Choreographic Processes 5 Screen Dance (DNCE30010)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2021
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About this subject
Overview
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Students shall gain experience of processes used when making short dance films and shall fulfill the roles of choreographer and director as they undertake the making of a choreographic work for screen. Extending on the choreographic skills developed in previous semesters students will take an initial idea and develop it from its inception into a choreographic concept as seen through the eye of the camera through to filming, editing and screening. Training in camera usage and techniques plus editing will be provided. Students will gain further understanding of the dance on screen genre through the study of the history of dance for screen and as dancers in each others’ films and as they crew for their peers.
Intended learning outcomes
- To further develop potential to create and organise aesthetic material in the role as collaborator, choreographer and director;
- To acquire knowledge of the moving camera in relation to mise-en-scene;
- To develop appreciation of the genre of dance on screen in Australia and in the broader international context;
- To develop/acquire knowledge of the choreographic relationship between the camera and space and between the camera and the choreographic material;
- To acquire the skill to edit on nonlinear editing software;
- To extend on the individuals capacity to recognise and work within aesthetic domains and develop a strong visual aesthetic
- To further develop in-depth and constructive critiquing of own choreographic practice.
Generic skills
- Demonstrate rigorous and creative engagement in, and contribution to class tasks;
- Develop and articulate choreographic and filmic ideas presented and interrogated in a 'pitch' and /or storyboard;
- Conceive and create choreographic material which is 'for the camera': movement material manipulated specifically for the boundaries and possibilities of the camera and editing processes;
- Demonstrate effective and appropriate time and people management skills which enable the completion of a dance film by the submission date;
- Reflect on and identify personal learning and achievement of objectives in written form via analysis of the process of making a dance film and the tasks and stages this entails;
- Create an artistic work in the form of a three minute dance film.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNCE20019 | Choreographic Process into Performance 4 | Not available in 2021 |
12.5 |
| DNCE20018 | Dance Technique 4 | Not available in 2021 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNCE30011 | Dance Technique 5 | Not available in 2021 |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of Year 2 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) ensures all students have appropriate background knowledge.
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Participation and Contribution* (ongoing) | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
| Hurdle requirement: 80% Attendance Hurdle. Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Oral Presentation of "The Pitch" | Mid semester | 10% |
Storyboard | Week 8 | 15% |
Reflective Paper
| End of semester | 15% |
Dance Film
| End of semester | 50% |
Additional details
*Participation assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss & give/receive feedback and teamwork skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Time commitment details
66 hours total 3 X 1.5 hour practical per week 1 x 1 hour theory lecture per week In order to successfully complete this subject, students are normally expected to undertake additional self-directed individual practice or written/reflective work for 4.5 hours per week.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 3 November 2022