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Alexander Technique for Performance (MUSI20194)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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Semester 1
Jayde Kirchert
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This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to improve postural support, movement and breathing in daily life and more specifically in functionality as artists in their professional practice as singers, musicians, dancers and actors. Whilst the core of the work will centre on continued development of the fundamental principles of Alexander technique that apply to all movement, students will be encouraged to consider unhelpful patterns of movement and tension that diminish their capacity in the practice of their work, and will at times be invited to bring their own practice-based challenges (eg playing music, dancing, improvising, playing an instrument, scene work) to class to be workshopped. The application of the principles to real-world practice will allow students to consider the benefits of improved functionality of their work as emerging artists. The practical work will be supported by reading materials that address the application of Alexander technique to arts’ practice.
Intended learning outcomes
- Develop understanding of how and why F. M. Alexander developed his technique and how it relates to them performers in their working practice
- Develop the foundation on which to build students’ further understanding of their own patterns of response and those of their colleagues and students through improved observational skills and self-diagnosis.
- Develop understanding of self-application of Alexander Technique principles to facilitate more efficient patterns of movement in everyday life and artistic work practice.
- Develop understanding of how Alexander Technique can be used to develop and refine a wide range of skills, including application to performing arts practice.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
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- (20%) Continuous: Focusing on achievements against set criteria in areas such as: engagement, developing a methodology, transference of skills into practice, professional attitude and commitment. Throughout weeks 1-12
- (20%) Mid-semester online multiple choice test in week 6
- (20%) End of semester online multiple choice test in week 12
- (40%) Journal consisting of weekly entries: total 1500 words. Submit via LMS. Due in the examination period.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jayde Kirchert Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Jayde Kirchert
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Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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Last updated: 3 November 2022