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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Advanced Diploma in Music Performance 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96606  Advanced Diploma in Music Performance 
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University 
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  Music 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  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

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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 
To equip students with a comprehensive set of specialised and focussed performance skills.

To extend and deepen the student's technical skills and knowledge of the repertoire, with regard to the chosen instrument or voice.

To ensure that South Africa has sufficient specialist music practitioners by providing students with opportunities for shaping their performing skills at a high level of artistic fulfilment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
  • Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

    Entry Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Music, Level 7/8.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Music), Level 7/8.
    Or
  • A performer's Licentiate, with appropriate additional studies:
    Or
  • Higher Certificate in Music, Level 5.
    Or
  • A qualification that is regarded as equivalent by Senate.
  • An audition on the chosen instrument or for the voice is held to assess adequate potential as performer. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate high level of technical and performance skills in a relevant field.
    2. Analyse, express and justify an individual interpretation of the chose works to be performed.
    3. Work with others as a member of an instrumental ensemble or theatre production and be a responsible participant in the performance.
    4. Knowledge of relevant repertoire for the chosen instrument or voice.
    5. Demonstrate advanced technical and solo skills with regard to the chosen instrument or voice, demonstrating a high level of professionalism.
    6. Demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills which include the interpretation and evaluation of different musical editions, historical practice and stylistic approaches. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria are assessed in an integrated manner across all the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Creative performance and technical skills are demonstrated in practical public performances.
  • A high Degree of proficiency in the specific skills taught and their application is demonstrated in a practical performance context.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Public performances are presented by students to allow assessment of their ability to integrate the practical skills and academic knowledge acquired in all previous modules. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Music, Level 8. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    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. Stellenbosch University 


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