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Process and Practice 3 (DNCE90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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The subject further investigates the inter-relationship of form and content in choreography facilitated through the artistry of the performer. The exploration of particular approaches to performance, movement and the organisation of choreographed form in furthering a personal approach to dancing and dance making. The exploration of the interaction of moving form with particular settings, environments and designed spaces. The manipulation of the visible presence of choreographed form via media, lighting & screen-based technologies.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject students will have:
- ability to determine and sustain a choreographic and performance process;
- awareness of a range of choreographic and performance approaches;
- ability to identify and productively work with a particular performance approach;
- ability to conceptualise and realise choreographic and performance work within specific environments;
- ability to shape and interact designed spaces and choreographed form;
- ability to develop performance in specific existing settings/environments;
- ability to explore and manipulate the visual presence of choreographic form;
- capacity to contribute to the realisation of performance through use of various lighting/light sources/appropriate digital technologies;
- ability to analyse the structures of performance work and locate one’s own work (structures) in national and global fields;
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will have:
- ability to create, organise and present aesthetic material;
- capacity for imaginative and transformative processes;
- ability to respond to unfamiliar problems with a flexible and innovative approach
- capacity for critical thinking and evaluation of data;
- capacity to interpret and analyse data from a range of sources;
- capacity to communicate in oral and written form and with appropriate digital technologies.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE90012 | Project 3 | Not available in 2024 |
37.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
The Master of Dance offers graduates of BFA (Dance), equivalent degrees and those with appropriate levels of industry experience in choreography and performance the opportunity to further develop and enrich their professional practice. Placing a distinctive focus on the integration of performance skills and choreographic practice to facilitate a holistic physical sensibility underpinned by a commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches, the Master of Dance is suited to dancers, performers, improvisers, dance-makers and body-based practitioners and will equip them with a high level of professional skill and expertise as multi-dimensional dance artists.
Subjects in semesters 1 & 2 - Process & Practice 1 & 2 provide recommended background knowledge.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE90007 | Process and Practice 1 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
DNCE90008 | Process and Practice 2 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Realisation of practical studies in solo and group settings each with specific objectives (3 minimum) - Regular intervals through semester
| Throughout the teaching period | 60% |
Short oral summaries of the process of realising practical studies - Regular intervals through semester | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Written reports and documentation equivalent to no more than 3000 words (3 minimum) - Regular intervals through semester
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
120 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Dance - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022