This module is designed to consolidate the creative and critical concepts introduced at Level 4 and to expand upon improvisatory practices and choreographic techniques. Through the study of different dance and performance genres, students will be expected to make more sophisticated use of choreographic devices and effectively combine creative strategies from said dance genres in the creation of a piece of choreography.
The module is delivered through weekly 3 hour practical workshops and seminars.
Viewings of extracts from recorded performances (students are expected to watch recordings of full performances, and to see live productions in their independent study time) will be supported by class discussion. A parallel embodied exploration of the ideas takes place through practical workshops. Different choreographic techniques and performance genres / dance styles will be studied and explored. Students will then be encouraged to apply these techniques, through whichever style they are working, in the creation of a 10 minute piece of choreography.
Students will be set practical tasks to complete in their independent study time and so will need access to Dance Studios outside of class hours.
The preparation and delivery of the summative assessments for this module will particularly develop the following key skills: Self Awareness: 1) Take responsibility for own learning and plan for and record own personal development, 2)Organise self effectively, agreeing and setting realistic targets, accessing support where appropriate and managing time to achieve and recognise own academic strengths and weaknesses, reflect on performance and progress and respond to feedback, 3) Work effectively with limited supervision in unfamiliar contexts. Interpersonal: 1) Work well with others in a group or team. 2) Work flexibly and respond to change. 3) Give, accept and respond to constructive feedback Communication: 1) Actively listen and respond appropriately to ideas of others
Each week this module provides one hour for the supplementary technique class scheme (STS).
Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
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Scheduled learning and teaching | Practical Workshops | 60 |
Guided independent study | Guided Rehearsals | 6 |
Guided independent study | Independent Rehearsals | 212 |
Scheduled learning and teaching | Technique Class | 22 |
Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 |
There are two elements to the assessment strategy. Working in small groups (3 – 5 per group), students will create a 10 minute piece of choreography which will draw on the work of practitioners / choreographers studied throughout the module (70%). Students will also create individual presentations (10 minutes) with questions 30%
Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
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Apply choreographic tools with sophistication to explore and express complex ideas through dance. | 10 minute choreography combining at least two taught elements 70% |
Respond creatively as a choreographer to different musical styles, rhythms and genres | 10 minute choreography combining at least two taught elements 70% |
Adapt and apply specific choreographic approaches to their own work | 10 minute choreography combining at least two taught elements 70% |
Clearly articulate in writing the rationale behind their performance | Individual presentation with questions 30% |
Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
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PRC | Choreography | 70 |
PRC | 30 | |
Total (to equal 100%) | 100% |
It IS NOT a requirement that any major assessment category is passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
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