Performance Project A

Subject DNCE30015 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Southbank - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 15-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 26-Feb-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 10 hours per week
Total Time Commitment:

140 hours

Prerequisites:

DNCE20018 Dance Technique 4, DNCE20019 Choreographic Process into Performance 4

Corequisites:

Dance Technique 5

Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Ms Meredith Blackburn

Contact

MEREDITH BLACKBURN

mlb@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

In Performance Project A students will participate in the fourth of the five performance projects central to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) course. Students will further develop their interpretive, expressive and physical skills and artistry as dancers and performers whilst working with leading choreographers on the development of new/original work and/or remount an extant dance work from a choreographer’s repertory. Students will continue to investigate the role of the dancer in performance and what embodied performance means. Performance Project A is a dedicated 3 rd year performance project.

Learning Outcomes:

This subject will enable students to:

  1. Further develop and refine appropriate rehearsal skills, technical and performance skills in the choreographic process of a professional choreographer
  2. Further enhance the individuals capacity to perform with facility and understanding of embodied performance the choreographic work of a professional choreographer
  3. Consolidate and refine the individuals capacity for working collaboratively and as a member of a team
  4. Enhance the ability to recognise and work within aesthetic domains
  5. Enhance the individual’s capacity to perform with commensurate strength and cardiovascular endurance
Assessment:

Participation and Contribution

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.

*Participation assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss & give/receive feedback and teamwork skills. (ongoing) 30%

Performance – full length work directed by guest choreographer (50-60 minutes) (Week 8) - 55%

Reflective paper (1000 words) - (Week 9) - 15%

Prescribed Texts:

As advised by choreographers.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

This subject will enable students to:

  1. Further develop and refine appropriate rehearsal skills, technical and performance skills in the choreographic process of a professional choreographer
  2. Further enhance the individuals capacity to perform with facility and understanding of embodied performance the choreographic work of a professional choreographer
  3. Consolidate and refine the individuals capacity for working collaboratively and as a member of a team
  4. Enhance the ability to recognise and work within aesthetic domains
  5. Enhance the individual’s capacity to perform with commensurate strength and cardiovascular endurance
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)

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