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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Fine Arts

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
8407	Master of Fine Arts
ORIGINATOR
University of North West
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Master's Degree	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Visual Arts
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	180	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 2663/05	2006-07-01	2009-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30		2013-06-30

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
72804	Master of Fine Arts	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	180	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Develop the students' capacity for independent analysis and evaluation of information acquired through extensive reading of scholarly work in the field of Fine Arts.

Compile a piece of research in the form of a dissertation which manifestly provides evidence of familiarity with a range of research methods in Fine Arts.

Exhibit familiarity with a variety of artists as well as their contributions in the chosen field of research.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) degree or a recognition of prior learning equivalent. Some fund knowledge, skills, concepts, theories, generalisations and orientations are assumed to be part of prior learning. A range of assessment procedures will be implemented to determine the students' prior learning:

Interview or oral testing to gauge the students 'competence level.

A written test will also be administered to test the candidates 'conceptual, knowledge and skills base.

To acquire insight into the students 'knowledge, skills and qualities, a former educator 's report or profile of the student may be required to help determine their prior learning level.

The University Senate may in some instances give permission to candidates to register on condition they fulfil the requirements.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit Level Outcome:

On completion of the programme leading to a qualification learners will be capable of understanding, identifying and using different research methods and techniques such as interviews, critical analysis of literature on Fine Arts as well as the works of artists to be researched on, using modern technology such as the video, Internet, and demonstrate a critical appreciation of work by notable artists researched into.

Specified Outcomes:

1. Demonstrating ability to apply a range of research techniques.
2. Appreciating and analysing critically all the scholarly works in the field of Fine Arts.
3. Producing a well ordered and carefully structured dissertation.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1 Exhibiting familiarity with interview techniques by recognizing possible drawbacks such as inconsistencies and contradictions.
1.2 Analyzing specialist texts, library books and relevant journals to authenticate views expressed by scholars in the field of Fine Arts.

2.1 Identifying important ideas, concepts, theories and generalizations in the sources or literature consulted.
2.2 Recognizing differences between evidence, argument and assertion.

3.1 Researching on a theme of preference and consolidate the skills acquired to produce an approved number of artworks.
3.2 Writing a research proposal on the research to be conducted.
3.3 Submitting a range of slides or photographs and sketches of fifteen recent works and mount an exhibition of supervised work.
3.4 Producing a dissertation which gives an in-depth survey of the practical component of the programme.

Integrated assessment:

Formative and summative assessment patterns will be used throughout the duration of learning to track the progress of students towards the projected competencies and provide appropriate remedial work where necessary. A learner profile will be developed reflecting the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes testifying to competence in conducting research.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical: The qualification gives access to post-graduate studies in PhD.

Horisontal: Articulates generally with qualifications such as M A in Communication and History.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Internal moderation by first and second examiners /markers will be used to ensure the agreed standards are used to assess the learners' work. An external moderator will check the students' portfolios. In compliance with NQF, the learners' work may also be moderated by the Education and Training Quality Assures (ETQAs) or other bodies accredited by the ETQAs.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

University of North West Staff will be used as assessors in accordance with the quality assurance model of the university. Other assessors to be identified by the HEQC.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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