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School: Education

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.

  • Unit Title

    Choreography

  • Unit Code

    DAE1036

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     Y

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

An introduction to the basic choreographic elements of space, time, energy and relationships and the generation and manipulation of individual movement vocabulary. Choreographic devices and structure will also be explored through participation in the development of group and individual composition tasks. The format and development of choreographic planners will be addressed.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded AWD1103, DAN1036

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse, discuss and write about choreographic elements in relation to compositional studies.
  2. Construct sequences of movement and form sequences into a cohesive whole.
  3. Create phrases that show inventiveness in the movement material.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding and application of the composition elements of shape, space, time and dynamics.
  5. Execute rhythmic and spatial precision in performance.
  6. Generate and manipulate individual movement vocabulary.
  7. Manipulate movement within a range of compositional structures.
  8. Transfer classroom skills to the requirement of production and performance.
  9. View, discuss and analyse a range of choreographic work (video and/or live performances).

Unit Content

  1. A wide range of contrasting rhythmic and a-rhythmic structures in class work and performance.
  2. Choreographic review and analysis including the function of editing.
  3. Presentation of complex culturally specific rhythmic patterns, eg Indian and Spanish dance.
  4. Structural movement elements that comprise a choreographic work.
  5. The analysis of major choreographic works. The use of themes and concepts and the development of those concepts in the work.
  6. The analysis of musical form and structure and it's relevance choreographically.
  7. The design of solo, duet, trio and group material at a basic level.
  8. The role of movement motifs in composition.
  9. The use of canon, inversion, accumulation, retrograde and rondo in choreography.
  10. The use of props, music and costume design elements in choreography.
  11. Transforming mathematical structures into meaningful musical phrasing and its integration into performance.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Practical workshops, seminars, video analysis, performance analysis, research, discussions and journal

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Journal ^Journal and Choreographic Planner50%
Performance ^Performance40%
Participation ^Workshop Activities10%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Maletic, V. (1987). Body?space?expression: The development of Rudolf Laban?s movement and dance concepts. Berlin, Germany: Mouton de Gruyter.
  • Winearls, J. (1990). Choreography, the art of the body : An anatomy of expression. London, United Kingdom: Dance Books.
  • Whitley, A. (1991). A handbook for choreography: A practical guide for choreographers with reference to the negotiation, preparation, creation, care and continuing life of a choreographic work. London, United Kingdom: Dance UK.
  • Minton, S. C. (1997). Choreography: A basic approach using improvisation. Champaign, Il.: Human Kinetics.
  • Butterworth, J., & Clarke, G. (1998). Dance makers portfolio: Conservations [sic.] with choreographers. Wakefield, England: Bretton Hall College, Centre for Dance and Theatre Studies.
  • Blom, A. (1982). The intimate act of choreography. Pittsburgh, USA: University of Pittsburgh Press.
  • Hayes, E. (1993). Dance composition and production. (2nd ed.). Pennington, USA: Princeton Book Co.
  • Mettler, B. (1980). The nature of dance as a creative art activity. Tucson, Arizona: Mettler Studios Inc.
  • Albright, A. C. (1997). Choreographing difference: The body and identity in contemporary dance. Hanover: University Press of New England.

Journal References

  • Dance Australia
  • Contact Quarterly
  • Choreography
  • Dancing Times

Other References

  • VIDEOS: Current videos holding in Library as directed.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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School: Education

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.

  • Unit Title

    Choreography

  • Unit Code

    DAE1036

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     Y

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

An introduction to the basic choreographic elements of space, time, energy and body and the generation and manipulation of individual movement vocabulary. Choreographic devices and structure will also be explored through participation in the development of group and individual composition tasks. The format and development of choreographic planners will be addressed.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded AWD1103, DAN1036

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse, discuss and write about choreographic elements in relation to compositional studies.
  2. Construct sequences of movement and form sequences into a cohesive whole.
  3. Create phrases that show inventiveness in the movement material.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding and application of the composition elements of shape, space, time and dynamics.
  5. Execute rhythmic and spatial precision in performance.
  6. Generate and manipulate individual movement vocabulary.
  7. Manipulate movement within a range of compositional structures.
  8. Transfer classroom skills to the requirement of production and performance.
  9. View, discuss and analyse a range of choreographic work (video and/or live performances).

Unit Content

  1. A range of dance structures and their application in the development and expression of themes.
  2. Choreographic review and analysis including the function of editing.
  3. Structural movement elements that comprise a choreographic work.
  4. The development of solo, duet, trio and group material at a basic level.
  5. The use of choreographic devices in the development of dance works.
  6. The use of props, music and costume design elements in choreography.
  7. The use of themes and concepts and the development of those concepts in dance works.
  8. Transforming cross-curricular foci into movement phrases.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Practical workshops, seminars, video analysis, performance analysis, research, discussions and journal, blackboard documents and materials, collaborative group work and discussion, professional reading, independent study, student performances, skill based workshops and use of multi-media technology.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Journal ^Journal and Choreographic Planner50%
Performance ^ Group Performance40%
Participation ^Workshop Activities10%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Minton, S. C. (1997). Choreography: A basic approach using improvisation. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Blom, A. (1982). The intimate act of choreography. Pittsburgh, USA: University of Pittsburgh Press.
  • Hayes, E. (1993). Dance composition and production. (2nd ed.). Pennington, USA: Princeton Book Co.
  • Mettler, B. (1980). The nature of dance as a creative art activity. Tucson, AZ: Mettler Studios Inc.
  • Albright, A. C. (1997). Choreographing difference: The body and identity in contemporary dance. Hanover: University Press of New England.
  • Winearls, J. (1990). Choreography, the art of the body: An anatomy of expression. London, United Kingdom: Dance Books.
  • Whitley, A. (1991). A handbook for choreography: A practical guide for choreographers with reference to the negotiation, preparation, creation, care and continuing life of a choreographic work. London, United Kingdom: Dance UK.
  • Maletic, V. (1987). Body,space,expression: The development of Rudolf Laban's movement and dance concepts. Berlin, Germany: Mouton de Gruyter.
  • Butterworth, J., & Clarke, G. (1998). Dance makers portfolio: Conservations [sic.] with choreographers. Wakefield, England: Bretton Hall College, Centre for Dance and Theatre Studies.

Journal References

  • Contact Quarterly
  • Dance Australia
  • Dancing Times
  • Choreography

Other References

  • VIDEOS: Current videos holding in Library as directed.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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