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This is an intensive and challenging course where performance and classroom practice are central to the philosophy of the program. The course provides an insight into dance as an art form, and a social and educative experience. It develops skills in communication, critical thinking, research and analysis, and demands that students be creatively productive in whatever area of interest they pursue. Provision is made for students with dance backgrounds other than ballet and contemporary, such as classical Indian dance, to audition and continue to study in their specialist dance style.
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.
Students have the opportunity to complete the Secondment and Industry Placement unit as part of this course. It is a professional practice unit consisting of choreography, rehearsal, and performance, which aids in both the training and assessment of students in the dance program.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
All applicants are required to submit satisfactory medical reports, and attend an audition, and attend an interview. Information regarding interview and audition requirements and procedures is available from WAAPA.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| DAN1021 | Ballet 1 | 20 |
| DAN1022 | Performance 1 | 20 |
| DAN1025 | Contemporary Dance and Allied Techniques 1 | 20 |
| DAN1032 | Related Physical Disciplines 1 | 5 |
| DAN1034 | Integrated Body Practices 1 | 10 |
| DAN1035 | Dance History and Analysis 1 | 10 |
| DAN1036 | Choreography 1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| DAN1033 | Allied Arts 1 | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ADM1250 | History of the Arts | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| DAN2121 | Ballet 2 | 20 |
| DAN2122 | Performance 2 | 20 |
| DAN2125 | Contemporary Dance and Allied Techniques 2 | 20 |
| DAN2132 | Related Physical Disciplines 2 | 5 |
| DAN2133 | Allied Arts 2 | 5 |
| DAN2234 | Integrated Body Practices 2 | 5 |
| DAN2135 * | Dance History and Analysis 2 | 5 |
| DAN2136 | Choreography 2 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| DAN2031 | Dance Teaching Methods | 5 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ADM2410 | Arts in Contemporary Society | 15 |
| DAN3131 | Dance Teaching Methods 2 | 5 |
Or, with approval from the course coordinator, students may complete the following alternative pattern in Year Two:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| DAN2155 | Professional Ballet Techniques | 20 |
| DAN2165 | Allied Ballet Techniques | 20 |
| DAN2170 | The Arts in Historical and Cultural Contexts | 15 |
| DAN2125 | Contemporary Dance and Allied Techniques 2 | 20 |
| DAN2132 | Related Physical Disciplines 2 | 5 |
| DAN2135 * | Dance History and Analysis 2 | 5 |
| DAN2234 | Integrated Body Practices 2 | 5 |
| DAN2136 | Choreography 2 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ADM2410 | Arts in Contemporary Society | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| DAN3235 | Dance History and Analysis 3 | 15 |
| PAM2006 | Arts Management | 10 |
| Plus 3 units from: | ||
| DAN3222 ^ | Performance 3 | 25 |
| DAN3225 ^ | Contemporary Dance and Allied Techniques 3 | 25 |
| DAN3236 ^ | Choreography 3 | 25 |
| DAN3221 ^ | Ballet 3 | 25 |
| Plus 2 units from: | ||
| DAN3232 ^ | Related Physical Disciplines 3 | 10 |
| DAN3120 ^ | Secondment and Industry Placement | 10 |
| DAN3239 ^ | Allied Arts 3 | 10 |
| DAN3237 ^ | Multi Media for Dance | 10 |
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
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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