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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Diploma: Music Composition FTCL

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
23599	Diploma: Music Composition FTCL
ORIGINATOR
Trinity College London
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Higher Diploma	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Music
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 10105/14	2015-07-01	2018-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-06-30		2022-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of this qualification is to develop authority and originality in composition in a variety of genres. This qualification provides candidates with a scheme of assessment, which tests their skills of authoritative original composition within prescribed parameters, and of arranging performances of their compositions. The learner can present this in the form of a thesis with supporting materials, and can justify and expound upon this via a viva voce and a prescribed task in musical analysis. FTCL in Music Composition is a diploma in which the standard is equivalent to that on completion of a full-time undergraduate course in composition at a conservatoire or other Higher Education establishment.

This qualification meets the needs of the individual performer, whether professional or amateur, as well as of the music teacher and the music profession as a whole, and is created for the individual candidate to display his/her skills of communication in whatever specialised role chosen: performer, composer, director, practising musician, informed music-lover, musicologist, teacher, mentor or adjudicator.

In offering international assessments within arts education in South Africa, Trinity contributes in a modest way to the strength and vitality of a culture and economy which is key to the creative industries across South Africa and Africa as a whole.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Candidates are required to have passed LTCL in Music Composition or an equivalent qualification or present a body of work deemed of sufficient breadth and quality before entering for this examination.

It is assumed that the learners accessing this qualification are competent in language, literacy and communication at NQF level 5.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The qualifying learner will:

1. Engage in a complex field of activity where they require substantial depth of understanding and abilities, involving planning, analysis, action and evaluation, including self-evaluation.
2. Produce systematic or creative approaches based on sound preparation and analysis of needs.
3. Demonstrate a profound level of creativity, originality, personal commitment and individual responsibility in all work.
4. Demonstrate the ability to frame problems effectively and design appropriate responses.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The qualifying learner will:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of musical elements and structures and how their fusion contributes to the creation of music.

Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of compositional techniques.

Distinction: Excellent demonstration of a well-crafted compositional facility expressed through secure musical structures and supported by a convincing and fluent musical vocabulary, wholly appropriate to the idiom.
Pass: Demonstration of a strong compositional facility expressed through secure musical structures and underpinned by a sound knowledge of music.
Below Pass: Limited demonstration of the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding of compositional techniques and their application within musical structures.

Display the ability to respond creatively within a compositional brief.

Demonstrate the ability to express this via a musical score.

Distinction: A compelling and original response to the brief with a creative approach to conveying intent via imaginative orchestration clearly expressed through a written score.
Pass: An original and imaginative response to the brief expressed via effective orchestration expressed through a written score.
Below Pass: The response to the brief not consistently clear and/or insufficiently communicated via the orchestration and written score.

Apply musical knowledge, skills and understanding creatively via the use of rhythm, pitch, texture and dynamics in a compositional context.

Demonstrate an understanding of different musical styles/idioms and the ability to write consistently within these.

Distinction: An intuitive insight showing great sensitivity to, and awareness of, the musical genre with skilled application of musical knowledge and understanding.
Pass: Evident sensitivity to, and awareness of, the stylistic needs and expectations in relation to the brief undertaken with effective application of musical knowledge and understanding.
Below Pass: Weak demonstration of contextual and stylistic awareness and uncertain application of musical knowledge and understanding.

Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of factors by producing and presenting work that shows cohesion, spontaneity, creativity, individuality and originality.

Integrated Assessment:

Assessment tests knowledge of notational conventions, understanding of musical structure, the basics of composition, awareness of musical styles and analysis based on a choice of set works.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

Trinity's full range of grade and diploma examinations in music (Practical and Theory) have been formally accredited in England by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the corresponding regulatory authorities in Wales (ACCAC) and Northern Ireland (CEA). The grade examinations are now recognised within the National Qualifications Framework according to the following chart, and can be built with confidence into music education programmes in the school curriculum, in the independent sector and in private tuition.

This qualification is accredited in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by QCA, ACCAC and CEA at Levels 4 and 5 in the UK National Qualifications Framework. The diploma is aligned with university and college standards and equates to expectations at the end of the first year of undergraduate study.

Trinity is also in contact with numerous agencies and government bodies worldwide, with the purpose of securing recognition of its qualifications.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Trinity level NQF level General Occupational Vocational:

FTCL/FMusTCL 5 Post-graduate degree NVQ Level 5

LTCL/LMusTCL/

ATCL/AMusTCL

4 First degree NVQ Level 4

First Concert Certificate (Distinction)

Grades 6-8 Performer's Certificate

3 Advanced A/AS level NVQ Level 3 Advanced GNVQ

Grades 4-5 First Concert Certificate (Pass)

2 Intermediate GCSE grade A*-C NVQ Level 2 Intermediate GNVQ

Grades 1-3 1 Foundation GCSE grade D-G NVQ Level 2 Foundation GNVQ

Initial Entry Certificate of Educational Achievement

MODERATION OPTIONS

All Trinity examiners and moderators are selected and trained according to strict procedures. Candidates for inclusion on a panel of examiners must be well-qualified professionals in the relevant field, have a sympathetic attitude towards candidates of all ages, and show evidence that they are able to work without compromising the standards expected by Trinity.

All examiners are required to undergo regular scrutiny visits from the Chief Examiner or an appointed deputy and if an examiner is found to be out of line with the assessment standards of a panel, he/she will be retrained or may be required to leave the panel.

Trinity's Assessment Consultant works with Chief Examiners and Senior Moderators across all disciplines to recommend adjustments and improvements to monitoring systems, train Chief Examiners where necessary in an appropriate level of statistical skills and awareness, and provide support on reliability issues. This includes ensuring that monitoring provides:

Overall analysis of results by examination or by unit.

Analysis of results by centre, examiner, country.

Analysis of results over time, identification of variations to normal patterns of results.

Identification of areas where remedy may be necessary through clearer criteria, better guidelines, training and standardisation of examiners, shadowing or joint examining.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

All assessment is carried out by external examiners selected and trained by Trinity. FTCL assessments are normally conducted by one examiner with a small percentage of examinations recorded for monitoring and quality control. All provisional marks given by examiners are subject to analysis on receipt at head office, before the issue of certificates.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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