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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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 1

  • Unit Code

    DAN1036

  • Year

    2017

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     Y

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Michael George WHAITES

Description

An introduction to the basic choreographic elements of space, time, energy and dynamics. The generation and manipulation of individual movement vocabulary. Participation in the development of group and individual composition tasks. The importance of physical, social and cultural sustainability relating to artform practice and professional career paths is also embraced in this unit through: the choice of repertoire; customer service and duty of care in public performance environments; engagement with industry partners; building social and cultural confidence via exposure to diverse performance environments locally, nationally, regionally and internationally.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded AWD1103, DAE1036

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 classes/workshops. Journal. Performances. Video sessions and research. Discussions.

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
Reflective PracticeClassroom activities20%
JournalJournal30%
AssignmentPractical assignments50%

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.

DAN1036|1|1

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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 1

  • Unit Code

    DAN1036

  • Year

    2017

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     Y

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Michael George WHAITES

Description

An introduction to the basic choreographic elements of space, time, energy and dynamics. The generation and manipulation of individual movement vocabulary. Participation in the development of group and individual composition tasks. The importance of physical, social and cultural sustainability relating to artform practice and professional career paths is also embraced in this unit through: the choice of repertoire; customer service and duty of care in public performance environments; engagement with industry partners; building social and cultural confidence via exposure to diverse performance environments locally, nationally, regionally and internationally.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded AWD1103, DAE1036

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 classes/workshops. Journal. Performances. Video sessions and research. Discussions.

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
Reflective PracticeClassroom activities20%
JournalJournal30%
AssignmentPractical assignments50%

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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