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.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

  • Unit Title

    Extend ballet performance skills to a professional level
  • Unit Code

    CUADAN604
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    120
  • 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 perform complex ballet technique demonstrating range, depth, precision and artistry across classical and contemporary repertoire at the professional level.

Elements

  • 1. Excel at a physical conditioning program.
  • 2. Use practice sessions to increase level of artistry and presentation.
  • 3. Perform at a professional level.
  • 4. Develop professional practice.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Vet FullNot Offered37 x 1.5 hour ensemblesNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to: - use physical control throughout performances, including pas de deux - demonstrate through the execution of sequences the following fundamental dance skills: - high level of coordination of limbs, torso and head - high level of spatial awareness in group movements - alignment and extensions in highly difficult combinations - skills and speed in directional changes - reproduction of complex movement sequences on both sides of the body - develop professional practice - use ballet and stage 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

To complete the unit requirements the individual must: - explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and ballet technique: - extending - folding - relationship with gravity - rotating - shifting weight - spatial 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 - demonstrate understanding of the fundamental technical principles in classical ballet - demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the history and philosophical nature of 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.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.

  • Unit Title

    Extend ballet performance skills to a professional level
  • Unit Code

    CUADAN604
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    120
  • 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 perform complex ballet technique demonstrating range, depth, precision and artistry across classical and contemporary repertoire at the professional level.

Elements

  • 1. Excel at a physical conditioning program.
  • 2. Use practice sessions to increase level of artistry and presentation.
  • 3. Perform at a professional level.
  • 4. Develop professional practice.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Vet FullNot Offered37 x 1.5 hour ensemblesNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to: - use physical control throughout performances, including pas de deux - demonstrate through the execution of sequences the following fundamental dance skills: - high level of coordination of limbs, torso and head - high level of spatial awareness in group movements - alignment and extensions in highly difficult combinations - skills and speed in directional changes - reproduction of complex movement sequences on both sides of the body - develop professional practice - use ballet and stage 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

To complete the unit requirements the individual must: - explain how the following principles relate to physical movements and ballet technique: - extending - folding - relationship with gravity - rotating - shifting weight - spatial 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 - demonstrate understanding of the fundamental technical principles in classical ballet - demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the history and philosophical nature of 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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