Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Choreography
Postgraduate
In Leeds
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Postgraduate
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Leeds
The course offers students a valuable opportunity to interrogate and challenge their choreographic practice whilst deepening their understanding of how their work is located within the wider context of current contemporary dance practice.
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Entry is through successful audition and interview. Candidates are asked to submit examples of their choreographic work on DVD and are normally expected to have prior choreographic experience and have successfully completed a three year dance training programme in the University or Conservatoire sector at H level or professional level. Candidates not holding one of these entry qualifications may apply for accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL).
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The Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Choreography is designed to facilitate advanced choreographic development through its focus on studio-based exploration and practice, which is supported and informed by a study and appreciation of how dance is created, performed and viewed.
The course offers students a valuable opportunity to interrogate and challenge their choreographic practice whilst deepening their understanding of how their work is located within the wider context of current contemporary dance practice. This is achieved through sustained engagement with choreographic experimentation and exploration and by students taking responsibility for their creative and production processes, including the presentation of their work and ideas in various performance contexts.
Throughout the course of study feedback, discussion and debate are actively encouraged through individual tutorials, group evaluations and seminars.
Programme StructureIn the postgraduate stage of the programme, which spans the first three terms of study, choreographic skills and understanding are extended through a series of practical workshops and seminar discussions. Students also gain theoretical and practical experience of working with music, design and related technologies in contextual and related study areas and through opportunities to engage with guest choreographers, composers and artists from other disciplines.
Perspectives on Creative Practice
Through a series of seminar sessions students are encouraged to consider a range of perspectives on creative practice. This study is supported by a programme of guest choreographers who are invited to discuss their personal and artistic philosophies and, where possible, to demonstrate aspects of their creative process in workshop or rehearsal situations.
Design & Media for Performance
Module tutors and visiting practitioners introduce students to a range of design concepts and applications including film and new media, sound and lighting design, costume, scenography and props.
Independent Choreographic Projects
During the first two terms of study taught sessions focus on the development of movement vocabulary, generating and devising processes, the context and location of performance and collaborative partnerships. Students also work independently to create a number of choreographic studies and two formally presented complete choreographic works; one for a middle- scale theatre space and the other for a performance setting of the student’s own choice.
Research Portfolio
The research portfolio underpins the work undertaken in all other modules providing a means by which students can reflect holistically upon their creative and professional development.
On successful completion of the postgraduate diploma the student may progress onto the MA stage of study. This takes place during a fourth term where students embark on an independent project involving the creation and staging of a substantial dance work for public performance. The presentation of the performance piece is supported by the submission of an extended research portfolio.
Course Fees:
Postgraduate Diploma in ChoreographyThe student contribution to postgraduate course fees for 2010/11 has yet to be confirmed but will not be less than the current year's fee (£4,175).
International Students
Non EU international students will be required to pay the full cost of their tuition. Fees for 2010/11 have yet to be confirmed but will not be less than the current year's fee (£12,470).
The additional fee for the extra term needed to complete the MA in Choreography for 2010/11 has yet to be confirmed but will not be less than the current year's fee (£1,390).
International Students
The additional fee for the extra term to complete the MA in Choreography will not be less than the current year's fee (£4,155).
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Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Choreography