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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Master of Technology: Dance 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
72483  Master of Technology: Dance 
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Performing Arts 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 8 and above  Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2018-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31   2022-12-31  

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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
2343  Master of Technology: Dance  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner can conduct independent research under minimal guidance in the field of dance, and contribute to knowledge and production in the field of dance. The research/production problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a dissertation/performance and dissertation which complies with the generally accepted norms for research/production at that level. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
NQF Level 7 or equivalent qualification. Due to investigative nature of the course of study, the candidate would also be in possession of a valid proposal for their intended research at the M.Tech level (NQF Level 8).

Recognition of prior learning:

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence that the stated competence of the qualification has been achieved through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation.
  • Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly.
  • Apply creative dance and/or research skills and technologies to produce a comprehensive and thoroughly researched work and/or dissertation in an attempt to solve a problem within the dance discipline.

    Specified outcomes:

    1.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of relevant knowledge in the selected field/areas of research and production.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the chosen field.
  • Select the appropriate research method for the investigation/production.
  • Apply the scientific method correctly in the research/production process.
  • Apply research tools effectively in the research process/production.

    Critical outcomes:

    The course structure addresses the critical outcomes as specified by SAQA. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.
  • The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research/production reflect familiarity with relevant and recent trends of technologies, techniques, models, theories and production in the field of dance.
  • Models, principles, theories, techniques, methodologies and production in the field of dance are analysed, explained, and juxtaposed correctly in oral/visual presentations and the written record of research.
  • The use of literature surveys/experimentation/correlation/causal analysis is justified fully and correctly in oral/visual presentation and the written record of research.
  • The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal.
  • The stated hypothesis directs the investigation.
  • Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.
  • Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and includes a range of media.

    2.
  • Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data-analyses, data presentation and the production of the dissertation/production.
  • The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data.
  • The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analyses are valid.
  • Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations, clearly.


    Integrated assessment:

    A combination theory and practice is assesed through internal and external panel examination 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Articulates horizontally with MA. Dance, University of Cape Town.

    Various international institutions.

    Progresses to B.Tech: Dance. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    SERTEC and professional bodies. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Complies with SERTEC requirements for examiners and moderators. 

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

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 


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