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

Prepare and present a portfolio of artwork 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376306  Prepare and present a portfolio of artwork 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Visual Arts 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Visual Arts 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4 
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 
The purpose of the unit standard is for learners to be able to produce a portfolio of artwork in the context of presenting their work to a gallery, educational institution, potential buyer, or in any other marketing or promotional context. Portfolios of artwork are essential tools in promoting an artist's work, securing resources for exhibitions and projects, and accessing professional development opportunities such as residencies.

Visual artists equipped with this competence will contribute to the development of more professional, organised and productive working practices in the visual arts, which will in turn increase the contribution of the visual arts sector to the economy.

Credited learners are capable of:
  • Identifying requirements for artwork portfolios.
  • Designing formats for artwork portfolios.
  • Compiling artwork portfolios.
  • Presenting portfolios of artwork. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication at NQF level 3.
  • The Unit Standard:
    > Display Artworks using Mounting and Presentation Techniques at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify requirements for artwork portfolios. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Requirements are accurately defined in terms of expectations of target audience for artwork portfolio and market niche. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Factors influencing the distinctiveness of portfolio design are accurately identified with reference to personal branding and characteristic content and formal qualities of own artistic products and services. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Criterion for inclusion of material is meaningfully defined in terms of quantity and quality of output, and expectations of audience. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Requirements for portfolio of artwork are accurately identified in terms of available resources, time and budget. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Design formats for portfolios of artwork. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Format includes paper-based; digital; on-line formats. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Formats for portfolio of artwork complement and enhance visual qualities of artworks and artistic intentions with reference to layout, selected fonts and image-text relationships. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Formats for portfolio involve consistent application of design specification with reference to layout, fonts and image-text relationships. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Format for artwork portfolio enables ease of access and use, with reference to expectations of target/group/audience. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Portfolio design takes into account requirements with regard to regular updating and revision of material. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Compile artwork portfolios. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Selection of artworks is in accordance with identified requirements for artwork portfolio. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Artworks selected for portfolio provide summary overview of artistic output. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant personal information is neatly and concisely presented, with reference to standard conventions with regard to selection and sequencing of information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Profile of own artistic interests, concerns and intentions is neatly and concisely. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Appropriate labelling, commentary and contextual material are included. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Contextual material includes press clippings, awards, qualifications, proof of professional memberships, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Material is organised into logical and consistent categories and sequences, in accordance with agreed requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Present portfolios of artwork to selected target group/audience. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Requirements and expectations of specific target group and audience are accurately identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Conventions and etiquette specific to target group are correctly observed in arranging and conducting presentation of portfolio of artwork. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Conventions and etiquette include form and style of communication, timely scheduling of appointments, punctuality, dress code, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Own artistic interests, intentions and ambitions are clarified through reference to specific artworks included in portfolio. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Presentation communicates and clarifies nature of product/service/benefit being offered, demonstrating consideration of interests and needs of target group. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Length, tone, style and language of presentation are appropriate to agreed target audience. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.
  • The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • General arts terminology and discourse. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems where responses to problems show that such critical and creative thinking has been used to make responsible decisions in the development of a portfolio of artwork. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information related to own artistic practice in context of producing portfolio of artwork. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation in the context of developing an attractive and engaging portfolio of artwork aimed at increasing understanding of and interest in own artwork on the part of audiences and potential buyers. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems through the relating of own practice and arts discourse to the expectations and characteristics of target audiences through the development of a portfolio of artwork. 

    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
    Core  78003   Further Education and Training Certificate: Visual Arts  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 


    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.