DANCE
Board Developed Course (ATAR) - 2 Units
This course is for students with a strong interest in performance and choreography who wish to explore creative expression and refine technical movement skills.
Students will be guided through the study of Dance as an art form across three interrelated components; Performance, Composition and Appreciation. Students will be assessed on practical, oral and written skills. The focus of this course is to develop technical skill, creativity, teamwork, confidence and critical thinking.
PRE-REQUISITES
Students of varying academic abilities can find success in this course; however all students must engage in solo dance performances.
Completion of Stage 5 Dance recommended but not essential and previous dance tuition in any dance genre is an advantage.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Year 11
• Core Performance – Modern Contemporary Techniques and Safe Dance
• Core Composition – Choreography and Artistic Expression
• Core Appreciation – Dance History and Criticism.
Year 12
• Core Performance – Modern Contemporary Techniques and Safe Dance
• Core Composition – Choreography and Artistic Expression
• Core Appreciation – Dance History and Criticism
• Major Study
HSC EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Practical Examinations 80%
• Core Performance (3-5 Solo Minute Dance and Interview) 20%
• Core Composition (3-5 Minute Dance and Interview) 20%
• Major Study (4-6 Minute Project of choice and Interview) 40%
Written Examination 20%
• Core Appreciation Essay 20%
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS COURSE
This course requires student to present a Major Study 40%. This individual project is negotiated between the student and the teacher at the beginning of the HSC Course and can be in one of the following areas; Performance, Composition, Appreciation or Film and Video.
Students will be given a range of performance opportunities including, Star Struck, Hunter Dance Festival, State Dance Festival, Schools Spectacular, CAPA Showcases and events.
Further information is available on the NESA website.