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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 develop a high level of expertise in cultural dance technique or in physical disciplines that use advanced movement skills. At this level, dancers are constantly refining their technique and expression to produce performances that convey the mood and style of music through complex dance movements.
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: Perform two complex dance or movement sequences that demonstrate: Confident performance skills, Control of movement, Interpretative and expressive skills, Muscular strength and flexibility, Quality and breadth of movement, Strong and precise technique in the chosen cultural dance style or physical discipline, Understanding of the disciplines particular stylistic qualities, Respond to constructive feedback on own performance, Use terminology associated with chosen cultural dance style or physical discipline 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: Explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and cultural dance techniques: Extending Folding Relationship with gravity Rotating Shifting weight Spatial awareness Successional movement Use of breath 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 cultural dance technique Describe: History and cultural context in which chosen dance style or physical discipline is situated Philosophical principles of chosen dance style or physical discipline
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 School Progression Panel.
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 develop a high level of expertise in cultural dance technique or in physical disciplines that use advanced movement skills. At this level, dancers are constantly refining their technique and expression to produce performances that convey the mood and style of music through complex dance movements.
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: Perform two complex dance or movement sequences that demonstrate: Confident performance skills, Control of movement, Interpretative and expressive skills, Muscular strength and flexibility, Quality and breadth of movement, Strong and precise technique in the chosen cultural dance style or physical discipline, Understanding of the disciplines particular stylistic qualities, Respond to constructive feedback on own performance, Use terminology associated with chosen cultural dance style or physical discipline 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: Explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and cultural dance techniques: Extending Folding Relationship with gravity Rotating Shifting weight Spatial awareness Successional movement Use of breath 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 cultural dance technique Describe: History and cultural context in which chosen dance style or physical discipline is situated Philosophical principles of chosen dance style or physical discipline
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 School Progression Panel.
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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