Dance Performance: Young People BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Winchester

£ 27,750 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Winchester

This course focuses on the practice and study of dance performance with, by and for young people - in the dance studio and in the theatre in creative, performance and educational settings. Modules focus on dance performance, making, facilitation, education and teaching, embedding the skills, knowledge and understanding for application in a range of settings.Throughout the programme you integrate critical, creative and physical approaches to develop strong choreographic, performance and facilitation skills. A range of analytical and theoretical frameworks overarch a reflective practice of dance. Through workshops, lectures and placements you learn to employ and deploy a variety of practical and cognitive skills. These collaborative processes underpin your own creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning in and through dance.Regular physical skills classes allow you to build skills and understanding of dance techniques and approaches including contemporary (Graham, Cunningham, Limon, Somatics) and urban (jazz and street) forms. Guided by staff and by professional artists you design, plan, lead and facilitate dance with different age groups, needs and styles. Within the interdisciplinary context of the Department of Performing Arts at Winchester you develop creative practices with and for young people. You explore physical theatres, scenography, digital technologies and object animation, building skills to engage young people through performance. Engaging young people is a key feature of the programme and you will spend time on work placements todevelop real-world experience.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Winchester (Hampshire)
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University Of Winchester, SO22 4NR

Start date

On request

About this course

Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc.), you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, your personal tutor and the wide range of services available to you within the University.Independent learningOver the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.Overall workloadYour overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course .Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 336 hours Independent learning: 864 hoursYear 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 300 hours Independent learning: 864 hoursYear 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 336 hours Independent learning: 840...

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Subjects

  • Dance
  • Teaching

Course programme

Year 1
  • Physical Skills 1
  • Making
  • Histories and Contexts
  • Coaching
  • Learning and Teaching in Dance
Year 2
  • Physical Skills 2
  • Dance Perspectives
  • Dance in Context

Optional modules include:

  • Choreography
  • Physical Theatres
  • Digital Performance
  • Immersive Performance
  • Puppetry and Object Manipulation
Year 3
  • Collaborative Project or Extended Independent Study
  • Physical Skills 3
  • Dance Performance and Facilitation: D@win
  • Performance Now: Debates and Discourses
  • Cultural Entrepreneurship

Dance Performance: Young People BA (Hons)

£ 27,750 VAT inc.