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Module Study GuideAcademic Year 2017/18

CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUES 3

Location: The Creative Academy73a Stoke Poges lane, SLOUGH, SL1 3NY

Module Code: MU60051SLevel: 6Credits: 20

Version No 01 © UWL 2016

Form I – Module Study Guide template – April 2016 Page 1 of 31

Table of Contents

CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUES 3...................................................................................11. Module Leader, Teaching Team and Module Administrator Details......................32. Key Contacts..........................................................................................................43. Further Information................................................................................................54. Welcome to the Module.........................................................................................55. Timetable/Venue/Rooms.......................................................................................56. Aims of the Module................................................................................................67. Learning Outcomes................................................................................................68. Content of the Module............................................................................................79. Learning Resources...............................................................................................810. Reading List.........................................................................................................911. Assessment: General Information.....................................................................1012. Details of Assessment.......................................................................................11

Assessment 1........................................................................................................11Assessment task: A piece of group Contemporary choreography using the methodologies of a Contemporary or Dance Theatre choreographer whilst also being based on a sociological issue or current affair (live performance).................11

13. Summative Assessment Grid.............................................................................1414. External Examiner(s).........................................................................................1515. Statement on Plagiarism....................................................................................1516. Evaluation of the Module...................................................................................1617. Personal Development Plan (PDP)....................................................................1818. If You Have an Issue..........................................................................................1819. Drop-in Support Service.....................................................................................1820. Guide to Learning Sessions...............................................................................19


1. Module Leader, Teaching Team and Module Administrator Details

Include the full details of Module Leader, Module Tutors, and Administrator

Module Leader Sunita Bolton

Subject and School/College

The Creative Academy, London College of Music

Email [email protected]

Phone 01753 875 400

Location The Creative Academy

Name George Kirkham

Job title The Creative Academy Manager


Phone 01753 875 400


Name Jagdev Khatkar

Job title Quality Assurance and Business Manager


Phone 01753 875 400


Administrator Vacant

Job title Academic Administrator

Email

Phone 01753 875 400



mailto:[email protected]



2. Key Contacts

The key contacts for your course are set out below:

The Course Leader responsible for this module is George Kirkham, and can be contacted at [email protected]

The Head of Subject responsible for this module is David Henson, and can be contacted at [email protected]

The Head of School/College/Dean of College responsible for this module is Sara Raybould, and can be contacted at [email protected]

The Academic Partner Link Tutor responsible for this module is Marcia Carr, and can be contacted at [email protected]






3. Further Information

Due Dates:Assessments for this module are due on the following dates: Please see Annual Time Plan for exact due dates.

Assessment 1 occurs in Week 14 of Semester 1.


Total Guided Learning Hours 200

Consisting of:

Teaching Contact Hours 42

Independent Study Hours 158

Placement Hours N/A

Assessment:Percentage of final marks assessed by:

Practical Live Choreographic Performance 100%

CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUES 3 – LEVEL 6 - MODULE STUDY GUIDE

Section

Overview and Content4. Welcome to the Module

Welcome to the Contemporary Techniques 3 module. Over the next semester you will learn a great deal more about the methodologies applied by various Contemporary choreographers, Contemporary techniques used and the study of various Contemporary pieces. Most of the important information you require for this module is contained in this document. Students should familiarise themselves with this document to ensure that they successfully meet the requirements of this module and achieve the learning outcomes.

Module Summary

The Contemporary Techniques 3 module will further develop the student’s creative self while learning more about specific Contemporary and Dance Theatre choreographers. The module provides an opportunity to discuss and analyse professional UK, European and American Contemporary choreographers. In addition, the student will be able to emotionally engage in choreographic work in a way that has not been addressed in previous practical dance modules.

You will develop a professional knowledge and understanding of the principles, devices and methods used in the creation of Contemporary pieces. You will experience dance composition and the art of making structures in which movement and meaning occur, while creating a professional standard of choreography.

5. Timetable/Venue/Rooms

Timetables are emailed to students PRIOR to the beginning of the semester. Please see timetable and time-plan.

