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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Fine Art 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
81027  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Fine Art 
ORIGINATOR
University of KwaZulu-Natal 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Performing Arts 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
A primary purpose of the qualification is to equip learners with a broad understanding of the role of the visual arts in society and practical competencies in a range of studio-based subjects.

A further purpose is to foster the acquisition of more detailed knowledge of selected areas in historical and theoretical fields and develop advanced capabilities in selected studio disciplines.

The training of art educators, technicians, designers, and art administrators forms a part of the purpose of the qualification, this through relevant groundwork studies.

Courses of study necessary for professional practice in museology, curatorial work, research and documentation, and visual media productions are provided for in the programme.

The qualification aims to direct and develop creative capacities towards working as an artist. Participants in the qualification have exposure to and gain insight into the production and reception of visual artefacts drawn from diverse cultures. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The achievement of this qualification means that the learner can:
    1. Demonstrate, in portfolio and exhibition format, a broad knowledge of several studio practical disciplines and an advanced knowledge of two or more specialised media.
    2. Attain advanced levels of interpretative and critical capability and be able to contextualise a broad range of cultural practices and products.
    3. Demonstrate independent critical and evaluative capacities will have been developed as well as the ability to conduct primary research, with assistance and direction.
    4. Work effectively and cooperatively, as a member of a studio-based unit will have been acquired along with the necessary organisational capacities. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Evidence generated through assessment tasks shows that the learner can:
  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the general field of inquiry.
  • Demonstrate detailed knowledge of specific areas of inquiry in the programme.
  • Understand the interrelationships amongst various areas of the field of knowledge.
  • Analyse components/issues/factors/structures etc.
  • Grasp the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of the area of study.
  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current critical debates.
  • Summarise, compare and evaluate a substantial body of knowledge.
  • Construct a sustained argument; formulate questions and work towards solutions.
  • Command the conceptual discourse of the field of study.
  • Solve problems, both theoretical and applied.
  • Demonstrate an appropriate understanding of the discipline.
  • Contextualise this study within a social environment and historical understanding.
  • Develop a clear understanding of the historical and contemporary state and possible future of the disciplinary areas, which he/she is working.
  • Command academic English at an appropriate level.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with information technology at an appropriate level.
  • Understand diversity.
  • Manage individual study.
  • Work efficiently with groups.
  • Present findings at an appropriate level, both orally and in writing.
  • Integrate information, conduct research, and contextualise aspects of language, literature and culture and understand what is needed for social development, with values consistent with social responsibility and the redress of disadvantage.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The institution is currently reforming its assessment strategies to include the assessment of applied competence for each qualification. In the meantime, a combination of continuous assessment and traditional written examinations serve to assess the integration of all/most of the learning outcomes for each module in a qualification.

    The qualification is expected to meet SAQA and the institution's critical outcomes and requirements for graduates' in that:
    Study practice is problem-bound; independent and creative thinking is required in all disciplines via structured assignments, presentation skills, research skills, entrepreneurial skills and information technology capabilities are integral to the content and conduct of the programme overall, studio and theoretical components of the programme aim to promote an understanding of the values, the ethics and the implicit responsibilities integral to studies and practices in a cultural arena.

    Formative: continuous; through project assignments, class tests, essays in History of Art and periodic grading of practical assignments in studio disciplines.

    Final course mark in all History of Art courses comprises continuous formative assessment procedures.

    Summative: essay format examination in History of Art; joint staff assessment of portfolio or exhibition of studio practical work in Fine Art. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Drama and Theatre Arts, NQF Level 8.
  • Advanced Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Arts: Fine Arts, NQF Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    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 
    N/A 

    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. University of KwaZulu-Natal 


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