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

Apply basic compositional techniques 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253340  Apply basic compositional techniques 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Music 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Music 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will be useful to students who are engaged in community music making and want to develop their creative selves. Students credited with this unit standard are able to devise, compose and write down their original musical compositions. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Communication at NQF Level 4.

It is assumed that learners have been involved in community music such as choirs or other musical activities. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The following scope and context apply to the whole unit standard:
  • Composing original pieces for instruments and voices using motifs, scales, chords, and rhythmic devices from Western and African traditions, and writing them down in staff or graphic notation. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Devise material for a short composition. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Varied compositional techniques in an existing composition are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Particular compositional techniques are identified as potential material for a new composition is extracted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A compositional technique for creative use in a new composition is identified and adapted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    New material that exemplifies a technique is created. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Compose a short original piece. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Material is utilized in an unusual and striking way to compose a short original piece of music. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An interesting musical structure that holds the listener's attention; moving away from the conventions of the past, is created. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The intended meaning of the music piece is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Notate an original composition. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Musical ideas in the score are expressed clearly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The correct details for each voice or instrument are allocated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Musical notes and expression to facilitate performance are presented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A final fair copy of the score that uses a software notation programme is produced. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or assessing this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following knowledge is embedded in the unit standard and will be assessed directly or indirectly through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the assessment criteria:
  • Compositional techniques from Western and African musics.
  • Scales and chords.
  • Rhythmic devices and percussion.
  • Phrases and longer melodies.
  • Simple formal structures, textures and variations.
  • Use of voices and setting texts.
  • Use of strings and winds.
  • Preparing scores.
  • Dynamics and articulation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to identify techniques in existing music, extract them, and use them to generate new material within their own, unique and newly devised compositional contexts. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to analyze musical material, assess what is useful for them and what is not, and make an original new statement with such material. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to think laterally across musics, creating pieces that can be read, interpreted and performed by any musicians and that communicate effectively to any listeners. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

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

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  59589   National Diploma: Music  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    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.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.