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Programme in Classification of Media Content in South Africa

Qualification code: 76960
Duration: This is a Year course with 4 compulsory modules that are offered in the first semester (or registration intake) and 4 compulsory modules in the second semester (or registration intake).
Language medium: English

Target group:

Individuals currently involved in the media environment such as examiners of content employed by the FPB and other organisations such as Multichoice against the background of the convergence of media. However, the SLP will also be accessible to other individuals who might be interested in the South African media industry from a classification perspective.

Admission requirements:

This programme is accessible to those who hold a National Senior Certificate (or its equivalent) and those who are granted access through a process of Recognition of Prior Learning according to Unisa policy. The practical implementation of recognition of prior learning is determined according to Unisa policy directives. Those candidates who have a legal qualification at NQF level 7 or 8 may be exempted/receive credit for the first module namely, Introduction to Law, according to the processes and procedures set by Unisa. Where a student wishes to gain entry or exemption from specific modules via the RPL process he/she must contact the administrator indicated below for information on the RPL process and the requirements in this regard.

Course leader details:

Adv U Poyo
Programme Coordinator
Department of Criminal and Procedural law
CVV 8th Floor office 24
poyo@unisa.ac.za
012 429 8463

Programme administrator:

Admin Officer
Unisa Centre for Lifelong Learning
360 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central
Solomon Mahlangu Building 2nd floor
Tel: 012 352 4288
Email address: UCL@unisa.ac.za
Application Link: www.unisa.ac.za/applyslp

Purpose statement:

The purpose of the SLP will be enhance knowledge and understanding of the classification of content and ensure that individuals receive formal education related to the subject.

Modules:

PRMSA01 - Introduction to Selected Aspects of South African Law

PRMSA02 - The Rights of a Child

PRMSA03 - The Film and Publication Board - Nature, Scope and Purpose

PRMSA04 - Child Development: Cognitive, Emotional and Social and the Protection of Children

PRMSA05 - Cinematography, the Power of Film and Film Classification

PRMSA06 - Gaming and Elements of New Media

PRMSA07 - Diverse Issues Related to Classification

PRMSA08 - Applied Classification: Work Integrated Learning