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This unit 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.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to add range, depth and increasing complexity to contemporary dance technique. At this level, dancers are challenging themselves with dance pieces and repertoire of increasing technical and physical complexity.
Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: Perform complex combinations of contemporary dance technique consistently over time using: Muscular strength and flexibility, Control of movement, Quality and breadth of movement, Individual artistic qualities, Torso contractions and releases, Triplets and layouts, Complex enchanements, Combinations of spatial organisations with turns, balances and jumps of increasing difficulty and dynamic continuity, Demonstrate a high level of concentration and expertise in each section of class work, Establish clear personal goals and engage in self-assessment processes that indicate an informed level of critical analysis of technique, Use contemporary dance terminology correctly. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
Knowledge Evidence To complete the unit requirements the individual must: Describe: Genres, styles and philosophical nature of contemporary dance, Contribution of influential choreographers, Relationship between acting and contemporary dance, Roles and hierarchy in auditions, rehearsals and performances. Explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and contemporary dance techniques: Relationship with gravity, Spatial awareness, Successional movement, Use of breath, Folding, Extending, Rotating, Shifting weight. Explain how the following apply in the context of safe dance practice and injury prevention: Articulation of the spine, Engagement of the feet, Bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso, Range of motion of the joints, Differentiation of the legs and pelvis, Healthy nutrition and diet. Explain and demonstrate how the musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation apply to contemporary dance technique.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: - fully equipped dance studios with suitable flooring - appropriate music or accompanists. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit 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.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to add range, depth and increasing complexity to contemporary dance technique. At this level, dancers are challenging themselves with dance pieces and repertoire of increasing technical and physical complexity.
Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: Perform complex combinations of contemporary dance technique consistently over time using: Muscular strength and flexibility, Control of movement, Quality and breadth of movement, Individual artistic qualities, Torso contractions and releases, Triplets and layouts, Complex enchanements, Combinations of spatial organisations with turns, balances and jumps of increasing difficulty and dynamic continuity, Demonstrate a high level of concentration and expertise in each section of class work, Establish clear personal goals and engage in self-assessment processes that indicate an informed level of critical analysis of technique, Use contemporary dance terminology correctly. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
Knowledge Evidence To complete the unit requirements the individual must: Describe: Genres, styles and philosophical nature of contemporary dance, Contribution of influential choreographers, Relationship between acting and contemporary dance, Roles and hierarchy in auditions, rehearsals and performances. Explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and contemporary dance techniques: Relationship with gravity, Spatial awareness, Successional movement, Use of breath, Folding, Extending, Rotating, Shifting weight. Explain how the following apply in the context of safe dance practice and injury prevention: Articulation of the spine, Engagement of the feet, Bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso, Range of motion of the joints, Differentiation of the legs and pelvis, Healthy nutrition and diet. Explain and demonstrate how the musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation apply to contemporary dance technique.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: - fully equipped dance studios with suitable flooring - appropriate music or accompanists. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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