First Point of Contact

If you need to discuss any issue with this module, the first point of contact is the Module Leader, who is named at the start of this guide. If the Module Leader is unable to deal with the problem, you should then raise it with your Course Leader, and then with your Head of School. The Head of School responsible for this module is George Kirkham and can be contacted at [email protected]

Contemporary Techniques 3 Module Study Guide – The Creative Academy – University of West London © UWL 2016

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6. Aims of the Module

To enable students to create a group Contemporary or Dance Theatre piece; To embed in the student’s dance practice a professional working knowledge

and clear understanding of the use of choreographic devices within a creative process;

To ensure students are able to recognise and discuss choreographic styles; To increase the use of the creative imagination, physical skills, and intellectual

judgement while in addition developing performance skills further; and To display innovative approaches and openness to experimentation in realising

a creation.

7. Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to:

Knowledge and understandingLO6 1 Demonstrate a comprehensive awareness and understanding of the

conceptual issues relating to the production of Contemporary dance and the choreographic processes used;

LO6 2 Professionally replicate and present a range of key components of Contemporary Technique performances with professional performance discipline;

Intellectual (thinking)LO6 3 Critically evaluate form, content and process of the production of

Contemporary pieces and to critically analyse the content and process of professional Contemporary pieces;

Subject practical skillsLO6 4 Practically demonstrate the ability to produce a group Contemporary

piece using creative, technical and collaborative skills;

LO6 5 Demonstrate a level of professionalism to their work by attending all lectures and practical sessions. (Failure to do so will result in breach of health and safety, both to the student and to the group and as such will be reflected in the student’s final assessment);

Key transferable skillsLO6 6 Work professionally and effectively in a team;

LO6 7 Demonstrate appropriate levels of organisational skill in terms of planning, time management and problem solving; and

LO6 8 Communicate effectively.



8. Content of the Module

This module will explore the technique and vocabulary of movement of the Contemporary and Dance Theatre genres, whilst identifying and analysing the socio-cultural issues and techniques developed for choreography within these genres. The student will learn and perform sequences of movement either self-choreographed or by their peers, engage creatively with the material and explore movement principles professionally as an individual and in groups.

Students will study with one primary dance teacher during the semester with visits from others to focus on specific aspects of choreography, history and technique. Each teacher will bring to the classes his or her particular knowledge and experience of dance training and performance. Students will explore how to use and apply choreographic devices and the use of dance and text within workshops/seminars and lectures guided by the tutor. Students will engage in debate and discussion around theoretical issues and choreographic devices. They will replicate the movement of specific Contemporary practitioners’ techniques in the creation of their own material.

All students will be expected to use self-directed time to investigate, create and explore the creative self before they begin assignment work. All students will be encouraged to reflect and evaluate how they apply their knowledge and understanding of dance and choreography within the creation of a group Contemporary piece.

Lectures and seminars/workshops will reinforce the need for external feedback to enable the creator to understand how the audience will receive the Contemporary piece that s/he is creating. When it is appropriate, students will be required to obtain audience feedback to enable them to see their work more objectively.

9. Learning Resources

The majority of the module will be delivered through lectures with regular workshop/practical sessions.

Students will identify a piece of choreography and draw conclusions from the historic elements of the socio-political and cultural context in which it has been created. Students will engage creatively with the material and demonstrate their understanding of the movement associated with specific genres of Contemporary dance and Dance Theatre.

Each tutor will bring to the classes his or her particular knowledge and experience of contemporary dance training and performance. This will demonstrate the importance of physical training and adaptability within the dance Industry and the role that dance plays in commenting and reflecting on contemporary culture.



Structure of Learning Resources for Open Learning and E-Learning

The degree will offer an electronic learning environment for all students on the course. Students enrolled on the degree will be part of an electronic community and will have access to a virtual leaning environment through:

Email between staff and students; Electronic bulletin boards; Course information; Learning materials; and Access to the Internet for research.

This will be through the University of West London students’ intranet ‘Blackboard’ where appropriate; the Creative Academy website; Slough Borough Council; and UK Online centres.

