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Module Study GuideAcademic Year 2020–2021
MU60162O – Contemporary Techniques 3
Level: 6
Credits: 20
Academic Partner: Creative Academy
Table of contents
Key team contact details...................................................................................................................3
1 Module overview 4
1.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................4
1.2 Module summary content and aims.....................................................................................4
1.3 Learning outcomes to be assessed.....................................................................................5
1.4 Indicative Contact Hours......................................................................................................5
2 Assessment and feedback 6
2.1 Summative assessment grid................................................................................................6
2.2 Assessment brief including criteria mapped to learning outcomes......................................6
2.3 Learning materials...............................................................................................................9
3 Things you need to know 12
3.1 Engagement.......................................................................................................................12
3.2 Need help, just ask............................................................................................................12
3.3 Getting support for your studies.........................................................................................13
3.4 Student support..................................................................................................................13
3.5 Module evaluation – have your say!...................................................................................13
Key team contact details
Module Leader James Rosenthal
Subject Area & School/College Creative Academy
Email [email protected]
Phone 01753 875 400
Location Creative Academy
Module Tutor James Rosenthal
Email [email protected]
Phone 01753 875 400
Location Creative Academy
Module/Course Administrator Cassia Rudge
Email [email protected]
Phone 01753 875 400
Location Creative Academy
Subject Librarian The Curve
Email [email protected] / [email protected]
Phone 01753 875533 / 01753 875 400
Location The Curve & Creative Academy
The Course Leader overseeing this module is George Kirkham, and can be contacted at [email protected]
The Head of Subject overseeing this module is Gavin Baker and can be contacted at [email protected]
The Head of School responsible for this module is Professor Nicholas McKay, and can be contacted at [email protected]
The External Examiner responsible for this module is Jane White BA (Hons) Dance Course Leader, Arts University Bournemouth
The Academic Partner Link-Tutor responsible for this module is Dr Alejandro Postigo, and can be contacted at [email protected]
1 Module overview
1.1 IntroductionWelcome to Contemporary Techniques 3. This module will explore the technique and vocabulary of movement of the contemporary genre whilst identifying and analysing the socio-cultural issues and techniques developed for choreography within this style. The delivery of this module will be mostly practical and occur in the studio. However, there may be elements of the module that are taught online.
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1.2 Module summary content and aimsStudents will study with one primary dance lecturer within the module, but engage with different Contemporary dance lecturers and choreographers throughout the semester. Each practitioner will bring to the classes his or her particular knowledge and experience of Contemporary dance training and performance. Students will engage in debate and discussion around different choreographic methodologies. They will replicate the movement methodologies of different Contemporary dance practitioners in the creation of their own material. Students will explore how to use and apply choreographic devices within the workshops contained within this module.
All students will be expected to use self-directed time to investigate, create and explore the creative self before they begin assignment work. They will also be expected to see at least one live Contemporary dance performance over the course of the semester.
All students will be encouraged to reflect and evaluate how they have applied their knowledge and understanding of Contemporary dance choreography within the creation of a Contemporary dance piece. Students will obtain external feedback to enable them to see their work more objectively.
Aims of the module are to:
Develop and enhance each student’s Contemporary technique; including partnering work and contact partnering lifts.
Embed in the student’s dance practice a professional working knowledge and clear understanding of the use of choreographic devices within the creation of a Contemporary dance piece.
Ensure that students are able to recognise and critically evaluate differing choreographic styles used by different practitioners of Contemporary dance.
Increase the use of the creative imagination, physical skills, and intellectual judgement while in addition furthering the development of the student’s performance skills.
Display innovative approaches and openness to experimentation when given creative tasks.
Successfully perform a Contemporary dance piece under the guidance and direction of the Module Leader.
1.3 Learning outcomes to be assessedBy the end of the module all students will be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate to a professional standard the mental and physical understanding of key components of contemporary techniques, including partnering work.
LO2 Demonstrate a complex body of knowledge of contemporary dance techniques.
LO3 Demonstrate a comprehensive awareness and understanding of the conceptual issues relating to the production of Contemporary dance and the choreographic processes used.
LO4 Present a range of key components used by contemporary dance practitioners within a performance piece.
LO5 Critically analyse form, content and process of the production of contemporary dance pieces by Contemporary dance practitioners.
LO6 Practically demonstrate the ability to produce and perform a contemporary dance piece using creative, technical and collaborative skills to a professional level.
