Bachelor of Arts (Dance)

Edith Cowan University

A challenging contemporary dance focused course where regular performance intensive training and classroom practice are central to the philosophy of the programThe pursuit of physical excellence is paired with the nurturing of creativity laying the foundations for the performer choreographer andor independent practitioner The course provides an insight into dance as an art form and as a social and educative experience offering additional skills in communication critical thinking research and analysisSustainability in relation to professional career pathways is emphasised through engagement with industry partners and exposure to diverse performance environments Industry placement short study tours and international exchange opportunities provide a local national and international perspectiveCourse learning outcomesApply broad theoretical technical and practical discipline knowledge to a range of professional and associated dancerelated contextsThink critically to analyse interpret and conceptualise complex disciplinary knowledge within a choreographic and dance performance contextAdapt knowledge and skills in diverse performance contexts to produce creative and innovative ideas in response to industry trendsUse digital technologies and discipline related literacies to access evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sourcesSuccessfully communicate knowledge and ideas which incorporate other art forms including duo and improvisation within a range of choreographic styles and approachesIncorporate techniques and teaching approaches to demonstrate a global outlook and communicate crosscultural awareness including indigenous cultural competenceApply initiative and judgement in planning problem solving and decision making when interpreting the intention of choreographic work for professional practice in both solo and collaborative settings

School of Arts and Humanities

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