Teaching will be delivered through weekly lectures; practical workshops and considerable use will be made of recorded resources. These will be supported by group seminars in which students will discuss specific issues relating to each topic. Handouts will be provided in some of the lectures and there will be background reading to do some weeks. Students will be expected to undertake significant independent study to complete assignments, requiring them to familiarise themselves both with the LRC resources and additional Creative Academy resources.

Electronic bulletin boards and e-mail correspondence will be used to facilitate the exchange of information between students and staff.

The Internet will also be a useful source of information for students when they come to completing assignments. However, information found on the net must be handled with extreme caution: there is no evidence to demonstrate how valid or accurate it is.

Learning Activities:

The approach taken to the acquisition of knowledge and understanding will make use of a blended learning approach. The range of teaching and learning methods on this course will include: Tutor input during classroom sessions i.e. lectures and practical workshops with

one primary tutor and visiting practitioners. The module will provide students with the opportunity to analyse selected film material and pictorial imagery underpinned with practical demonstrations and replication. Students will be provided with selected reading to supplement individual library based/Internet research;

Self directed learning through independent research; Visiting practitioners and speakers from the dance Industry; Student group practical demonstrations; and Guided reading.



10. Reading List

The reading list for your module is displayed below. You are expected to purchase the core texts listed below and are recommended to purchase the additional texts. .

All additional texts, viewing lists and copies of issues of The Dancing Times are available through the Creative Academy office for reference or free two-week loan. Late returns incur a charge.

Core essential texts:

Blom, L & Chaplain, L (2010) The Intimate Act of Choreography, University of Pittsburgh Press.

Additional Texts:

Bournville, A, (2000), Letters on dance and Choreography, London, Dance Books. Ashley, L, (2008), Essential Guide to Dance, 3rd Edition, UK, Hodder Education.

Other Learning Resources (journals, databases, Websites)

Dancing TimesDance NowDance Todaywww.dance4.co.ukwww.southeastdance.org





Section

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Assessment and Feedback11. Assessment: General Information

A variety of Assessment methods will be used, however the primary vehicle for assessment will be through on-going tutor observation and the performance of a group Contemporary or Dance Theatre piece. Students will be required to work to deadlines both within teams and independently. The work will be assessed using a variety of methods including:

Tutor marking and observation; Double marking; and External verification.

Individual progress in class will be continuously monitored and fed back to students by the module tutor, with input from visiting tutors. The performance assessment will demonstrate the student’s own investigation into the methodologies of a particular Director/Choreographer whilst also exploring a relevant contemporary subject matter. An understanding of the socio-political and cultural issues that shaped the development of Contemporary dance techniques, particularly in Western Europe, apply to all areas of this work.

Assessment Brief and preparation:

At the start of the semester students will be given an overview of the completion of choreography to create a Contemporary piece. The student will research both a sociocultural current affair and a Contemporary Director/Choreographer’s methodology. The student will then audition dancers to use to create a group piece using the chosen current affair and based on their chosen Contemporary dance practitioner’s work.

The tutor will assess the development and progression of each student through practical exercises each week and the attendance of each student.



12. Details of Assessment

Assessment 1

Assessment task: A piece of group Contemporary choreography using the methodologies of a Contemporary or Dance Theatre choreographer whilst also being based on a sociological issue or current affair (live performance).

Weighting: 100%

This weighting is divided into two parts:

a.) On-going assessment of student’s development and commitment throughout the semester (including research on content of choreography issue and Contemporary Practitioner): 30%

b.) Performance of Contemporary Techniques 3 piece: 70%

Date/time/method of submission: Week 14 of Semester One

Word count or equivalent: 7 - 10 minutes

Assessment Criteria:

The creation of the piece will demonstrate the student’s understanding of the development of Contemporary technique, the choreographic devices used by their chosen Contemporary Choreographer/Director as well as knowledge of the current affair that the piece is exploring.

Marking Scheme:

(80-100) The work excels in all or most of the following: intelligence; criticality; thoroughness; perspicacity; synthesis (of a broad range of sources or objects of study); originality; choreographic style; performance quality. It is the right length, pertinent, correct and carefully constructed, with a good sense of continuity and a coherent overall structure. The student demonstrates a professional attitude to choreography and the dance industry. The student has attended 100% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.

