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

    Jazz Dance
  • Unit Code

    PAM3110
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Tamara Lisa COOK

Description

The course will cover practical experience in the methods and techniques of Jazz Dance.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PAM2110

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate Intermediate knowledge of various jazz styles Including i. Lyrical jazz ii. Hip Hop/Funk iii. Theatre jazz.
  2. Demonstrate competency in preparing and training the body for technique and production class.
  3. Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of jazz technique Including i. Turns ii. Leaps iii. Kicks iv. Floor work.
  4. Have an understanding of the basic history and the present day context to Jazz Dance.

Unit Content

  1. Production Class: (1.5 Hrs) : to view videos, explore, experiment with the different genres that make up Jazz. Includes ongoing progress on ensemble pieces.
  2. Technique Class: (1.5 hours): to train and maintain the body for dance. Includes work on strength, flexibility, technique amd style through warm-up, progression and routines.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, seminars and practical workshops.

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
PerformanceAssessment is continuous and is based on the objectives of the unit70%
PresentationResearch - presentation30%

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: 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

    Jazz Dance
  • Unit Code

    PAM3110
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Tamara Lisa COOK

Description

The course will cover practical experience in the methods and techniques of Jazz Dance.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PAM2110

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate Intermediate knowledge of various jazz styles Including i. Lyrical jazz ii. Hip Hop/Funk iii. Theatre jazz.
  2. Demonstrate competency in preparing and training the body for technique and production class.
  3. Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of jazz technique Including i. Turns ii. Leaps iii. Kicks iv. Floor work.
  4. Have an understanding of the basic history and the present day context to Jazz Dance.

Unit Content

  1. Production Class: (1.5 Hrs) : to view videos, explore, experiment with the different genres that make up Jazz. Includes ongoing progress on ensemble pieces.
  2. Technique Class: (1.5 hours): to train and maintain the body for dance. Includes work on strength, flexibility, technique amd style through warm-up, progression and routines.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, seminars and practical workshops.

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
PerformanceAssessment is continuous and is based on the objectives of the unit70%
PresentationResearch - presentation30%

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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