BCA401D Artistic Expression and Practice  1 - Dance Didactics

Contents and structure

This subject informs of Dance Didactics: The Teaching methods, theories and practice in dance in general. Through this course you gain insight into and experience of using dance and movement, working with children, young persons and/or other amateurs. Performance, directing, teaching and tutoring skills are emphasized. The study is open for exchange students. 

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The student:

• Will know of teaching methods in dance
• Will know of music analysis for use in dance-work
• Will know how to involved children, young persons and/or other amateurs in dance/movement activities
• Will know strategies for presenting and performing Dance

Skills

The student:

• Can practice and perform general principles of dance-didactics
• Can organize and teach simple dances and dance-shapes, involving children, young persons and/or other amateurs
• Can plan and organize the use of dance and movement involving children, young persons and/or other amateurs

General competence

The student:

• Understands and can implement dance and movement-work in creative projects for children, young persons and/or other amateurs

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Experience of physical work, such as dance, physical education, sports and/or experience with other body-cultures. Experience with Drama

Teaching methods

Practical work with the use of dance, lectures, tutoring/guidance, groupwork and written tasks.

Field- and practice work with amateurs as participants.

Compulsory learning activities

• Active participation in the practical workshops, lectures and written assignments 
• Field- and practice work including amateurs participating
• One groupwork
• Written assignments 

Assessment

Part 1: Practical didactic exam, weighting 60%.

Part 2: Individual oral exam, weighting 40%.

Grading scale: A - F.

Examination support material

All printed and written material allowed, including video-material from internet. Technical equipment such as light and sound for stage, film and/or video camerawork 

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