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Dancing the Dance 2: Create & Perform (DNCE20031)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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Dancing the Dance 2 provides students who have been introduced to dance fundamentals in Dancing the Dance 1, or have prior demonstrated dance experience to intermediate level, further insight into the processes and practicalities of professional dance production.
The subject will advance the study of Dancing the Dance 1, in areas such as dance techniques, movement design, choreography, rehearsal and presentation techniques, including the realisation of dance performance ideas with lighting and sound design. It will conclude with a performance presentation of the work developed throughout the intensive.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- apply the physical language of a range of dance techniques and the principles of choreography;
- apply dance methods for the expression of movement-based ideas;
- apply a broad understanding of lighting and sound design in the realisation of dance performance;
- document and critically reflect on the application of dance making and presentation techniques for the expression of ideas;
- enhance their capacity to work cooperatively and collaboratively in creating tasking within groups.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- prepare choreographic studies based on dance techniques and compositional strategies;
- critically analyse the use of dance-making processes in class studies;
- apply knowledge of basic dance techniques and styles fundamentals;
- develop conceptual frameworks to achieve a practical outcome;
- understand the use of lighting and sound design to enhance dance performance presentations;
- communicate in both written and visual forms;
- work collaboratively with others.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE10027 | Dancing the Dance 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
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12.5 |
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Preparation for and participation in active, physical and on-going practical studio-based work | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
3 minute Group Movement Task
| Day 5 | 20% |
10 minute Group Performance and Production
| Day 10 | 40% |
Documentation of creative process with research images, concept and design ideas, and 500 word critical self-reflection
| During the assessment period | 30% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- July
Coordinator Megan Beckwith Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 30 hours, comprising one 3-hour practical studio based tutorial delivered over a 10-day intensive. Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 11 July 2022 to 22 July 2022 Last self-enrol date 13 July 2022 Census date 22 July 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 August 2022 Assessment period ends 11 August 2022
Additional delivery details
Please allow up to 3-hours of additional time each day outside tutorial times for reviewing class material, completing dance assignments, preparing your written assignments and preparing for the final performance assessment.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be available on LMS.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Breadth Track Dancing the Dance - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- 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: 27 April 2024