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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Advanced Diploma in Film and Television Production Techniques

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
48453	Advanced Diploma in Film and Television Production Techniques
ORIGINATOR
City Varsity (Pty) Ltd
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Advanced Diploma	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Film, Television and Video
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 5	NQF Level 07	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 1141/23	2021-07-01	2024-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30		2028-06-30

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 learning programme is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the film and television industry and offers further training in the crafts of film making; such as directing, camerawork and lighting, editing, scriptwriting, production management and producing, as well as providing a rounded education, critically analysing the various theoretical discourses pertaining to this field.

This qualification is intended for motion picture directors, directors of photography and camera operators, editors, production managers, scriptwriters and other career professionals in the field of motion pictures and television production who wish to upgrade or diversify their existing knowledge of the field. The qualifying learner will be competent in performing advanced functions in their field of specialization.

Rationale For The Qualification

In a report from Stephen Bayley (Director of the British National School of Film and Television) to the British Council, Kodak and the (then) SAFVF (South African Film and Video Foundation) in 1999, he stresses as a national industry goal the "urgent need for training" and that "an indigenous film industry needs to be build up, (with) due attention paid to content creation. That means training `creatives` in addition to technicians". Bayley further indicates that multi skilling "for both television and film abilities" be part of training, another structure already contained in the syllabus design of CityVarsity accommodating both single camera and multicamera learning opportunities.

CityVarsity has from its inception ensured that not only the crafts of film making are taught, but that the creative and local content infusion from its learners be fostered. In this regard CityVarsity has niched itself specifically within the field of "narrative film making" as it saw a need to create an environment to develop this local voice and "content creation".

Cullis et al. in their Training and Development Report prepared for the Industry Indaba held during August 2001 and hosted by the NFVF (National Film and Video Foundation) echoed this sentiment by calling for "an African plan for a concerted effort to develop, a new creative cadre of people that will fulfil the human resource needs of the continent." Cullis et al. recommend that "institutions and industry employers should devise mutually beneficial partnerships" to this end by "identifying skills shortages or gaps". This has in recent times becomes an initiative that is being vigorously pursued between CityVarsity and the CFC (Cape Film Commission). A further recommendation is that "providers of learning seek accreditation from the SETA (and other bodies)", the major drive behind this and other submissions.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This qualification assumes that the learner is competent in the language of instruction of the provider and has achieved a competency in the required fundamental components of the programme.

Recognition Of Prior Learning

To accommodate various methods of entry to the programme, the STEP (Special Tenure Entry Process) initiative has been formulated. This process assesses previous knowledge and skill levels of a candidate and allows for an individual to be advanced into a 2nd or later year of study, should equivalent competencies be demonstrated.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

N/A

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit level outcomes for the programme are listed by component and reflect the advanced skills to ensure competency in the learner for access to a professional career.

The following critical outcomes are embedded in the specific outcomes and under each component, two or more of the following outcomes are integrated in the assessment process:

Demonstrating an integrated understanding of the role of motion pictures in society.

Communicating effectively using language and writing skills.

Communicating effective narratives through audio and visuals skills.

Working effectively with others as a member of a team.

Using advanced technology effectively.

Initiating and managing complex projects.

Component 1: Competences relating to the areas or subjects and content appropriate to the selected specialization praxis (Directing for narrative, Directing for documentary, Camerawork and Lighting, Editing, Producing and Production Management) and the relevant and related applied theory.

The focus of this component is to prepare the individual learner for an advanced, focussed understanding of the field of the chosen specialization within the industry.

1.1 Demonstrate competence in advanced camerawork and lighting.
Competence is evident when candidates are able to:

Apply the theory of advanced digital camera and lighting practice

Apply the skills of advanced digital camera and lighting practice

Apply the theory of 35mm camera and lighting practice

Apply the skills of 35mm camera and lighting practice

Explain advanced digital camera operation and lighting techniques practically and theoretically

Demonstrate advanced digital camera operation and lighting techniques practically and theoretically

Demonstrate advanced lighting techniques

Explain 35mm film camera operation practically and theoretically

Demonstrate film camera operation practically through music video cinematography

Demonstrate 35mm film camera operation through short motion picture cinematography.

1.2 Demonstrate competence in advanced directing.
Competence is evident when candidates are able to:

Demonstrate full length feature motion picture concept development

Demonstrate budgeting practice practically

Apply the theory of 35mm film directing practice

Apply the skills of 35mm film directing practice

Explain 35mm film directing practically and theoretically

Demonstrate 35mm film directing practically through short motion picture directing

1.3 Demonstrate competence in producing.
Competence is evident when candidates are able to:

Apply the theory of movie producing practice

Apply the skills of movie producing practice

Explain movie budgeting theoretically and practically

Explain and demonstrate concepts of movie marketing and distribution theoretically

Explain concepts of movie production set management theoretically

Demonstrate effective movie pitching

Demonstrate movie marketing practically

Demonstrate movie production set management practically

1.4 Demonstrate competence in advanced editing.
Competence is evident when candidates are able to:

Apply the theory of advanced non-linear editing practice

Apply the skills of advanced non-linear editing practice

Apply the skills of non-linear post and rendering editing practice

Explain non-linear post and rendering operation practically and theoretically

Explain historical development of editing theoretically

Demonstrate non-linear editing operation practically through short motion picture editing

Demonstrate trailer editing practically

Demonstrate music video editing practically

Demonstrate knowledge of various non-linear post production special effects editing packages practically

Component 2: Competences related to fundamental research procedures.

