DTS3510

Choreographic Project ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Rob Baum

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Choreographic Project involves the study of choreography through learning about the work of selected choreographers and through a supervised creative project in choreography. The components of choreographic work including dance style, use of space, time and human energy will be investigated in relation to contemporary ideas of dance. The student's choreographic project will be presented in a public performance.

Assessment: Performance project (equivalent 2250 words) implementing objectives for creative and practical work: 50% + Choreographic essay and analysis (2250 words) examining key conceptual issues and involving application of analytical procedures: 50% + Third-year students will be required to make greater use of dance theory in both their project work and their choreographic essay

Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x 3 hour workshop) per week

Prerequisites: Completion of second year Arts, in particular DTS2500/3500 in first semester; DTS1320 and DTS1420 in first year

Prohibitions: DTS2510