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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Higher Certificate in Creative Music Technology |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
91873 | Higher Certificate in Creative Music Technology | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Emendy (Pty) Ltd | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
CHE - Council on Higher Education | HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Higher Certificate | Field 02 - Culture and Arts | Music | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 120 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 05 | Regular-Provider-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Reregistered | SAQA 1141/23 | 2021-07-01 | 2024-06-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2025-06-30 | 2028-06-30 |
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 |
111244 | Higher Certificate in Creative Music Technology | Not Applicable | NQF Level 05 | 120 | Will occur as soon as [NEW] is registered |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose:
This qualification is designed to equip the learner with the necessary practical, theoretical, reflexive and creative skills required to enter the professional music technology field at an intermediate level. It also enables the learner to develop the conceptual, problem solving and social skills applicable in any industry. Rationale: In response to the rapid growth of the audio industry, be it recording studios, online record labels, television, music theatres, movie theatres, iPods, YouTube or iTunes, reality shows such as 'Idols', the need for intermediate skilled support personnel provides grounds for a qualification at NQF Level 5. The technology involved in the creation of cutting edge music (digital and analogue) is constantly evolving and the entry point into the market demands a higher level of technical competence as well as great deal of flexibility. The Higher Certificate in Creative Music Technology provides a platform for the development of technical skills and the development of adaptive creativity in music necessary to enter into the audio field at an intermediate level. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners applying to enter this qualification have:
Recognition of Prior Learning: This qualification may be achieved in part through the Recognition of relevant Prior Learning and through prior experience as a practitioner in the area of audio technology or sound engineering. Learners can receive partial credit towards the qualification, through the Recognition of Prior Learning. This facilitates learner mobility and efficient progression through the qualification. Recognition of Prior Learning can also be used to admit learners who do not meet the full entry requirements of the qualification. Access to the Qualification: The applicant should be in possession of a relevant qualification at NQF Level 4 that grants access to Higher Certificate studies, such as: |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
The qualification consists of 7 compulsory modules, all at NQF Level 5, to a minimum of 130 Credits.
Modules: |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Demonstrate the ability to record, mix and master audio productions.
2. Produce original musical material and put this in sequence. 3. Demonstrate the ability to understand, read and write music at a basic level. 4. Utilise multiple DAW platforms (Cubase, Pro Tools and Reason). 5. Distinguish between musical, rhythmical and dynamic audio through processes and effects by means of practicing and developing the human ear. Critical Cross-Field Outcomes: All Critical Cross-Field Outcomes are met in this qualification. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: Integrated Assessment: The outcomes of this qualification are assessed by means of: |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
This qualification compares favourably with the following qualifications:
The Adam Smith College, Fife, Scotland, offers the National Certificate in Sound Production at Level 6 on the SQF. Sound Production provides entrance to a career combining creative and technology skills. Sound is a very important production component in Music, Film, Television, Radio and the Computer, Media and Games industries. It requires a broad range of skills, a balance of creativity and technical ability with personal and professional skills. Through this qualification, learners are provided with the opportunities to acquire industry recognised skills and knowledge using superbly equipped recording studios and edit suites. The Centre for Creative Industries is an AVID Pro Tools Pro School. It does not require that entrants are musicians. Modules: The Alchemea College of Audio Engineering, London, England, offers the Diploma in Digital Audio Workstations. Learners focus on all key aspects of audio engineering including recording techniques, editing and processing techniques, mixing techniques and programming and also receive an introduction to post-production (sound for moving picture). As well as gaining a solid understanding of all underlying audio theory - from basic maths and physics to advanced digital audio concepts - learners will also be introduced to audio mastering and live sound production. The Manchester School of Media, Manchester, England, offers the Higher Certificate in Audio Technology. The Pulse Recording College in Dublin, Ireland, offers the Certificate in Music Technology and Sound Engineering. Conclusion: All the international qualifications quoted above offer qualifications with modules that are very similar to those of the Higher Certificate in Creative Music Technology. With the rapid expansion of this technology, learners in this qualification will rank equally with their international counterparts. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
Vertical Articulation:
This qualification articulates vertically with any cognate Advanced Certificate or Diploma at NQF Level 6. Horizontal Articulation: This qualification articulates horizontally with any cognate Higher Certificate at NQF Level 5. |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
All assessors must be experts in the subject being taught and must be accredited by the relevant Board of the institution. |
NOTES |
N/A |
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. |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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1. | Emendy (Pty) Ltd |
2. | L Emendy Sound & Music Technologies (College) cc |
All qualifications and part qualifications submitted for public comment, or 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. |