Bachelor of Music
Culture and Arts - Music
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose of the Qualification:
The purpose of the qualification is to produce a graduate who is able to demonstrate an academic, professional, and analytical ability in Music. The qualification aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of music.
Key Objectives:
- Demonstrating academic, professional, and analytical abilities in music
- Enhancing career prospects by showcasing specialist knowledge in composition, education, musicology, and performance
- Contributing to the country's economy by making significant contributions to Arts and Culture and the Music Industry
Outcome of the Qualification:
Upon completion of the qualification, graduates should be able to contribute effectively to society by applying their expertise in various aspects of music. They should also be well-equipped to pursue careers in music composition, education, musicology, and performance, thus making a positive impact on the Arts and Culture sector and the Music Industry.
Outcomes
- Know and understand the complexity of contexts and the existence of multiple perspectives. 8.1 Know the range of disciplinary practices in two disciplines 8.2 Articulate the continuities and discontinuities between the two disciplines 8.3 Integrate elective courses with the two disciplines. Critical Cross-field Outcomes: a) "Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made" - see Exit Level Outcomes (ELO) 3 &
- b) "Working with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community" - see ELO
- c) "Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively" - see ELO
- d) "Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information" - see ELO
- e) "Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion" - see ELO 2 &
- f) "Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others" - see ELO 1, 2, 4 &
- g) "Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts does not exist in isolation" - see ELO
- h) "Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of: (i) "Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively" - see ELO
- (ii) "Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities" - see ELO 7### note also that learners act in accordance with the code of conduct of the University and, where relevant, that of the professional discipline being studied. (iii) "Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts" - see ELO
- (iv) "Exploring education and career opportunities" - see ELO
- (v) "Developing entrepreneurial opportunities" - see ELO 7 & 8.
Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcomes:
1. Information Literacy
- 1.1 Conduct basic database searches for subject literature
- 1.2 Identify historical and ideological positions within texts and data
- 1.3 Certify, extract, organize, and reference information in various resources
- 1.4 Create, communicate, and recreate aural images
2. Communication Skills
- 2.1 Use accurate English for writing and speaking
- 2.2 Utilize presentation skills and technologies in representations
- 2.3 Employ appropriate writing skills in major subjects
- 2.4 Write musical compositions in various genres
- 2.5 Present results of listening, reading, and studying aurally
3. Critical Thinking
- 3.1 Analyze information and knowledge
- 3.2 Extrapolate and apply theory
- 3.3 Suggest critical approaches to theory
- 3.4 Discuss and evaluate musical performances
4. Research Skills
- 4.1 Recognize and evaluate evidence, arguments, or theoretical positions
- 4.2 Collect relevant data for research questions
- 4.3 Evaluate research within disciplinary debates
5. Problem-Solving and Learning Skills
- 5.1 Generate solutions/strategies to difficulties
- 5.2 Be a purposeful learner
- 5.3 Connect university knowledge and skills to the world of work
6. Personal and Professional Development
- 6.1 Work constructively with diversity
- 6.2 Execute tasks responsibly
- 6.3 Integrate feedback into personal and group development
7. Contextual Understanding
- Describe, analyze, and synthesize the complexities of social and physical contexts
8. Disciplinary Practices
- 8.1 Apply disciplinary practices to new situations
- 8.2 Take a position on debates within the discipline
Integrated Assessment:
- Final assessment includes criteria for all degree outcomes to ensure integration
- Apply knowledge, skills, and values to issues in Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, and music
Associated Values:
- 1. Appreciate accurate representation and acknowledgment of others' work
- 2. Recognize responsibility and integrity in information production and communication
- 3. Value responsible decision-making, sensitivity to different knowledge constructions, and stylistic and cultural issues
- 4. Recognize ethical responsibility to research subjects and value cultural perspectives
- 5. Value lifelong learning
- 6. Recognize and value diversity and collaborative processes
- 7. Respect the interconnectedness of context
- 8. Consider the social consequences and diverse positions within the discipline.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 480
- SAQA Source
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University of the Witwatersrand
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