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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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques, such as alignment, improvisation, duo and tumbling. At this level, dancers are constantly expanding their range of technical skills in order to develop their artistic capacity in a range of contemporary dance repertoire.
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: develop improvised sequences of movement with an awareness of their relationship to the development of original choreography demonstrate developing performance quality in improvised solos and scored group work apply basic performance psychology techniques execute a range of tumbling skills and basic aerial skills work effectively with a partner and others collaboratively and with confidence demonstrate a professional work ethic. 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 allied contemporary dance techniques: extending folding relationship with gravity rotating sequential movement shifting weight spatial awareness use of breath demonstrate physical and conceptual understanding of the fundamental technical principles in contemporary dance as they relate to duo work explain how the following apply in the context of safe dance practice and injury prevention: anatomical principles alignment and 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 how improvisation contributes to contemporary dance repertoire explain how to counteract risk factors associated with mat work and duo techniques explain key aspects of the following performance psychology techniques as they relate to dancers: affirmations maintaining a work-life balance mental rehearsal relaxation techniques visualisations
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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques, such as alignment, improvisation, duo and tumbling. At this level, dancers are constantly expanding their range of technical skills in order to develop their artistic capacity in a range of contemporary dance repertoire.
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: develop improvised sequences of movement with an awareness of their relationship to the development of original choreography demonstrate developing performance quality in improvised solos and scored group work apply basic performance psychology techniques execute a range of tumbling skills and basic aerial skills work effectively with a partner and others collaboratively and with confidence demonstrate a professional work ethic. 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 allied contemporary dance techniques: extending folding relationship with gravity rotating sequential movement shifting weight spatial awareness use of breath demonstrate physical and conceptual understanding of the fundamental technical principles in contemporary dance as they relate to duo work explain how the following apply in the context of safe dance practice and injury prevention: anatomical principles alignment and 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 how improvisation contributes to contemporary dance repertoire explain how to counteract risk factors associated with mat work and duo techniques explain key aspects of the following performance psychology techniques as they relate to dancers: affirmations maintaining a work-life balance mental rehearsal relaxation techniques visualisations
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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