The focus of this component is to develop the research abilities of the learner through the application of theory, practical knowledge and applied theory within the region of film and television production.

2.1 Demonstrate competence in research.
Competence is evident when candidates are able to:

Apply the theory of the development of motion picture in Africa through the application of detailed and rigorous research methodology.

Apply the theory of applied media aesthetics through the application of detailed and rigorous research methodology.

Component 3: Competences relating to integrating region communication processes.

The focus of this component is to broaden the learner`s understanding of film and television by extending the application of practical knowledge and applied theory, into related communication and pure theory subjects that are ancillary to the goals of industry.

3.1 Demonstrate a competence in the holistic appreciation of film and film history integrated with the application of film aesthetics, including demonstrating an understanding of academic theories integrated with the theory of applied media aesthetics
Competence is evident when candidates are able to:

Explain African motion picture history

Apply motion picture theory theoretically

Explain motion picture aesthetics through critical analysis

Demonstrate application of motion picture aesthetics practically through reconstruction

Component 4: Competences relating to professional conduct within the film and television industry.

The focus of this component is to integrate the learning within an environment that represents the processes and procedures within the industry.

4.1 Demonstrate competence in complex productions relevant to industry standards.
Competence is evident when candidates are able to:

Demonstrate the production of short motion pictures

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated Assessment

Assessment Methods
The assessment methods are varied, but predominantly of an on-going nature focusing on using qualitative, or formative, methods to ensure a "deep approach" to learning. These methods can include some of what Luckett would describe as "Continuous, Peer and Self Assessment". The methods of assessment however include both the summative, such as examinations, as well as formative, including essays with personal feedback, practicals with feedback, both individual, group and written projects with reports critically analyzing an aspect thereof, and presentations with group work and peer remarks. Bigg`s concept of "constructive alignment" is fundamental to the course design, with his SOLO taxonomy describing the levels of learner`s performance growth when mastering academic tasks, to give a general structure to the content and it`s assessment methods.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The model for the curriculum is based on various sources including the three year National Diploma in Film and Video Technology from Pretoria Technikon Film School, and the syllabi of the London International Film School, the Berlin Film School, the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS), the Vancouver Film School and also institutes such as the American Film Institute (AFI). Recent (ongoing) research by Dr M. Botha (2000) has shown that the content of the syllabi is on a par with respected international institutions and the practices within those institutions, such as those mentioned above.

Informal discussions as to the nature of the design of such a programme, relevant to the Cape Town industry context, are regularly initiated with leading players in the local industries, with representatives from companies like "The Refinery", "MCC" (Moving Camera Co.) and "Movie Makers International". A programme advisory committee has been set up, as per the requirements of SAQA and the CHE to formally evaluate the programmes, with industry players being approached to comment on the content of the course material relevant to international standards, such as the CFC (Cape Film Commission) and VideoVision International.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Internal articulation, within the institution, allows for horizontal articulation between certain programmes and levels, based on compatibility, e.g. Photography 1st years, can transfer to a Film and Television 2nd year, with certain theory provisos.

External articulation is a future consideration at present, but possibilities exist to articulate vertically with related programmes, e.g. BA(Hons) in Film and or Media Studies, either at 2nd or 3rd year.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessors

The department appoints external examiners (assessors), in respect of the examination of exit-level subjects, from outside of CityVarsity to assess the practical work of the learner.

The Assessors must be in possession of: either:

An applicable qualification, at least one level higher than the level of the student being assessed, or

Applicable practical experience of and in the craft being assessed.

Practical work is assessed with an External Examiner (Assessor) twice a year, at end of Semester 1 (June) and Semester 2 (December).

Moderators

The department appoints moderators, in respect of the examination of exit-level subjects, from both outside and inside of CityVarsity to report on the standard of the examination papers.

The moderators must be in possession of:

An applicable qualification, at least one level higher than the level within which the assessment is taking place, and
must have the necessary minimum industry experience as determined by the Head of department in consultation with the Governing Body.

The Moderator checks question papers and memorandums of exit-level subjects only, i.e. final examination at end of year two and end of year three.

The scripts of a selection of all exit-level subjects must be handed to the moderator by the first examiner. The moderator moderates the scripts according to the instructions and makes recommendations in respect of the standard and future examination(s), or suggests amendments (adjustments of the marks).

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

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:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	City Varsity - Cape Town
2.	City Varsity - Johannesburg