1.4 Indicative Contact Hours
Teaching Contact Hours 42 hours
Independent Study Hours 158 hours
Total Learning Hours 200 hours
2 Assessment and feedback
2.1 Summative assessment grid
Type of Assessment
Word Count or
equivalent
Threshold
(if Professional Body-PSRB
applies)
Weighting Pass Mark
Indicative Submission
week
Method of Submission & Date of Feedback
(refer to BB)
Practical (Continuous Assessment)
N/A 25% 40 Week 14 (Semester 1)
Ongoing (Rehearsal Process)
Feedback will be
provided 15 working
days after submission
Practical (Live
Performance)
7 – 20 minutes 75% 40 Week 14
(Semester 1)
Performance
Feedback will be
provided 15 working
days after submission
2.2 Assessment brief including criteria mapped to learning outcomes
Assessment 1
Assessment: Continuous AssessmentWeighting: 25%Date/time/method of submission: Week 14 of Semester One Word count or equivalent: N/A
Assessment Brief and preparation:
At the start of the semester, students will be given an overview of the completion of choreography to create a Contemporary dance piece. With the Module Leader, the students will create a Contemporary dance live performance group piece. The student will be expected to show professionalism and dedication throughout the rehearsal process. They will be actively involved during rehearsals through creation, discussion and self-evaluation. The piece must be no shorter than seven minutes and no longer than twenty minutes, using Contemporary dance methodologies as the primary source of innovation.
Assessment Criteria:
The lecturer will assess each individual student’s development over the course of the semester, both in the techniques used in Contemporary dance practice and in the intellectual understanding of Contemporary techniques undertaken. The tutor will assess the development and progression of each student through practical exercises each week and the attendance of each student. This will include perceptive analysis of technical challenges and the engagement with physical creative tasks given by the lecturer. The assessment will also include self-evaluation and critical analysis by the student. Attendance is of paramount importance for Health and Safety reasons and failure to attend all practical workshops will be reflected in the final module grade. (LO1, LO3 & LO5)
Marking Scheme:
First
(80-100)
The work excels in all or most of the following: intelligence; criticality; thoroughness; perspicacity; rehearsal; originality; choreographic style. The student is able to physically replicate the choreography to an excellent standard through the use of technique and performance skills. The student displays excellent creativity during the choreographic process. The student demonstrates an exceptional degree of commitment, creativity and innovation. The student represents absolute professional quality that is beyond reproach in every aspect of choreography, performance and the dance industry. It is almost impossible to find weaknesses in any area. The student has attended 100% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.
First
(70-79)
The work excels in three or more of the following: intelligence; criticality; thoroughness; perspicacity; rehearsal; originality; choreographic style. The student is able to physically replicate the choreography to an excellent standard through the use of technique and performance skills. The student displays excellent creativity during the choreographic process. The student demonstrates a professional attitude to the choreography, performance and the dance industry. The student has attended 100% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.
2:1
(60-69)
The work displays one or more of the following properties: intelligence; criticality; thoroughness; precision; rehearsal; originality; choreographic style. The student displays good technique and performance skills. The student displays good creativity during the choreographic process. The student demonstrates a professional attitude to the choreography, performance and the dance industry. The student has attended 90% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.
2:2
(50-59)
The work shows some evidence of involvement in the choreographic process. It is largely technically correct, with evidence of some performance skills, although the technical ability and performance quality of the student may need to be developed further. The student displays some creativity during the choreographic process. The student demonstrates some professional attitude to the choreography, performance and the dance industry, although this may be inconsistent. The student has attended 90% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.
3
(40-49)
The work shows little independence of thought from its (perhaps very limited) technical development and performance and limited signs of any involvement. It might be lacking in creativity with a certain amount of redundancy, but it must be close to the right length, at least partially pertinent and coherent, and the student has less than 90% attendance.
Fail
(20-39)
The assignment fails when it is at least three of the following: very badly ordered; heavily redundant; incoherent; irrelevant; of the wrong length. The student has attended less than 80% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.
Fail
(0-19)
The work fails (badly) when it is all, or all but one, of the following: very badly ordered; heavily redundant; incoherent; irrelevant; of the wrong length. Student demonstrates no understanding or knowledge of a professional attitude to the creation of choreography or the dance industry. The work is of a very poor standard throughout showing little or no understanding of the brief. So heavily flawed conceptually that the work is rendered almost entirely meaningless. Shows crucial omissions in content, or meaning has disappeared into a morass of irrelevant materiel. OR No work submitted for assessment. The student has attended less than 50% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.
Assessment 2
Assessment: Group Contemporary Choreography (Live Performance)Weighting: 75%Date/time/method of submission: Week 14 of Semester One, PerformanceWord count or equivalent: 7 – 20 minutes
Assessment Brief and preparation:
At the start of the semester, students will be given an overview of the completion of choreography to create a Contemporary dance piece. With the Module Leader, the students will create a Contemporary dance live performance group piece. The piece must be no shorter than seven minutes and no longer than twenty minutes, using Contemporary dance methodologies as the primary source of innovation.