(70-79) The work excels in three or more of the following: performance skills; intelligence; criticality; thoroughness; perspicacity; synthesis (of a broad range of sources or objects of study); originality; choreographic style; performance quality. It is the right length, pertinent, with a good sense of continuity and a coherent overall structure. The student demonstrates a professional attitude to choreography and the dance industry. The student has attended 100% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.

(60-69) The work displays one or more of the following properties: intelligence;



criticality; thoroughness; precision; synthesis (of a broad range of sources or objects of study); originality; choreographic style; performance quality. It is the right length, with a good sense of continuity and a coherent overall structure. The student demonstrates a professional attitude to choreography and the dance industry. The student has attended 90% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.

(50-59) The work shows some evidence of involvement, and a little independence of thought from a range of sources. It is largely correct, pertinent and coherent, if not very well ordered. It is the right length and relevant. The student has attended 90% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.

(40-49) The work shows little independence of thought from its (perhaps very limited) sources, and limited signs of any involvement. It might be poorly ordered with a certain amount of redundancy, but it must be close to the right length, at least partially pertinent and coherent and is performed well. The student has attended less than 90% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.

Referral (20-39)

The assignment fails when it is at least three of the following: very badly ordered; heavily redundant; incoherent; irrelevant; of the wrong length. The student has attended less than 80% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.

Fail (0-19)

The work fails (badly) when it is all, or all but one, of the following: very badly ordered; heavily redundant; incoherent; irrelevant; of the wrong length. Student demonstrates no understanding or knowledge of a professional attitude to the creation of choreography or the dance industry. The work is of a very poor standard throughout showing little or no understanding of the brief. So heavily flawed conceptually that the work is rendered almost entirely meaningless. Shows crucial omissions in content, or meaning has disappeared into a morass of irrelevant materiel. OR No work submitted for assessment. The student has attended less than 50% of the practical workshops throughout the semester.

Pass requirements:

Students must achieve a minimum mark of 40% overall to pass this module. Students must attempt each component of the formal assessment above.

The marking criteria above are intended to assist students in the preparation for their module assignments. Students should refer to the criteria and the module learning outcomes regularly when working on their assignments. All written work must be typed.



Anonymous Marking:

The Creative Academy adopts the University policy of anonymous marking on all written assignments. However, within this module it is unfeasible to anonymously mark Assessment 1 as it is based on the student being present for the assessment. This policy will be adhered to where it is feasible and does not preclude the development of innovation in assessment practice. An external moderator, using a recording of each assessment for each student, will assess a selection of work.

Assessment feedback + timing for formative and Summative:

Summative feedback will be provided on an on-going basis from the Module Leader. Grades are posted on the student area at www.creativeacademy.org within 15 working days of the assessment and feedback is emailed to the students within 10 working days of the end of the semester.



13. Summative Assessment Grid

Type of assessment

Module learning outcome(s)

Word count or equivalent

Due date and time

Threshold (if applicable)

Pass mark Weighting Date assignment feedback will be made available to student

Performance 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8

7 – 10 minutes Week 14 Yes 40% 40 100% Ten working days after the end of semester.



14. External Examiner(s)

The External Examiner is an independent academic staff member from another institution who provides assurance that the assessment system is fair and ensures that standards on the course are comparable to other institutions.

The External Examiner(s) for this module are listed below. Please note that this is provided for information only; students are not permitted to enter into any correspondence about their marks with External Examiners.

Name Jane White

Job Title Senior Lecturer & Course Leader -BA (Hons) Dance Course

Institution

AUB

15. Statement on Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the practice of taking someone else’s work and/or ideas and passing it/them off as your own. It is the action of presenting someone else’s work as one’s own irrespective of intention. Close paraphrasing without adequate attribution; copying from the work of another person, including another student; using the ideas of another person without proper acknowledgement all constitute examples of plagiarism. In addition, the act of re-using work (whether in part or in whole) that you have previously submitted for graded assessment – at the University of West London or at another institution - without properly referencing yourself (known as ‘self-plagiarism’ ) shall also constitute plagiarism.

