BA (Hons) Dance and Creative Performance

Module: 4DC003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module’s aim is to develop students as performers through weekly practical study of dances from the repertoire. Students will be expected to attain and maintain a suitable level of fitness to underpin their practical dance work, as well as to explore their potential as interpretive and performing artists. Practical classes will be supported by guided reading and viewing of dance works. This module will also develop students' knowledge of work ethic relevant to working in a dance studio as developing artists.

Module: 4DC002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module introduces students to a range of dance styles, techniques (Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz where applicable) and professional ethics of working in a dance studio safely and effectively. This module has one main aim, namely to develop students as physical dancers where they will learn universal dance technique principals and how to apply these to their own physique. Students will be expected to attain and maintain a suitable level of fitness (cardiovascular fitness and core strength) and work ethic to underpin their practical dance work. Students will support their practical classes with independent study which includes rehearsals, viewing of professional work, guided readings and formative assessment tasks.

Module: 4DC006

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module aims to develop students’ understanding of improvisation and choreographic processes leading to the creation, development, and performance of dance pieces. The module references current dance-making trends and aims to extend knowledge and understanding of the ways in which choreography is initiated and developed. Students will explore and develop the creative process using improvisation, compositional devices, technology, and other art forms. Practical work will be underpinned by theoretical studies and students will enrich their understanding through a range of reading, writing, film tasks and reflections on creative processes undertaken in classes. This module will also develop students' working practices as individuals and within collectives.

Module: 4SW002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module will introduce students to performance analysis. Performance analysis is key to the study of any of the performing arts disciplines. Focusing on the ways in which we ‘read’ performance, the module will help you develop a range of skills in order to facilitate your ability to critically evaluate and articulate your understanding of the performances you watch.

Module: 4DR023

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Walsall Campus

Costume is a fundamental element of performance: it communicates place, time and character. During this module you will design, develop and create a costume design based on a character from a pre-existing source or text. You will develop ideas through the use of a sketch book and learn the fundamentals of costume making, using materials, techniques and processes to produce a costume appropriate for production use.

Module: 4DR019

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Walsall Campus

During this module you will have the opportunity to engage with sources and texts, developing ideas arising from the material and designing for production. You will engage with a wide variety of methods to help you interpret texts and realise their potential for developing creative and innovative designs.

Module: 4DR024

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module on devising will allow you to explore a range of approaches to creative performance making; you will explore ways to find a starting point, generate performance material, and compose performances. You will learn important skills such as how to collaborate effectively and how to reflect on your work in order to develop it further. The emphasis will be on learning through doing and the module will allow you to work collaboratively to create your own work.

Module: 4MU083

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module develops your understanding of the history of the musical, and explores how that history gets told. We will think about who gets to be part of the story and ask if the story needs changing. We consider the contributions of many groups who have developed the form we know today: we explore the work of key Black, Jewish, women and LGBTQ+ creative practitioners whose work has sometimes been overlooked in histories of the form. We interpret the cultural and social contexts that shape these processes, through practical workshops and seminar discussions. We will explore how the history of the musical might shape its future. The module will improve your knowledge of repertoire (songs and practices) and musicals.

Module: 4DR020

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Walsall Campus

This core module will enable you to develop your skills in special effects make-up. You will become familiar with the materials used, including on-skin silicone, liquid latex and gelatine and learn the intricate processes involved required to make, apply and remove special effects make-up.

Module: 4MU078

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module focuses on developing your understanding of policies and procedures such as the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion in teaching, safeguarding legislation and keeping children and young people safe in education . The module will help you to understand child development so that you can promote positive behaviour or manage challenging and inappropriate behaviour in the classroom. Lesson planning and micro-teaching activities will give you the opportunity to gain some classroom experience through micro-teaching exercises. Reflective tasks and professional discussions will help you to explore how you can develop creativity within your teaching practice and subject discipline.

Module: 4MU018

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Walsall Campus

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This module provides a practical overview of live sound and lighting for performance ...