MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


MUS2540

New dances from old cultures

8 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites for a minor or major in dance: MUS1050 and MUS1060

Synopsis A comparative and critical study of concepts, ideologies and techniques used in contemporary Western and traditional Southeast and South Asian dance and choreography. Students are guided towards a critical analysis of these performance idioms and their application in original choreography created by each student.

Assessment Written (2000 words): 30% + Practical assigments: 20% + Examinations (Performance and explanation of student's 20 minute original choreographed work): 50%


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