For further information please refer to the Student Handbook Section 3. University Regulations and Student Code of Conduct

For further advice on plagiarism go to the UWL website:

http://www.uwl.ac.uk/students/current-students/Advice-students-plagiarism


http://www.uwl.ac.uk/students/current-students/Advice-students-plagiarism


16. Evaluation of the Module

i) Evaluation framework

Towards the end of the module you will be invited to provide some feedback to the module leader. This will be through an online or paper survey and you will be given a few minutes in a taught session to complete it. Please think carefully about the feedback you provide. Constructive feedback will help your module leader understand your experience and help inform the development of the module. If you have concerns about individual members of staff, these should be taken to your module or course leader whose details are in Section 2 of this guide rather than expressed through the survey.

ii) Improvements made in response to student feedback

- All students of The Creative Academy are available during the module schedule for rehearsals with their designated choreographer;

- A third- year student is in charge of the fair and unbiased division of rehearsal space, ensuring that the cohort receive an equal number of rehearsal hours each week;

- The dancers are designated by the Module Leader to ensure fairness, transparency and an equal division of dancers per student.

Students will elect a student representative who will be given the opportunity to anonymously feedback individual issues with programme/module specification/tutoring. The Creative Academy will ensure that student feedback, where appropriate, feeds into individual lecture/workshop development, session planning and will be brought up and discussed at team meetings. Annually, students’ written and verbal feedback will be fed into the development of all modules to ensure that they remain relevant, although this will be assessed against industry need and academic rigour.



End of Semester evaluation

Contemporary Techniques 3

Please tick the appropriate response

Content:

appropriate inappropriate

too little about right too much

Theory/Practical balance:

too much theory about right too much practical

Pace:

too slow about right too fast

Lectures (tutor-led sessions):

poor average good

Workshop / Tutor support:

poor average good

Three things students like about the module:

1.

2.

3.

Three things students dislike about the module:

1.

2.

3.

Other comments:



17. Personal Development Plan (PDP)

Students are responsible for recording notes from weekly lectures either via written or electronic means. Students are encouraged to undertake self-directed learning through independent research of Contemporary and Dance Theatre choreographers, their methodologies and their chosen current affair. Students are encouraged to see live performances of Contemporary and Dance Theatre companies where available at theatres such as The Place Theatre or Sadler’s Wells, amongst others. All information gathered will inform each student for this module’s assessment.

Self-directed learning, analysis and interpretation of the materials recorded will inform each student’s personal development. Self-reflection between creative tasks and after rehearsals will also add to each student’s PDP.

18. If You Have an Issue

If you have an issue with the module or course you should speak to your personal tutor or Module Leader in the first instance. You could also speak to your Course Representative who will be able to raise it at a Course Committee that take place once each semester. You can also raise issues with your Course Leader. It is important that you raise matters as soon as possible so that they can be resolved.

If you have a complaint about the course you should raise this informally in the first instance with the Course Leader. If you are unable to resolve it informally, you should use the Complaints Procedure that is outlined in the Student Handbook. You are also encouraged to contact the Students’ Union about it. The University aims to ensure that most issues are resolved informally but the Complaints Procedure is there to help you resolve issues if this is not the case.

19. Drop-in Support Service

Opportunities to gain support are available daily through bookable sessions run by the wellbeing team. Between them, the wellbeing team have experience in all the courses taught at the Creative Academy. Wellbeing staff are there to offer guidance and support on a one-to-one basis, whether academic or personal - Appointment is needed, every Tuesday.

If you want to contact the service please email [email protected] to book an appointment.

*Please note that the service is un-available between June and September.






Section

C20. Guide to Learning Sessions

Session number: One

Topic Introduction to ModuleKey Concepts/Issues Introduction to the requisites of the module.

Explanation choreographic work required over the course of the module.

