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<p>This unit extends skills and techniques learnt in Dance Studio 3. It is designed to expand knowledge, skill and working vocabulary in dance across a range of styles and applications, including Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary Dance and Movement. Students will be expected to increase technical ability in each of the styles and genres of work undertaken. Technique classes are taught in a streamed manner, where students work at a skill level relevant to their prior learning and physical aptitude for dance. This mode of learning is designed to facilitate optimum learning outcomes in each individual student.</p>
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<p>This unit incorporates techniques of various dance and physical theatre forms. Dance styles taught may include: jazz/music theatre dance, contemporary dance, tap, classical ballet, improvisation and movement. Classes will provide the opportunity to work both individually and collaboratively to further develop dance and movement skills, and apply them in a range of performance contexts.<br><br>
Topics covered may include: stretching techniques, turning, isolation, partnering, physical characterisation, composition and complementary movement, as well as the interpretation of various historic and contemporary dance pieces. Dance and movement vocabulary will be expanded and may be expressed through choreographed sequences, mock auditions and improvised physical theatre.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit extends skills and techniques learnt in Dance Studio 3. It is designed to expand knowledge, skill and working vocabulary in dance across a range of styles and applications, including Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary Dance and Movement. Students will be expected to increase technical ability in each of the styles and genres of work undertaken. Technique classes are taught in a streamed manner, where students work at a skill level relevant to their prior learning and physical aptitude for dance. This mode of learning is designed to facilitate optimum learning outcomes in each individual student.</p>
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<p>This unit incorporates techniques of various dance and physical theatre forms. Dance styles taught may include: jazz/music theatre dance, contemporary dance, tap, classical ballet, improvisation and movement. Classes will provide the opportunity to work both individually and collaboratively to further develop dance and movement skills, and apply them in a range of performance contexts.<br><br> Topics covered may include: stretching techniques, turning, isolation, partnering, physical characterisation, composition and complementary movement, as well as the interpretation of various historic and contemporary dance pieces. Dance and movement vocabulary will be expanded and may be expressed through choreographed sequences, mock auditions and improvised physical theatre.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Arts Academy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/cppsd2004">100105 - Dance</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Camp St (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=CPPRO2101" target="_blank">CPPRO2101</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=CPPSD2003" target="_blank">CPPSD2003</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=CPPSV2003" target="_blank">CPPSV2003</a>"</p>
Corequisite
<p>must be enrolled in all of "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=CPPRO2102" target="_blank">CPPRO2102</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=CPPSV2004" target="_blank">CPPSV2004</a>"</p>
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "MTDAN2124" / "PADWD2004"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Describe the physical requirements of classical ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary dance and movement.</p>
K2
<p>Identify the physical characteristics of various dance and movement styles.</p>
K3
<p>Recognise choreographers and their styles within various theatrical contexts.</p>
S1
<p>Develop and demonstrate greater physical flexibility and strength.</p>
S2
<p>Explore and utilise various movement and dance forms.</p>
S3
<p>Reflect on the relationship between dance, movement and music with a focus on co-ordination and rhythm.</p>
S4
<p>Develop and integrate heightened characterisation within dance and movement.</p>
S5
<p>Demonstrate the ability to follow direction.</p>
S6
<p>Articulate physical theatre, abstract and narrative based movement forms.</p>
A1
<p>Present an intermediate level of skill across various dance and movement techniques.</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate the physical translation of direction received.</p>
A3
<p>Perform various dance and movement styles and forms in a range of contexts.</p>
A4
<p>Evaluate movement and dance forms through a written assessment.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
1
<p>Participation and engagement in studio practice of dance and movement</p>
<p>Demonstration of continuous learning, active participation and skill development in class</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K2, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, A1, A3
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<p>Presentation of dance and movement skills within a classroom examination setting</p>
<p>Performance</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K2, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Evaluation of dance and movement forms</p>
<p>Essay / research task</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K3, A4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Arts Academy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/cppsd2004">100105 - Dance</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Camp St (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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Internal reference: CPPSD2004 - U3.1