Performance 3A

Subject DNCE30001 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Southbank - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 10 hours per week
Total Time Commitment: 10 hours per week
Prerequisites: Performance 2A and 2B.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
6.25
Semester 2
6.25
Corequisites: 756-330 Dance Technique 3A
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
18.75
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirments for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
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Coordinator

Ms Meredith Blackburn

Contact

Student and Academic Services, Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts, 234 St Kilda Road, Southbank Vic 3006 Tel: 03 9685 9419
Subject Overview:

Development of performance skills and artistry is central to a dancer's development. During the three year course students will work with leading and emerging choreographers on the development and performance of new dance works. Students may also study and perform a range of dance repertoire. This will provide a variety of performance experiences that will extend and enhance the student's skill base and artistic development. Performance 3A will culminate in the performance of a dance work as part of the School of Dance mid-year performance season, involving 2nd and 3rd Year students.
Objectives:
  • demonstrate an ability to work cooperatively, harmoniously and imaginatively with choreographers and other dancers;
  • perform with a varied range of interpretative and creative skills;
  • perform in a wide variety of dance styles;
  • demonstate maturity, professionalism, reliability and endurance;
  • perform works from the professional dance repertoire;
  • articulate the dance-making process and structure;
  • deploy effective rehearsal and production procedures, techniques and skills involved in the creation and staging of a dance performance;
  • apply theatre technology in a creative and flexible way;
  • evaluate various legal and ethical considerations that are applicable to the dance profession;
  • explore performance procedures and requirements within a variety of venues and contexts.
Assessment:

Performance assessment based on the quality of performance (60%); participation and contribution to rehearsal process (40%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject students should have acquired the following skills:

  • the capacity for working in a team;
  • the ability to move within aesthetic domains;
  • the facility to perform;
  • the capacity for kinaesthetic awareness;
  • the ability to interpret and analyse.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Dance (VCA)

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