Teaching/Learning Tutorial and workshopRelevance to Assessment YesLinks to LSDS/Key Skills Activities

CommunicationAttendanceApplication of numberProblem solvingWorking with othersImproving own learning and performance

Brief bibliographySession Preparation; Independent Learning Activities; pre-reading, post-reading etc.Reference to tutor hand-outs

Start investigating current affairs and choreographers’ methodologies.

Session number: Two

Topic Principle functions of Contemporary DanceKey Concepts/Issues What are the principle functions of Contemporary

dance?Teaching/Learning Tutorial and WorkshopRelevance to Assessment YesLinks to LSDS/Key Skills Activities

CommunicationAttendanceProblem solvingWorking with othersImproving own learning and performance


Decide current affair and choose a choreographer.

Make a list of your ideal dancers to be auditioned for the piece.



Session number: Three

Topic Auditioning dancersKey Concepts/Issues Auditioning dancers with current affair and

Contemporary Choreographer’s methodologies in mind.

Teaching/Learning WorkshopRelevance to Assessment YesLinks to LSDS/Key Skills Activities



Decide on dancers for your choreographic piece.

Continue research into chosen Choreographer’s methodologies and begin to plan piece.

Session number: Four

Topic Practical tasks exploring Choreographer’s methodologies

Key Concepts/Issues Using the chosen Choreographer’s methodologies, devise tasks for current affair and give to dancers.

Teaching/Learning Tutorial and WorkshopRelevance to Assessment YesLinks to LSDS/Key Skills Activities



Undertake research, self-reflection and planning of rehearsals.



Session number: Five

Topic Choreographic IntentionsKey Concepts/Issues Using the chosen Choreographer’s intentions,

devise tasks for current affair and give to dancers.Teaching/Learning Tutorial and WorkshopRelevance to Assessment YesLinks to LSDS/Key Skills Activities



Undertake research, self-reflection and planning of rehearsals.

Session number: Six

Topic Sociological issues and how to demonstrate on stage

Key Concepts/Issues How can technique be used to create dance which raises questions and encourages the audience to ask questions

Teaching/Learning Tutorial and WorkshopRelevance to Assessment YesLinks to LSDS/Key Skills Activities



Undertake research, self-reflection, analysis and planning of rehearsals.



Session number: Seven

Topic Research and RehearsalsKey Concepts/Issues Continuing to create relevant material for

assessment.Teaching/Learning Workshop and feedbackRelevance to Assessment YesLinks to LSDS/Key Skills Activities

CommunicationAttendanceIndividual research, analysis and interpretationImproving own learning and performance



Session number: Eight



CommunicationAttendanceChoreographic problem solvingExploration of Contemporary Techniques 3 methodologiesWorking with othersImproving own learning and performance





Session number: Nine



CommunicationAttendanceApplication of numberChoreographic problem solvingExploration of Contemporary methodologiesWorking with othersImproving own learning and performance



Session number: Ten

Topic Research and RehearsalsKey Concepts/Issues Continue to explore choreographic practices with

particular relevance to chosen Choreographer and current affair.

Teaching/Learning Workshop and feedbackRelevance to Assessment YesLinks to LSDS/Key Skills Activities

CommunicationAttendanceWorking with othersUse of information technologyImproving own learning and performance





Session number: Eleven




CommunicationAttendanceExploration of Contemporary methodologiesWorking with othersImproving own learning and performance



Session number: Twelve




CommunicationAttendanceExploration of Contemporary Techniques 3 methodologiesWorking with othersImproving own learning and performance





Session number: Thirteen

Topic Rehearsals

Key Concepts/Issues Finish and refine piece of choreographyTeaching/Learning Workshop and feedbackRelevance to Assessment YesLinks to LSDS/Key Skills Activities

CommunicationAttendanceExploration of Contemporary Techniques 3 methodologiesWorking with othersImproving own learning and performance



Session number: Fourteen

Topic PERFORMANCE

Key Concepts/Issues Perform choreography to a live audienceTeaching/Learning Live Performance

ASSIGNMENT 1 (100% of TOTAL MARK)

Links to LSDS/Key Skills Activities

CommunicationAttendancePerformance qualityPerforming with othersTechnical abilityProfessional conceptualisation of narrative


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