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Module Study GuideAcademic Year 2018-2019

Advanced Choreography Location: The Creative Academy, 73a Stoke Poges Lane, Off Portsmouth Court, SLOUGH, SL1 3NY

Module Code: MU60159O

Level: 6

Credits: 20

Version No 01 © UWL 2016

Table of ContentsAdvanced Choreography

1. Module Leader, Teaching Team and Module Administrator Details 32. Key Contacts 33. Further Information 54. Welcome to the Module 65. Timetable/Venue/Rooms 66. Aims of the Module 77. Learning Outcomes 78. Content of the Module 89. Learning Resources 810. Reading List 911. Assessment: General Information 1012. Details of Assessment 1113. Summative Assessment Grid 1414. External Examiner(s) 1515. Statement on Plagiarism 1516. Evaluation of the Module 1617. Personal Development Plan (PDP) 1618. If You Have an Issue 1619. Drop-in Support Service 1720. Guide to Learning Sessions 18

Session number: 1 18Session number: 2 18Session number: 3 19Session number: 4 19Session number: 5 20Session number: 6 20 Session number: 7 21Session number: 8 21Session number: 9 22Session number: 10 22Session number: 11 23Session number: 12 23Session number: 13 24Session number: 14 24

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1. Module Leader, Teaching Team and Module Administrator Details

Module Leader Blair Tookey

Subject and School/College

The Creative Academy, London College of Music

Email [email protected]

Phone 01753 875 400

Location The Creative Academy

Name George Kirkham

Job title The Creative Academy Manager


Phone 01753 875 400


Name Jagdev Khatkar

Job title Quality Assurance and Business Manager


Phone 01753 875 400


Administrator Cassia Rudge

Job title Academic Administrator


Phone 01753 875 400


2. Key Contacts

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The key contacts for your course are set out below:

The Course Leader responsible for this module is George Kirkham, and can be contacted at [email protected]

The Head of Subject responsible for this module is David Henson, and can be contacted at [email protected]

The Head of School/College/Dean of College responsible for this module is David Henson, and can be contacted at [email protected]

The Academic Partner Link Tutor responsible for this module is Emma Evans, and can be contacted at [email protected]


mailto:[email protected]



3. Further Information

Total Guided Learning Hours 200

Consisting of:

Teaching Contact Hours 42

Independent Study Hours 158

Placement Hours N/A

Assessment:

Percentage of final marks assessed by:

Choreography 100%

Due Dates:

Assessments for this module are due on the following dates:Week 14.Please see Time-Plan

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Overview and Content4. Welcome to the Module

Welcome to the Advanced Choreography module. Over the next semester you will learn a great deal more about Advanced Choreography. Most of the important information you require for this module is contained in this document. Students should familiarise themselves with this document to ensure that they successfully meet the requirements of this module and achieve the learning outcomes.

The Advanced Choreography module will further develop the student’s creative self while learning more about specific Contemporary/Commercial/Jazz choreographers. The module provides an opportunity to discuss and analyse professional UK, European and American choreographers. In addition, the student will be able to emotionally engage in choreographic work in a way that has not been addressed in previous practical dance modules. You will develop a professional knowledge and understanding of the principles, devices and methods used in the creation of choreographic pieces. You will experience dance composition and the art of making structures in which movement and meaning occur, while creating choreography of a professional standard.

You will also be expected to organise and structure a rehearsal plan for your piece and learn a great deal about how to engage and inspire your dancers. You will be responsible for informing them and immersing them into your piece. Your conduct, professional practice and organisation will have a huge bearing on the effectiveness of this assessment and should develop a wide number of skills that you have been honing during your professional dance training.

5. Timetable/Venue/Rooms

Please see timetable and time-plan

6. Aims of the Module

To enable students to create a Contemporary/commercial piece.• To embed in the student’s dance practice a professional working knowledge

and clear understanding of the use – choreographic devices within a creative process.

• To ensure students are able to recognise and discuss choreographic styles.• To increase the use of the creative imagination, physical skills, and intellectual

judgement while in addition developing performance skills further.• To display innovative approaches and openness to experimentation in realising a


creation.

7. Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to:

Knowledge and understandingLO6 1 Demonstrate a comprehensive awareness and understanding of the conceptual issues relating to the production of Contemporary/Commercial/Jazz dance and the choreographic processes used.

LO6 2 Professionally replicate and present a range of key components of Contemporary Technique, Jazz Techniques and Commercial Dance performances with professional performance discipline.

Intellectual (thinking)LO6 3 Critically evaluate form, content and process of the production of dance pieces and to critically analyse the content and process of professional dance pieces.

Subject practical skillsLO6 4 Practically demonstrate the ability to produce a Contemporary, Jazz or Commercial piece using creative, technical and collaborative skills.

LO6 5 Demonstrate a level of professionalism to their work by attending all lectures and practical sessions. (Failure to do so will result in breach of health and safety both to the student and to the group and as such will be

reflected in the student’s final assessment).

Key transferable skillsLO6 6 Demonstrate appropriate levels of organisational skill in terms of planning, time management and problem solving.

LO6 7 Communicate ideas and concepts effectively.

8. Content of the Module

This module will explore the technique and vocabulary of movement identifying and analysing the socio-cultural issues and techniques developed for choreography within the chosen genre (Contemporary, Jazz or Commercial). The student will learn and perform sequences of movement choreographed by themselves and their peers, engage creatively with the material and explore movement principles professionally as an individual and in groups.

Students will study with one primary dance teacher during the course with visits from other industry professionals to focus on specific aspects of choreography, history and technique. Each teacher will bring to the classes his or her particular knowledge and experience of dance training and performance.


Students will engage in debate and discussion around theoretical issues and choreographic devices. They will replicate the movement of specific Contemporary, Jazz and Commercial practitioner’s techniques in the creation of their own material.

Students will learn from one primary tutor with visiting practitioners. Students will explore how to use and apply choreographic devices and the use of dance and text within workshops/seminars and lectures guided by the tutor.

All students will be expected to use self directed time to investigate, create and explore the creative self before they begin assignment work.

All students will be encouraged to reflect and evaluate how they apply their knowledge and understanding of dance and choreography within the creation of a choreographed dance piece.

Lectures and seminars/workshops will reinforce the need for 'audience feedback' to enable the creator to understand how the Contemporary piece that the student is creating is being received by the audience.

When it is appropriate, students will be required to obtain audience feedback to enable them to see their work more objectively.

9. Learning Resources

The majority of the module will be delivered through lectures with regular workshop/practical sessions.

Students will identify dance and draw conclusions from the historic elements of the socio-political and cultural context in which it has been created. Students will engage creatively with the material and demonstrate their understanding of the movement associated with the specific genres of Contemporary, Jazz and Commercial dance.

Each tutor will bring to the classes his or her particular knowledge and experience of dance training and performance. This will demonstrate the importance of physical training and adaptability within the dance industry and the role that dance plays in commenting and reflecting on contemporary culture.

10. Reading List

The reading list for your module is displayed below. Any core texts that you will be expected to purchase will also be indicatedYou can also login to the Student Portal and select My Blackboard to see an online version of the reading list shown below for your module maintained by Library Services. This shows real-time availability of books in our library catalogue and direct links to recommended online resources to save your time. Special online support guides (LibGuides) for the subject are also available to help you find relevant information for assignments, with contact details of the Academic Support Librarian for your subject.


Essential texts:

Blom & Chaplain (2010) The Intimate Act of Choreography, Dance Books, UK

Additional texts:

• Ashley, L, (2004), Essential Guide to Dance, 2nd Edition, UK, Hodder & Stoughton• Bremser, M (2005), Fifty Contemporary Choreographers, London, Routledge

Other Learning Resources (journals, databases, websites)Dancing TimesDance NowDance Todaywww.dance4.co.ukwww.southeastdance.org.ukBloombergBBC NewsSky News

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Assessment and Feedback11. Assessment: General Information

Teaching will be delivered through weekly lectures, practical workshops and considerable use will be made of recorded resources. These will be supported by group seminars in which students will discuss specific issues relating to each topic. Handouts will be provided in some of the lectures and there will be background reading to do some weeks.

