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This course builds on the Bachelor of Arts (Dance) program. It enables outstanding students to learn and apply practical, theoretical and research skills in either or both creative (choreographic or other media) and scholarly areas of dance. The program involves learning in the theories of dance and related disciplines which underpin the basis of a research project. The program is offered in two modes: Individual research and Company research. In the Individual research mode, students will: master one or more theoretical approaches to analysing and creating original work in dance practice or scholarly practice; design and implement a research project; and present the results of the research in performance and/or other media and in minor thesis form. In the Company research mode intensive investigations into techniques and performance students will: expand movement knowledge through diverse choreographic processes; enhance performance skills through exposure to a variety of venues and performance environments; and attain a working knowledge of the logistics of performance and touring. Through the course, students gain an appreciation of the art of dance within a broader, interdisciplinary context of the arts and/or sciences, and will be able to articulate the significance of the original work they create.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All applicants are required to attend an audition. This is inclusive of an interview component where students will be assessed to determine both their commitment and aptitude. Additionally applicants must have successfully completed the Bachelor of Arts (Dance) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher, with equivalents considered.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| DAN5101 | Project/Thesis Preparation and Development | 20 |
| DAN5104 | Special Topics 1 | 20 |
| DAN5105 | Special Topics 2 | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| DAN5102 | Project/Thesis Preparation and Development | 20 |
| DAN5103 | Project/Thesis Preparation and Development | 20 |
| DAN5203 | Research Seminar | 20 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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