Dance Skills 3 (MUST20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 18.75On Campus (Southbank)
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Overview
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The focus for students in their second year of dance studies is on the actor/dancer and developing the ability to adapt to style. Students will be expected to integrate the skills taught in acting classes in their work as dancers, bringing to the work an understanding of character, relationship, stakes, given circumstances and storytelling. Technical and artistic practise will be extended through exploration of a range of music theatre dance repertoire and the capacity to adapt stylistically to the demands of genre and style as well as through partner work.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Display further development of technical skills attainment from the first year of study in all areas of music theatre dance, including the integration of theory and technique in practice.
- Maintain and adapt as necessary their own consistent autonomous program of daily practice to increase flexibility, core strength and ease of movement, with particular care for injury prevention and rehabilitation and nutrition.
- Integrate the artistic imperatives of dramatic context, storytelling and characterisation into physical realisation through character movement and dance
- demonstrate a developing ability to be an ‘actor/dancer’ for holistic music theatre performance, integrating technique with artistic interpretation
- demonstrate a developing ability to adapt technically and artistically to the demands of different styles of dance.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subjects students should be able to:
- Exhibit extensive practical and theoretical understanding of their discipline including acquisition of skill level, discipline, relevant professional knowledge and ethics appropriate to professional practice;
- Be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for self-directed learning;
- Recognise and value their uniqueness as an artist whilst developing diversification;
- Have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems;
- Demonstrate a high level of professional conduct and incorporate respect, responsibility and support for collaboration as part of their professional practice;
- Synthesise the knowledge and skills necessary to adapt to the various requirements of genre and style in diverse range of Music Theatre practice.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUST10006 | Acting Skills 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUST10005 | Dance Skills 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUST10008 | Music Theatre Combination Class 1 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
6.25 |
| MUST10007 | Voice Skills 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
6.25 |
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
Continuous: Based on preparation and participation in classes, demonstrating continuous application to given tasks. Comprising: Jazz - 20% Tap - 15% Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory progress in Technique classes is a hurdle requirement. | Throughout the teaching period | 35% |
Formal: Based on a performance of two set tasks in Jazz and Tap: Jazz - 30% per semester Tap - 20% per semester | one at the end of each semester | 50% |
Written: A review of a dance performance within the context of music theatre (either live or recorded) considering technique, style and artistic interpretation of an individual artist.
| Semester 2, Week 12 | 15% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Donna Dunmire Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 168 Total time commitment 180 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 31 May 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
180 Hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 3 November 2022