Students will be expected to undertake significant independent study to complete


assignments, requiring them to familiarise themselves both with the LRC resources and additional Creative Academy resources. It is anticipated that electronic bulletin boards and e-mail correspondence will be used to facilitate the exchange of information between students and staff.

The internet will also be a useful source of information for students when they come to completing assignments. However, information found on the net must be handled with extreme caution: there is no evidence to demonstrate how valid or accurate it is.

Learning Activities:The approach taken to the acquisition of knowledge and understanding will make use of a blended learning approach. The range of teaching and learning methods on this course will include:

• Tutor input during classroom sessions i.e. lectures and practical workshops with one primary tutor and visiting practitioners. The module will provide students with the opportunity to analyse selected film material and pictorial imagery underpinned with practical demonstrations and replication. Students will be provided with selected reading to supplement individual library based/internet research.• Self directed learning through work-place learning and independent research.• Visiting practitioners and speakers, including representatives from national and local business.• Student input in seminars and lectures.• Student group and individual presentations and practical demonstrations.• Guided reading.

Assessment methods:A variety of Assessment methods will be used, however the primary vehicle for assessment will be through on-going tutor observation and the performance of an Advanced Choreography piece.

Students will be required to work to deadlines both within teams andindependently. The work will be assessed using a variety of methods including:

• Tutor marking and observation;• Double marking; and• External verifier.

Individual progress in class will be continuously monitored and fed back to students by the module tutor, with input from visiting tutors.

12. Details of Assessment

Assessment 1: Choreography

Weighting: 100%a.) Ongoing assessment of student’s development and commitment throughout the semester (including research on content of choreography issue and contemporary practitioners): 30%


b.) Performance of Advanced Choreography piece: 70%

Date/time/method of submission: Week 14 Live Performance.

Word count or equivalent: 7-10 Minutes

Assessment criteria:

At the start of the semester students will be given an overview of the completion ofchoreography to create a Contemporary/Jazz/Commercial piece. The student will research a current affair and create a dance piece based on this theme.

The tutor will assess the development and progression of each student through observation and practical exercises each week and the attendance of each student. The ability to conduct effective rehearsals will also be considered.

The creation of the piece will demonstrate the student’s understanding of the development of Contemporary/Jazz/Commercial technique, devices used in choreography and the cultural context in which it has been placed.

Marking scheme:

(80-100) The work excels in all or most of the following: intelligence; criticality;thoroughness; perspicacity; synthesis (of a broad range of sourcesor objects of study); originality; choreographic style; performancequality. It is the right length, pertinent, correct and carefullyconstructed, with a good sense of continuity and a coherent overallstructure. The devising and rehearsal process was expertly constructed and effectively executed with little or no error. The student demonstrates a professional attitude tochoreography and the dance industry. The student has attended100% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.

(70-79) The work excels in three or more of the following: performance skills;intelligence; criticality; thoroughness; perspicacity; synthesis (of abroad range of sources or objects of study); originality;choreographic style; performance quality. It is the right length,pertinent, with a good sense of continuity and a coherentoverall structure. The devising and rehearsal process was very well constructed and effectively executed with little error. The student


demonstrates a professional attitude tochoreography and the dance industry. The student has attended100% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.

(60-69) The work displays one or more of the following properties:intelligence; criticality; thoroughness; precision; synthesis (of a broadrange of sources or objects of study); originality; choreographic style;performance quality. It is the right length, with a good sense ofcontinuity and a coherent overall structure. The devising and rehearsal process was well constructed and effectively executed. The studentdemonstrates a professional attitude to choreography and the danceindustry. The student has attended 90% of the practical workshopsthroughout the semester.

(50-59 The work shows some evidence of involvement and a littleindependence of thought from a range of sources. It is largelycorrect, pertinent and coherent, if not very well-ordered. It is the rightlength and relevant. The devising and rehearsal process was fairly well constructed and somewhat effectively executed. The student has attended 90% of the practicalworkshops throughout the semester.

