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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) (B-FADANCE) // Course structure
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Derrick Brown-Appenzeller
Course structure
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) requires the successful completion of 300 credit points.
Compulsory subjects
- 237.5 credit points of Compulsory subjects
- 75 credit points of Level 1 Compulsory subjects
- 75 credit points of Level 2 Compulsory subjects
- 87.5 credit points of Level 3 Compulsory subjects
Electives
- 12.5 credit points of Level 2 electives
Breadth
- 50 credit points of Breadth subjects
- a minimum of 12.5 credit points of Level 2 or Level 3 breadth subjects
Progression Rules
- Completion of CREA10002 Stories of Place in the first semester of commencement in this course
- Completion of all Level 1 Compulsory subjects before proceeding to the next year level's Compulsory subjects
- Completion of all Level 2 Compulsory subjects before proceeding to the next year level's Compulsory subjects
- Note: Compulsory subjects in this program have prerequisites. Refer to individual subject entries.
For students who commenced prior to 2021
For students who commenced the Bachelor of Fine Arts prior to 2021, please click the below link to view your course structure and subject options:
Subject Options
Level 1 Compulsory subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CREA10002 | Stories of Place |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
6.25 |
Note: All students must take Stories of Place in their first semester of commencement in this course.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNCE10029 | Body Knowledges: Dance Science | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| DNCE10030 | Dance Lab 1: Studio Practices | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
18.75 |
| DNCE10031 | Dance Lab 2: Integrated Practices | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
| DNCE10032 | Thinking through Dancing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Level 2 Compulsory subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNCE20034 | Dance Lab 3: Repertory Studies | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
| DNCE20035 | Knowing Dance | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| DNCE20036 | Dance Lab 4: Composing while Dancing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
| DNCE20037 | Digital Dance | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Compulsory subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNCE30026 | Dance Lab 5: Dance and Music | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| DNCE30027 | Inter-disciplinary Project | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
| DNCE30028 | Choreographic Production | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
| DNCE30029 | Dance Lab 6: Performance Skills | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| DNCE30030 | Professional Practice | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Level 2 electives
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNCE20038 | Global Atelier: Travelling Studio | July (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| DNCE20039 | Professional Placement | Year Long (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| DNCE20040 | Travelling Studio | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
Breadth requirements
50 points of breadth subjects including at least 12.5 points at Level 2 or Level 3.
Find breadth subjects
Use the Handbook Search function to find subjects that can be used as breadth studies in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
Last updated: 30 January 2024