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Course Information

Bachelor of Arts (Dance)

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code T73

Creativity, performance excellence, intensive training and classroom practice are central to the philosophy of our Bachelor of Arts (Dance) course. An inclusive environment lays the foundations for the socially and politically aware performer, teacher, choreographer and/or independent practitioner. While studying, students are also able to flexibly nurture particular capabilities suited to teaching or further academic studies in dance. The course provides an insight into dance as an art form, and as a social and educative experience, offering additional skills in communication, critical thinking, research and analysis. Professionalism, sustainability and versatility are emphasised through engagement with industry partners and exposure to diverse performance environments. Industry placement, short study tours and international exchange opportunities provide a local, national and international perspective.

Disclaimer

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.

Work Experience Requirement

Students will complete the Career Pathways 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. Students are allowed two weeks (preferably one in each semester) to complete one or two placements. Placement hours for the Career Pathways units will usually vary between 10 and 30 hours, depending on how many hours the host organisation is able to offer.

Duty of care

A placement host may have vaccination and other requirements, including vaccination against Covid-19 unless you have a medical exemption. Please consider this requirement before enrolling in this Course, and speak with the Course coordinator if this raises any concerns. You may not be able to complete placement units if you are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact your ability to complete this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad theoretical, technical and practical discipline knowledge to a range of professional and associated dance-related contexts.
2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex disciplinary knowledge within a choreographic and dance performance context.
3. Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse performance contexts to produce creative and innovative ideas in response to industry trends.
4. Use digital technologies and discipline related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
5. Successfully communicate knowledge and ideas, which incorporate other art forms, including duo and improvisation within a range of choreographic styles and approaches.
6. Incorporate techniques and teaching approaches to demonstrate a global outlook and communicate cross-cultural awareness, including indigenous cultural competence.
7. Apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making when interpreting the intention of choreographic work for professional practice in both solo and collaborative settings.
8. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning through self-reflection and application of feedback on individual project work in diverse settings.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Undergraduate Certificate;
• Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

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.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 3 Years

Course Delivery

• Mount Lawley: Full Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Evening performances and rehearsals, twice yearly.

Course Coordinator

Ms Susan PEACOCK

Course Structure

Plus, choose 3 units from the selection below: * If you enrol in RAD Access Route, you only need to choose 1 additional unit * If you want to enrol in Creative Project 2, you must enrol in Creative Project 1

Students who have completed the WAAPA Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) or Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) should enrol in the following units from Year Three:

^ Core Option
# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a School has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by the School Progression Panel.