(40-49) The work shows little independence of thought from its (perhapsvery limited) sources, and limited signs of any involvement. It mightbe poorly ordered with a certain amount of redundancy, but it mustbe close to the right length, at least partially pertinent and coherentand is performed well. The devising and rehearsal process was constructed and executed mostly without advanced planning or organisation. The student has attended less than 90% ofthe practical workshops throughout the semester.

Referral(20-39)

The assignment fails when it is at least three of the following: verybadly ordered; heavily redundant; incoherent; irrelevant; of the wronglength. The student has attended less than 80% of the practicalworkshops throughout the semester and their process was poorly constructed.

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 thewrong length. Student demonstrates no understanding or knowledgeof a professional attitude to the creation of choreography or thedance industry. The work is of a very poor standard throughoutshowing little or no understanding of the brief. So heavily flawedconceptually that the work is rendered almost entirely meaningless.Shows crucial omissions in content, or meaning has disappearedinto a morass of irrelevant materiel. OR No work submitted forassessment. The student has attended less than 50% of thepractical workshops throughout the semester.

Timing and methods of feedback (eg written, oral, group, individual, other):


Formative feedback will be provided on an ongoing basis from tutor. Summative written feedback will be provided by tutor with 15 working days after submission.


13. Summative Assessment Grid

Type of assessment

Module learning outcome(s)

Word count or equivalent

Due date and time

Threshold (if applicable)

Pass mark

Weighting Date assignment feedback will be made available to student

Live Performance of Choreography.

1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7

7-10 minutes

Week 14 Yes 40% 40 100% Week 14


14. External Examiner(s)

The External Examiner is an independent academic staff member from another institution who provides assurance that the assessment system is fair and ensures that standards on the course are comparable to other institutions.

The External Examiner(s) for this module are listed below. Please note that this is provided for information only; students are not permitted to enter into any correspondence about their marks with External Examiners.

Name Jane White

Job Title Course Leader

Institution Arts University Bournemouth

15. Statement on Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the practice of taking someone else’s work and/or ideas and passing it/them off as your own. It is the action of presenting someone else’s work as one’s own irrespective of intention. Close paraphrasing without adequate attribution; copying from the work of another person, including another student; using the ideas of another person without proper acknowledgement all constitute examples of plagiarism. In addition, the act of re-using work (whether in part or in whole) that you have previously submitted for graded assessment – at the University of West London or at another institution - without properly referencing yourself (known as ‘self-plagiarism’) shall also constitute plagiarism.

For further information please refer to the Student Handbook Section 3. University Regulations and Student Code of Conduct

For further advice on plagiarism go to the UWL website:

http://www.uwl.ac.uk/students/current-students/Advice-students-plagiarism

16. Evaluation of the Module

i) Evaluation framework

Towards the end of the module you will be invited to provide some feedback to the module


leader. This will be through an online or paper survey and you will be given a few minutes in a taught session to complete it. Please think carefully about the feedback you provide. Constructive feedback will help your module leader understand your experience and help inform the development of the module. If you have concerns about individual members of staff, these should be taken to your module or course leader whose details are in Section Key Contact of this guide rather than expressed through the survey.

ii) Improvements made in response to student feedback

The main issue that has been resolved for this module is that of casting. It is important for every choreographer to have dancers who are suited to the chosen style and choreographer that has been selected. With this in mind, the student needs to select a preferred list of dancers. These are then submitted to the module leader who will then organise casting in order to facilitate every piece and student.

It is preferred that no student at Creative Academy will be in more than one piece. At times this is unavoidable and the Module leader will ensure that the students in question are able to cope with the demands of this workload.

17. Personal Development Plan (PDP)

Students are responsible for recording notes from weekly lectures either via written or electronic means. Students are encouraged to undertake self-directed learning through independent research of dance theatre companies and choreographers and their methodologies. Students are encouraged to see live performances of dance theatre companies where available at theatres such as The Place Theatre or Sadler’s Wells, amongst others. All information gathered will inform each student for both assessments in this module.

Self-directed learning, analysis and interpretation of the materials recorded will inform each student’s personal development. Self-reflection between creative tasks and after rehearsals will also add to each student’s PDP.

