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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 required to refine and consolidate technical skills and knowledge in the art of partnering to perform pas de deux repertoire across classical and contemporary styles of ballet in preparation for a professional performance career.
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Full | Not Offered | 37 x 1.5 hour ensembles | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Performance Evidence of the ability to demonstrate the following advanced partnering skills at a professional level: travelling steps supported adagio pirouettes lifts synchronise movement in a duo situation work effectively and with confidence with a partner apply professional practice use ballet and stage 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- explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and ballet technique: 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, demonstrate understanding of the fundamental technical principles in classical ballet as they relate to pas de deux, demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of pas de deux repertoire and performances.
To complete the unit requirements the individual must: - explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and ballet technique: - 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 - demonstrate understanding of the fundamental technical principles in classical ballet as they relate to pas de deux - demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of pas de deux repertoire and performances.
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 required to refine and consolidate technical skills and knowledge in the art of partnering to perform pas de deux repertoire across classical and contemporary styles of ballet in preparation for a professional performance career.
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Full | Not Offered | 37 x 1.5 hour ensembles | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Performance Evidence of the ability to demonstrate the following advanced partnering skills at a professional level: travelling steps supported adagio pirouettes lifts synchronise movement in a duo situation work effectively and with confidence with a partner apply professional practice use ballet and stage 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- explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and ballet technique: 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, demonstrate understanding of the fundamental technical principles in classical ballet as they relate to pas de deux, demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of pas de deux repertoire and performances.
To complete the unit requirements the individual must: - explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and ballet technique: - 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 - demonstrate understanding of the fundamental technical principles in classical ballet as they relate to pas de deux - demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of pas de deux repertoire and performances.
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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