COURSE INFORMATION

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A53 Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Dance)

This accredited course prepares the talented practitioner for the demands of work in mainstream dance companies in Australia and overseas by providing intense practical experience, both technical and stylistic, in classes and through performance opportunities.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants apply directly to WAAPA.

 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission is based on audition and interview.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

As below.
 
YEAR ONE
 
Full-Year Units
WAAPA00039 » Develop skills in ballet to pre-professional level   
WAAPA00040 » Rehearse and perform dance repertoire   
WAAPA00041 » Develop skills in contemporary dance technique   
WAAPA00043 Develop skills in related physical disciplines   
WAAPA00045 Relate human physiology to dance and safe dance practices   
WAAPA00046 Place Dance in a Historical Context   
WAAPA00047 Develop movement vocabulary for choreography   
 
Semester 1
WAAPA00120 Explore music in the context of dance   
 
YEAR TWO
 
Full-Year Units
WAAPA00048 » Refine ballet skills at pre-professional level   
WAAPA00049 » Develop performance skills and rehearsal technique   
WAAPA00050 » Perform different styles of contemporary dance at an intermediate level   
WAAPA00051 Extend knowledge of related physical disciplines   
WAAPA00121 Develop Knowledge and Application of Music in the Context of Dance   
WAAPA00054 Investigate dance conceptually   
WAAPA00055 Compose works for solo and ensemble performance   
 
Semester 2
WAAPA00053 Develop kinaesthetic senses through Feldenkrais   
 
YEAR THREE
 
Full-Year Units
WAAPA00056 » Utilise skills in industry   
WAAPA00058 Analyse current art-form developments and practices   
WAAPA00060 » Perform Advanced Ballet and Associated Contemporary Dance Repertoire at a Professional Level   
WAAPA00062 Refine knowledge of related physical disciplines   
 
Semester 2
WAAPA00065 Manage, plan and implement arts events   
 
Two electives selected from:
WAAPA00057 Plan, develop and teach movement experiences   
WAAPA00064 Create choreography for stage and screen   
WAAPA00124 Acquire basic skills in acting   
WAAPA00116 Develop skills in digital media for choreographic purposes   
 
PLUS: One of the following structures:
Structure A – Ballet
WAAPA00059 » Perform classical ballet techniques as a major at a professional level   
WAAPA00061 » Perform contemporary dance techniques as a minor at an advanced level   
 
Structure B – Contemporary
WAAPA00117 » Perform contemporary dance techniques as a major at a professional level   
WAAPA00118 » Perform classical ballet techniques as a minor at an advanced level   
 
 
NOTES:
With the exception of those units indicated as semester units, all units are full year units with enrolment at the commencement of the year. Each unit runs for thirty-six teaching weeks. The academic year is divided into two semesters. In each semester one week is set aside for practical assessments. Two or three weeks per semester may be set aside as production weeks. Two or three public productions are rehearsed and performed during the academic year.
 
» Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a Faculty Board has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012