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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Advanced Diploma in Professional Acting for Camera

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
62951	Advanced Diploma in Professional Acting for Camera
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 6	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

Purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with knowledge and skills to become actors and/or presenters in theatre, film and television with the emphasis on acting for film and television. The qualification aims to produce actors who are versatile, disciplined and professional in their approach to their work and who have a sound knowledge of the technical and artistic requirements of acting as well as the processes of making productions for the theatre, film and television industries.

Rationale:

The rationale of this qualification is to train and equip learners to become actors and/or presenters in theatre, film and television with the emphasis on acting for film and television. The programme aims to produce actors who are versatile, disciplined and professional in their approach to their work and who have a sound knowledge of the technical and artistic requirements of acting as well as the processes of making productions for the theatre, film and television industries.

Both national and regional governments recognise the importance of the arts in general and arts education in particular to the development of a healthy and functional society. Throughout history the arts and artists have played an important role in reflecting the strengths and weaknesses of any society or culture and are therefore powerful instruments for creating change. Artists in our own society provided a loud and persistent voice for change and reform at a time when many individuals were voiceless. It is no exaggeration to say that actors in theatre and films in this country played an important role in keeping injustice in view when many other expressions of protest were silenced. Today, actors have an equally important role to play in the healing of wounds and the building of bridges between people and cultures. Because of the importance of the actor's place in our society, the national bodies dealing with the arts such as the NAC (National Arts Council), PAWE (Performing Arts Worker's Equity) and PANSA (Performing Arts Network of South Africa) recognise the need for training and development of skilled actors. City Varsity is contributing on both regional and national levels to providing actors who can contribute to the building and sustainability of a healthy and just society.

The Advanced Diploma in Professional Acting for Camera focuses on the practical application and combination of all skills obtained. It comprises of six practical projects. The first semester focuses on live performance and the second on Acting for Camera.

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 should equivalent competencies be demonstrated.

Access to the Qualification:

Access to the qualification requires a prior professional qualification at NQF Level 5 (Diploma in Animation), or accepted national or international equivalent with a relevant showreel to illustrate skill level.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The learning programme leading to this qualification should consist of:

Minimum credits at NQF Level 7; 120 credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate to be versatile, disciplined and professional actors who are able to portray a variety of roles honestly and credibly both on stage and in front of the camera.

Critical Cross Field Outcomes:

The programme aims to develop the SAQA critical cross-field outcomes listed below:

Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.

Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation.

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

Assessors should ensure that critical cross-field outcomes are assessed within the context of the specific outcomes. It should be ensured that learners have the competency to apply critical outcomes to his/her work or field of learning.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

The theory of Physical Theatre are explained and related techniques applied.

Movement vocabulary focusing on strength, flexibility and phrasing in movement is known and demonstrated.

The theory of live performance in Drama (or Cabaret or Revue or Dance Theatre) are discussed and relevant skills applied.

The theory of character choice and development are explained and demonstrated.

Scripting and creating dialogue are mastered.

All aspects of stage acting including vocal training, listening skills, projection, performance size and physicality are understood and applied.

Acting for Film is interpreted and demonstrated.

Location scouting is explained and applied.

Technical acumen required for location and or studio shoots are discussed and demonstrated.

The skills of Voice-over techniques are demonstrated.

The skill acquired in relation to Automatic Dialogue Replacement (ADR) is understood and practiced.

The skill acquired in relation to voice-overs for television commercials and documentaries is demonstrated.

Multi-camera Techniques including Sitcom and Soap Opera Style are interpreted and mastered.

Performing in a television studio is explained and demonstrated.

Technical terms encountered in the television studio are understood and explained.

Audition techniques and professional I.D. are discussed and applied.

Stunt Training is explained and applied.

Basic Stunt Co-ordination and Techniques are explained and elementary kickboxing, karate, stick-fighting, and simulated martial arts are mastered.

Integrated Assessment:

Assessment of competence is done through a combination of formative and summative assessment methodologies, tools and procedures, which will not discriminate against learners in an unjust or invalid way. Formative assessment integrates theory with practice, with transfer of skills being conducted in a real or simulated workplace environment. Assessment practices are fair, transparent, valid and reliable.

The purpose of assessment is to determine whether a learner has met the outcomes of the qualification in terms of theory and practice. Integrative techniques are therefore used to assess applied competence. Candidates should be required to demonstrate that they can perform the outcomes with understanding and insight.

Assessment should ensure that all exit level Outcomes and Critical Cross-Field Outcomes are evaluated. Assessment of the Critical Cross-Field Outcomes should be integrated with the assessment of the exit level outcomes. The Critical Cross-Field Outcomes are implicit in the learning and assessment programmes are designed to extend and further reflect integration.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

City Varsity is one of the only acting schools in the Western Cape which offers a practical training where the main focus is on acting for camera. The qualification compares favourably with the One-year Acting for Film programme offered by the New York Film Academy, as well as with Acting for Camera courses offered by institutions such as the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Australia and City Lit in London.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This programme articulates vertically with acting courses at acting and film schools overseas where learners may go to further their studies. Horizontally the programme articulates with other programmes at City Varsity. Learners from the Drama Department appear in films which are made by learners in the Film programme and provide voice-overs for projects which are created by learners in the Sound Engineering and Animation programmes.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors:

Assessors assess formative and summative assessments. External assessors are appointed in respect of the assessment of exit-level subjects and to assess the practical work of the learner.

Assessors must hold:

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

Have applicable practical experience.

Moderators:

Moderators are appointed to moderate assessments of exit-level subjects and to report on the standard of assessments.

The moderators must hold:

An applicable qualification, at least one level higher than the level within which the assessment is taking place.

Must have the necessary minimum industry experience as determined by the Head of Department in consultation with the Governing Body.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

1.	City Varsity - Cape Town