School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Perform advanced classical ballet technique
  • Unit Code

    CUADAN602
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    140
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Kim David MCCARTHY

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to train in the Italian virtuoso style of ballet that combines French ballet technique with a vigorous athleticism and has particular application to solo performances.

Elements

  • Excel at a physical conditioning program
  • Refine advanced technique
  • Perform advanced solo variations
  • Develop professional practice

Performance Evidence

Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
execute advanced ballet techniques with precision and artistry
execute advanced enchanements at a professional standard with accuracy, speed and clarity
use physical control throughout solo performances
demonstrate a high level of spatial awareness, including in floor patterns and aerial pathways
exhibit confidence in creating movement sequences
retain and reproduce complex movement sequencesuse ballet terminology correctly.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:explain how the following principles relate to performing advanced ballet repertoire:
balance
control of movement
muscular strength and flexibility
rotationspatial awareness
successional movement
use of breath

explain how the following apply in the context of safe dance practice and injury prevention:
articulation of the spine
engagement of the feet
bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso
range of motion of the joints
differentiation of the legs and pelvis
explain and demonstrate how the musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation apply to ballet technique

describe key points in the history of ballet relevant to chosen repertoire

explain the principles of advanced classical ballet.

Assessment

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
- fully equipped dance studios with suitable flooring
- appropriate music or accompanists.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Assessment

GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Perform advanced classical ballet technique
  • Unit Code

    CUADAN602
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    140
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Kim David MCCARTHY

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to train in the Italian virtuoso style of ballet that combines French ballet technique with a vigorous athleticism and has particular application to solo performances.

Elements

  • Excel at a physical conditioning program
  • Refine advanced technique
  • Perform advanced solo variations
  • Develop professional practice

Performance Evidence

Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
execute advanced ballet techniques with precision and artistry
execute advanced enchanements at a professional standard with accuracy, speed and clarity
use physical control throughout solo performances
demonstrate a high level of spatial awareness, including in floor patterns and aerial pathways
exhibit confidence in creating movement sequences
retain and reproduce complex movement sequencesuse ballet terminology correctly.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:explain how the following principles relate to performing advanced ballet repertoire:
balance
control of movement
muscular strength and flexibility
rotationspatial awareness
successional movement
use of breath

explain how the following apply in the context of safe dance practice and injury prevention:
articulation of the spine
engagement of the feet
bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso
range of motion of the joints
differentiation of the legs and pelvis
explain and demonstrate how the musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation apply to ballet technique

describe key points in the history of ballet relevant to chosen repertoire

explain the principles of advanced classical ballet.

Assessment

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
- fully equipped dance studios with suitable flooring
- appropriate music or accompanists.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Assessment

GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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