18. If You Have an Issue

If you have an issue with the module or course you should speak to your personal tutor or Module Leader in the first instance. You could also speak to your Course Representative who will be able to raise it at a Course Committee which take place once each semester. You can also raise issues with your Course Leader. It is important that you raise matters as soon as possible so that they can be resolved.

If you have a complaint about the course you should raise this informally in the first instance with the Course Leader. If you are unable to resolve it informally, you should use the Complaints Procedure which is outlined in the Student Handbook. You are also encouraged to contact the Students’ Union about it. The University aims to ensure that most issues are resolved informally but the Complaints Procedure is there to help you resolve issues if this is not the case.


19. Drop-in Support Service

Opportunities to gain support are available daily through bookable sessions run by the wellbeing team. Between them, the wellbeing team have experience in all the courses taught at the Creative Academy. Wellbeing staff are there to offer guidance and support on a one-to-one basis, whether academic or personal - Appointment is needed, every Tuesday.

If you want to contact the service please email [email protected] to book an appointment.

*Please note that the service is unavailable between June and September.

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20. Guide to Learning Sessions

Session number: 1

Venue: The Creative Academy:


Key concepts/issues: Introduction to the requisites of the module. Explanation of choreographic work required over the course of the module. Mock version of the module in groups to get used to using a current affair within choreography to be performed and analysed at the end of the session.

Delivery method: Seminar, Practical Workshop and Student Led Rehearsal.

Formative/summative assessment opportunities: The session will contribute to the overall assessment of the students’ creative, and choreographic development.

Essential/Recommended reading for this session: Blom & Chaplain (2010) The Intimate Act of Choreography, Dance Books, UK

Ashley, L, (2004), Essential Guide to Dance, 2nd Edition, UK, Hodder & Stoughton

Recommended reading for this session: Bremser, M (2005), Fifty Contemporary Choreographers, London, Routledge

Independent study: Develop creative tasks, begin to explore topics of interest and potential choreographer’s

Reference to resources: Current newspapers and articles.

Session number: 2

Venue: The Creative Academy

Key concepts/issues: Choreography workshop 1 from visiting professional Choreographer.

Delivery method: Workshop

Formative/summative assessment opportunities: The session will contribute to the overall assessment of the students’ creative, and choreographic development. It will also develop their knowledge of professional choreographic works.

Essential/Recommended reading for this session:N/A

Independent study: Research choreography/company

Reference to resources: N/A


Session number: 3








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Session number: 7


Key concepts/issues:


Self-directed Rehearsals with Dancers. Formative feedback from tutor.

Delivery method: Rehearsals

Formative/summative assessment opportunities: The session will develop students creative voice, develop choreographic devices and the learn to manage dancers.

Essential/Recomended reading for this session:Blom & Chaplain (2010) The Intimate Act of Choreography, Dance Books, UK



Independent study: Research News Article, choreographic devices and chosen choreographer.

Reference to resources: News Article, videos of current choreography and core texts.

Session number: 8


Key concepts/issues: Self-directed Rehearsals with Dancers. Formative feedback from tutor.









Session number: 9










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Session number: 12


Key concepts/issues: Rehearsals and Mock Exam.

Delivery method: Rehearsals and tutorial.

Formative/summative assessment opportunities: The session will develop students creative voice and choreographic devices. The session will also develop the students ability to critically evaluate their own work.

Essential/Recommended reading for this session: N/A

Independent study: Research and rehearsals.

Reference to resources: Core Texts.


Session number: 13


Key concepts/issues: Rehearsals and Mock Exam.

Delivery method: Rehearsals and tutorial.

Formative/summative assessment opportunities: The session will develop students creative voice and choreographic devices. The session will also develop the students ability to critically evaluate their own work.

Essential/Recommended reading for this session: N/A

Independent study: Research and rehearsals.

Reference to resources: Core Texts.

Session number: 14


Key concepts/issues: Assessment 1 Choreography

Delivery method: Summative Assessment

Formative/summative assessment opportunities: Assessment 1

Essential reading for this session: N/A

Recommended reading for this session: N/A

Independent study: Final Rehearsals and preparation for assessment.



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