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Undergraduate Module Descriptors 2012/13

SP5208: Choreography

Module Title Choreography
Module Code SP5208
Module Tutor Emily Young
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass SP4204
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be counted with SPE214

Only available to those students studying Sports and Dance Education or Performing Arts.

Brief Description

This module will advance technical knowledge choreography through experiential and applied learning. It aims to develop an artistic and aesthetic understanding and critically analyses current influences in choreography, styles and choreographic trends. Innovative application of movement components and compositional devices will be researched and applied. Students will reflect upon and develop knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning choreography in dance for children and young people

 

This module is recommended for students wishing to pursue a career in teaching or performing arts. This module will also develop knowledge of safe dance practice, performing with others, awareness, and sensitivity.

 

This module is Category A under the University's Active Engagement in Learning Scheme. This means that absence from specified sessions will result in loss of marks (5% from the final module mark for each occasion of non-attendance).

Indicative Syllabus Through lectures and practical activity students will attend workshops that enable students to identify and explore a wide range of choreographic skills, combining theory with dance technique; the compositional outcomes will be delivered in as group performances.
Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to:

 

·         Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge of Laban’s principles of movement and choreographic

·         Knowledge and critical understanding of the principles and approaches to teaching and learning in dance

·          Understanding of the safe and effective planning, delivery and evaluation of teaching and learning in dance

·         Understanding of the management of the learning environment in dance

·         Understanding of inclusive teaching and learning environment

Understanding of creative approaches to teaching and learning in dance.

Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 45
Independent Learning Hours: 105
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 30% Coursework: Individual, presentation: Presentation.
002: 70% Coursework: Group work, presentation: 20 Minute Group Presentation.
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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