Content and Methodology B

Subject DNCE60010 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 6 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
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: 2.5 hours per week
Total Time Commitment: 5 hours per week including lectures, tutorials, reading and self-directed practice.
Prerequisites:

Corequisites: Content and Methodology A, Introduction to Teaching and Learning, Music for Dance, Anatomy for Dance, Psychology and Childhood Development.
Recommended Background Knowledge:

Non Allowed Subjects:

Core Participation Requirements:

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: Advanced integration and application of anatomical knowledge in relation to alignment, placement and neuro muscular patterning. The use of imagery as a teaching tool and development of kinaesthetic awareness. The devising of complex sequences for advanced students.
Objectives:

Assessment: Class participation including discussion and completion of set readings (20%); alignment and placement assessment practicum (15%); paper 800 words (15%); practical task using imagery as a teaching tool (15%); kinaesthetic awareness practical task (15%); complex sequencing practical task (20%).
Prescribed Texts:

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

  • the ability to communicate orally, kinaesthetically and writing;

  • the ability to interpret and analyse;

  • the capacity to evaluate and synthesise data and other information;

  • the ability to apply theory to practice;

  • capacities of imagination, transformation and interpretation;

  • the capacity to direct and engage others constructively and experientially;

  • the capacity to impart information and knowledge;

  • the capacity to structure and creatively design material.

Notes: Not offered in 2009
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Dance Teaching

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