[Registered Qual & Unit Std Home page] [Search Qualifications] [Search Unit Standards]
SAQA 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.
SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Ceramic Design 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
97085  Diploma in Ceramic Design 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Design Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2033-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner will be competent in Studio Practice Skills and Ceramic Technology, thus enabling him/her to design and manufacture of Ceramic Products as a Ceramic Artist, Ceramic Craftsperson and/or Ceramic Design (Designer-Maker). 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Access may be granted, through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), to learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.

Entry Requirements:
  • National Senior Certificate, Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies.
  • Senior Certificate, Level 4 with Matriculation exemption.
  • National Certificate Vocation, Level 4 with a relevant specialisation, granting access to Diploma studies.
  • Higher Certificate in Ceramic Design, Level 5. 
    		•

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate basic Ceramic Product Design and Manufacture skills and knowledge. (Either as Artist, Designer Maker and Crafts Person.
    2. Design and manufacture ceramics to specified hypothetical projects based on the latest market trends and consumer needs.
    3. Demonstrate an applied knowledge of History of Art, Design and Architecture with the emphasis on the History of Ceramics and Ceramic Technology (Basic Ceramic Science).
    4. Drawings skills are developed to realise ideas in terms of ceramic techniques and processes. Preparatory Drawings serve as initial entry into the manufacturing process for group discussions/input. Most importantly they serve as working drawings for the chosen manufacturing processes.
    5. Demonstrate an understanding of Business Factors relevant to Ceramic Design and Manufacture. Art, Craft and Designer-maker products). 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Solutions address the following:
  • Aesthetics.
  • Utilitarian Function.
  • Studio Practice skills.
  • Marketability.
    2. Have a working knowledge of Ceramic History and Ceramic Technology (Basic Ceramic Science).
    3. Understanding of the function of the drawing in realising ideas in terms of ceramic techniques and processes.
    4. Working knowledge of business concepts and practise specific to a Ceramic Artist, Crafts-person and Design-maker.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Be able to produce a body of work demonstrating competence in Studio Practice Skills and Ceramic Technology. The Design and Manufacture of a range of Ceramic products as produced by a Ceramic Artist, Craft-person and/or Design-maker.
  • Examinations.
  • Tests.
  • Assignments.
  • Panel evaluation.
  • Experiential training (optional).
  • Applied knowledge and skills continuously evaluated in practical project work. 
    		•

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Applied Design, Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design, Level 7. 
    		•

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    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.
     
    1. Nelson Mandela University 


    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.