Dance

DANCE (BDC)

PRELIMINARY THEN HSC 2 UNIT CATEGORY A HSC AND ATAR


Prerequisite None - different components and choices throughout the course caters for all levels.


Course Description

Dance in Stage 6 is designed for students to experience, understand and value dance as a unique artform through an equal emphasis on the core components of Performance, Composition and Appreciation. Through the study of dance as an artform, students learn about and through dance performance. The knowledge, understanding and skills in physically preparing the body to dance (Dance Technique) and the application and demonstration of knowledge, understanding and skills in a ‘Dance/Work’. They learn about and through Dance Composition (choreographing). The knowledge, understanding and skills which underpin the theories, principles, processes and practices of Dance Composition (choreographing). Students are encouraged to create and develop a personal response that communicates intent (choreographing a dance work that communicates an idea or meaning). They learn about and through Appreciation (theory) of dance as works of art; that is, the study of seminal artists and works for their contribution to the development of dance.


For whom is this subject intended

No prior study of dance is required. The Dance Stage 6 course is designed for a range of students: those who have completed the Dance 7-10 syllabus, those with other previous dance experience and those who are studying dance for the first time. Learning results from experience, and the theoretical and practical knowledge augment and enrich one another. Through the study of dance as an artform, students learn the skills to dance, to perform and to create dances, to critically analyse, respond, enjoy and make discerning judgements about dance, and to gain knowledge and understanding.


Main Topics Covered

Year 11 course

Students complete the following course components

  • Performance (40%), Composition (20%) and Appreciation (20%)

  • An additional 20% to be allocated by the teacher to suit the specific circumstances/context of the class.


HSC Course

Students continue common study in the three course components of Performance, Composition and Appreciation and also undertake an in-depth study in one of the Major Study components, either Performance, Composition, Appreciation or Dance and Technology (Creating a film).

  • Core (60%) - Performance (20%), Composition (20%) and Appreciation (20%)

  • Major Study (40%) Performance, Composition, Appreciation or Dance and Technology.


Particular Course Requirements


Core Performance

Solo Dance & Discussion (20%)

Core Composition

Solo composition performed by another student & discussion (20%)

Core Appreciation

A written exam- 1 hour (20%)

Major Study Performance

One solo dance and discussion or

Major Study Composition

One dance composition: new solo, group dance, discussion or


Major Study Appreciation

Written examination: 1 hour or

Major Study- Dance & Technology

Option 1: Choreographing the Virtual Body. Presentation of a choreographed work using 3D animation software and discussion or

Option 2: Film and video. Presentation filmed, edited, choreographed and discussion