Assessment Criteria:
The performance of the contemporary piece will demonstrate the student’s understanding of the development of contemporary technique, devices used in contemporary choreography and the cultural context in which it has been placed. The student will demonstrate their technical ability and performance quality throughout the performance. Attendance is of paramount importance for Health and Safety reasons and failure to attend all practical workshops will be reflected in the final module grade. (LO1, LO2, LO4 & LO6)
Marking Scheme:
First
(80-100)
The work excels in all or most of the following: intelligence; criticality; thoroughness; perspicacity; originality; performance quality. The student is able to physically replicate the choreography to an excellent standard through the use of technique and performance skills. The student demonstrates an exceptional degree of commitment, creativity and innovation. The student represents absolute professional quality that is beyond reproach in every aspect of choreography, performance and the dance industry. It is almost impossible to find weaknesses in any area. The student has attended 100% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.
First The work excels in three or more of the following: intelligence; criticality; thoroughness; perspicacity; originality; performance quality. The student is able to physically replicate the choreography to an excellent standard through the use of
(70-79) technique and performance skills. The student demonstrates a professional attitude to the choreography, performance and the dance industry. The student has attended 100% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.
2:1
(60-69)
The work displays one or more of the following properties: intelligence; criticality; thoroughness; precision; originality; performance quality. The student displays good technique and performance skills. The student demonstrates a professional attitude to the choreography, performance and the dance industry. The student has attended 90% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.
2:2
(50-59)
The work shows some evidence of involvement. It is largely technically correct, with evidence of some performance skills, although the technical ability and performance quality of the student may need to be developed further. The student demonstrates some professional attitude to the choreography, performance and the dance industry, although this may be inconsistent. The student has attended 90% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.
3
(40-49)
The work shows little independence of thought from its (perhaps very limited) technical development and performance and limited signs of any involvement. It might be poorly performed with a certain amount of redundancy, but it must be close to the right length, at least partially pertinent and coherent, and the student has less than 90% attendance.
Fail
(20-39)
The assignment fails when it is at least three of the following: very badly ordered; heavily redundant; incoherent; irrelevant; of the wrong length. The student has attended less than 80% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.
Fail
(0-19)
The work fails (badly) when it is all, or all but one, of the following: very badly ordered; heavily redundant; incoherent; irrelevant; of the wrong length. Student demonstrates no understanding or knowledge of a professional attitude to the creation of choreography or the dance industry. The work is of a very poor standard throughout showing little or no understanding of the brief. So heavily flawed conceptually that the work is rendered almost entirely meaningless. Shows crucial omissions in content, or meaning has disappeared into a morass of irrelevant materiel. OR No work submitted for assessment. The student has attended less than 50% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.
2.3 Learning materialsReading Lists
Essential:
Strauss, M & Nadel, M H. (2012) Looking at Contemporary Dance: A Guide for the Internet Age, Princeton Book Company, USA
Viewing List Artists & Companies:
Akram Khan Company
Batsheva Dance Company
Crystal Pite
Hofesch Schechter Company
James Cousins Company
James Wilton Dance
Jasmin Vardimon
Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company
Motionhouse
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company
Tavaziva
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3 Things you need to know
3.1 EngagementTeaching at UWL during the academic year 2020-21 will be conducted using the UWLFlex model and may involve a range of on site and online teaching and learning activities. Whether you are engaging with teaching and learning activities on site or via the UWL Virtual Learning Environment, we expect the same level of commitment and engagement from you. If you are unable to attend scheduled on site or online activities or complete activities in the time frames set out, you should let your tutors know. You should aim to stick to assessment deadlines; if you are concerned that you will not be able to complete your assessments on time, you should talk to your tutors. Your engagement, whether online or on site, will be tracked and if we see that you are not engaging, we will get in contact with you. However, we encourage you to let us know if you are struggling so we can work with you to find solutions and get you back on track as soon as possible. Give yourself the best possible chance to succeed by engaging with the full range of learning and teaching activities available to you.
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3.3 Getting support for your studiesThroughout your course of study, you will have access to a wide variety of sources of support depending on your individual circumstances and needs. Your first point of call for getting general academic support is your Personal Tutor. As well as approaching your Module Leader with any questions specifically related to your module and your Course Leader with questions on your Course, do contact your Personal Tutor or Apprenticeship Support Link Tutor for academic advice in relation to your studies and your academic development.
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