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

Create original music compositions 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253234  Create original music compositions 
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 learners who want to experiment with musical materials and develop their self-expression in non-commercial music. Learners credited with this unit standard are able to devise, compose, write down and discuss 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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following scope and context apply to the whole unit standard:
  • The key formal elements of original music compositions are melodic motifs, chords, chord progressions, and rhythmic devices drawn from Western and African sources within a short piece of music for voices or instruments. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Develop material for a composition. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A concept that uses existing elements as models in a new composition is identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    New material is created and developed through improvisation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Compose an original piece of music. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Developed material is used in an innovative manner to create a piece of music. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An interesting musical structure is sustained while creating a piece of music. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Conventions of the past are understood and minimized while creating original music. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The intention and meaning of the new composition is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Discuss the piece critically. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The process of composing a new piece is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The demonstrated material and structure used through diagrams and notation is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The intention behind a new piece is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A self-assessment whether the intention has been realized is done and remedial action undertaken. 


    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:
  • Starting points or impulses for composition.
  • Turning an idea into a piece.
  • Creating materials for use in a piece.
  • Assembling and developing materials.
  • Creating larger structures.
  • Analyzing and discussing pieces.
  • Critically assessing pieces. 
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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 a concept or event for composing a new piece, and decide what techniques and material to create, in accordance with the concept of the work and the occasion at which it will be performed. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information.
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to collect musical ideas and use them to make an original musical statement that offers a critical reflection on existing work. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.
  • Note: Appropriate communication of musical ideas through the medium of the score and through oral demonstration and explanation. 
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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 create music in collaboration with writers, dancers, and performing musicians, and to work together with them within a variety of contexts. 
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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.