Performance 1

Subject DNCE10002 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

July, 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: 5 hours per week
Total Time Commitment: 5 hours per week
Prerequisites:

Dance Technique 1A
Corequisites: None
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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Contact

Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Email: vcam-info@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: +61 3 9685 9419
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au
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 and existing repertoire. A variety of performance experiences will extend and enhance the student's skills and artistry. Performance 1 will culminate in the performance of a dance work by a leading or emerging choreographer as part of the School of Dance November performance season. It may also include the performance of a Jazz Dance in another venue. Production Studies lectures will focus on technical aspects of the theatre, theatre terminology, etiquette, personnel and stage make-up.
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 (50%); participation and contribution to rehearsals and production studies lectures (30%); written essay of 2000 words (20%).
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:

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

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