Faculty of Education and Arts
School: WA 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 2Unit Code
DAN2136Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
Y
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
The development of the choreographic elements from first year with the integration of structural forms to create group works. Collaboration with other art forms. Participation in student works in a studio or theatre setting. The importance of physical, social and cultural sustainability relating to art form 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.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from DAN1036
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded AWD1203
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Collaborate with other art forms.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all first year basic composition elements.
- Demonstrate higher quality of dance composition showing the development of a personal style.
- Develop further choreographic concepts such as collage, cycles, sequencing, narrative themes and transitions.
- Execute rhythmic and spatial precision in performance.
- Participate in professional/student choreographic works.
Unit Content
- Choreographic documentation.
- Choreographic form and structure such as collage, cycles, sequencing, narrative themes and transitions.
- Collaborative methodology with other art forms.
- Site specific work and its impact on choreographic structure.
- The solo, duet and group form.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Practical classes, Workshop, Rehearsals, 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| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Participation | Classroom activities | 10% |
| Journal | Journal | 30% |
| Assignment | Assignments | 60% |
Text References
- ^ VIDEOS: Making Dances: Seven Post Modern Choreographers.
- Proceedings Society of Dance History Scholars. (1994). Retooling the discipline research and teaching strategies for the 21st century. Riverside: University of California Press.
- Albright, A.C. (1997). Choreographing difference: The body and identity in contemporary dance. Hanover: University Press of New England.
- Banes, S. (1994). Writing dancing in the age of Postmodernism. Hanover: University Press of New England.
- Butterworh, J., & Clarke, G. (1998). Dance makers portfolio: Conservations [sic.] with choreographers. Bretton Hall College, Wakefield, England: Centre for Dance and Theatre Studies.
- Butterworth, J. (1999). The art and science of nurturing dancemakers: Papers from the Greenhouse Effect conference. Bretton Hall College, Wakefield, England: Centre for Dance and Theatre Studies.
- Foster, S. L. (1996). Corporealities: Dancing knowledge, culture and power. London: Routledge.
- Winearls, J. (1990). Choreography, the art of the body: An anatomy of expression. London: 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: Dance UK.
- Sontag, S., & Francis, R., et al. (1989). Dancers on a plane: Cage-Cunningham-Johns. London: Dance UK.
- Siegel, M. B. (1991). The tail of the dragon: A new dance, 1976-1982. Durham, NC: Duke University Press.
- Sanders, L. (1993). Siobhan Davies: The development of a choreographic style. Guildford, England: National Resource Centre for Dance.
- Minton, S. C. (1997). Choreography: A basic approach using improvisation. Champaign, Il: Human Kinetics.
- Maletic, V. (1987). Body - space - expression. Berlin: Mouton de Gruyter
- Jones, B. T., & Zane, A. (1989). Body against body: The dance and other collaborations of Bill T. Jones & Arnie Zane. NY: New York Station Hill Press.
- Humphrey, D. (1959). The art of making dances.
- Hay, D. (1994). Lamb at the altar: The story of a dance. Durham: Duke University Press.
Journal References
- William Forsythe (2000) Choreography and Dance, 5.3 25-40
- Contact Quarterly Note: VIDEOS: Making Dances: Seven Post Modern Choreographers.
- Dance Australia
- Dancing Times
- Choreography
- McKenchnie, Shirley (1996) Ausdance Forum, 6.1 (Autumn) Choreography as Research 8-12
^ Mandatory reference
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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Faculty of Education and Arts
School: WA 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 2Unit Code
DAN2136Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
Y
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
The development of the choreographic elements from first year with the integration of structural forms to create group works. Collaboration with other art forms. Participation in student works in a studio or theatre setting. The importance of physical, social and cultural sustainability relating to art form 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.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from DAN1036
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded AWD1203
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Collaborate with other art forms.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all first year basic composition elements.
- Demonstrate higher quality of dance composition showing the development of a personal style.
- Develop further choreographic concepts such as collage, cycles, sequencing, narrative themes and transitions.
- Execute rhythmic and spatial precision in performance.
- Participate in professional/student choreographic works.
Unit Content
- Choreographic documentation.
- Choreographic form and structure such as collage, cycles, sequencing, narrative themes and transitions.
- Collaborative methodology with other art forms.
- Site specific work and its impact on choreographic structure.
- The solo, duet and group form.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Practical classes, Workshop, Rehearsals, 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| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Participation | Classroom activities | 10% |
| Journal | Journal | 30% |
| Assignment | Assignments | 60% |
Text References
- ^ VIDEOS: Making Dances: Seven Post Modern Choreographers.
- Proceedings Society of Dance History Scholars. (1994). Retooling the discipline research and teaching strategies for the 21st century. Riverside: University of California Press.
- Albright, A.C. (1997). Choreographing difference: The body and identity in contemporary dance. Hanover: University Press of New England.
- Banes, S. (1994). Writing dancing in the age of Postmodernism. Hanover: University Press of New England.
- Butterworh, J., & Clarke, G. (1998). Dance makers portfolio: Conservations [sic.] with choreographers. Bretton Hall College, Wakefield, England: Centre for Dance and Theatre Studies.
- Butterworth, J. (1999). The art and science of nurturing dancemakers: Papers from the Greenhouse Effect conference. Bretton Hall College, Wakefield, England: Centre for Dance and Theatre Studies.
- Foster, S. L. (1996). Corporealities: Dancing knowledge, culture and power. London: Routledge.
- Winearls, J. (1990). Choreography, the art of the body: An anatomy of expression. London: 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: Dance UK.
- Sontag, S., & Francis, R., et al. (1989). Dancers on a plane: Cage-Cunningham-Johns. London: Dance UK.
- Siegel, M. B. (1991). The tail of the dragon: A new dance, 1976-1982. Durham, NC: Duke University Press.
- Sanders, L. (1993). Siobhan Davies: The development of a choreographic style. Guildford, England: National Resource Centre for Dance.
- Minton, S. C. (1997). Choreography: A basic approach using improvisation. Champaign, Il: Human Kinetics.
- Maletic, V. (1987). Body - space - expression. Berlin: Mouton de Gruyter
- Jones, B. T., & Zane, A. (1989). Body against body: The dance and other collaborations of Bill T. Jones & Arnie Zane. NY: New York Station Hill Press.
- Humphrey, D. (1959). The art of making dances.
- Hay, D. (1994). Lamb at the altar: The story of a dance. Durham: Duke University Press.
Journal References
- McKenchnie, Shirley (1996) Ausdance Forum, 6.1 (Autumn) Choreography as Research 8-12
- Contact Quarterly Note: VIDEOS: Making Dances: Seven Post Modern Choreographers.
- Dance Australia
- Dancing Times
- Choreography
- William Forsythe (2000) Choreography and Dance, 5.3 25-40
^ Mandatory reference
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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