DRA307 Creative Dance

Contents and structure

The module focuses on learning the basic elements of creative dance, including exploratory and improvisational dance processes, as well as dance didactics, dance history and theory.

The module is open for exchange students.

Explorative dance work, dance didactics, choreography and dance theory are central parts of the study. The role of teacher as organizer, supervisor/coach and collaborator is also central in this study.

Learning Outcome

At the end of the module the candidate has obtained knowledge of:

• Dance didactical and historical dance- genres and traditions.
• Dance didactics and choreography.
• Knowledge of music applied to the core of dance
• How dance connects to the subjects; drama and music.

At the end of the module the student is able to:

• Prepare, implement and evaluate a teaching plan using dance as the exploratory form.
• Prepare and teach simple dance expressions.
• Use knowledge of dance in drama pedagogical/didactic contexts.

At the end of the study the candidate is capable of:

• Planning, leading and implementing creative projects for children and/or young people, including dance as part of the project.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Teaching methods

Teaching and work forms included in the course: A practical-methodical approach to creative dance, scenic communication, lectures, tutorials, student planned teaching and writing assignment.

Compulsory learning activities

A minimum of 80% attendance at teaching lessons. The student has the responsibility of own attendance and when she/he exceeds the accepted limit of absence. Accepted work requirement is valid the following semester.

Assessment

The exam consists of two parts:

1. Practical choreographic exam in groups, followed by an group conversation/dialogue on the choices made in the group.

The practical exam is organized in one day. The task for the exam is given to weeks before the exam.

Criteria of assessment:

• The group's choreographic plan as a whole
• The connection between form and content
• The artistic qualities of the choreographic plan
• Interaction within the group

2. An individual paper, with reflections on artistic/didactic work in the dance performance exam. The paper should have a volume of ca. 800 words.

The task is given two weeks before the exam. The written paper must be sent to the course coordinator no later than two days before the practical group exam.

Criteria of assessment:

• The candidate's ability to reflect on her/his own learning
• The candidate's ability to reflect on the dance skills/knowledge

One grade/mark will be given for the exam. The two parts are weighted as follows:

• Part 1 - group grade/mark: 90%
• Part 2 - individual grade/mark: 10%

In special cases, the practical exam grade may be adjusted for individual members of the group. Time and space for the exam is announced on Studentweb. Mark scale: A - F. New/postponed exam will be an individual exam, arranged in agreement with course coordinator.