VET Dance

VET DANCE

(CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance )

RTO: To be determined

VCE VET Dance is a nationally recognized dance course. CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance with elements of CUA30120 Certificate Ill in Dance.

VCE VET Dance is a pre-vocational course, and will prepare you to audition for further training as dancer, dance teacher or choreographer. The course allows you to gain knowledge on the dance industry, how it works, what is expected of you and possible pathways within dance.

The VCE VET Dance program is drawn from a national training package and offers a portable qualification which is recognised throughout Australia. This qualification provides students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career or further training in

the live performance industry. Scored assessment is available for the Scored Units 3 and 4 sequence of the VCE VET Dance program.

Does this subject contribute to my Yr 12 ATAR? VCE VET Dance contributes to your ATAR score in the following way: 2 solos (one in each dance style) contribute 50% to your ATAR score for VCE School

assessed coursework contributes the other 50% of your ATAR score.

Who Should Apply?

There are no prerequisites to enroll in the VCE VET Dance course, although previous experience in dance will be an advantage.

It is recommended that students take unit 1&2 before commencing units 3&4. Students may commence VCE VET Dance in year 10, accelerated, or year 11. If a student wishes to only complete units 3&4 they will have to apply to their school for consideration.

Possible Job Outcomes: Choreographer, Community Dance Worker, Dancer, Dance Critic, Dance Teacher, Dance Therapist,

Dance Writer, Allied Health Practitioner, Physiotherapist,

Pilates or Yoga instructor, Dance Studio Owner and can lead to other certificates and diplomas in the dance industry

Program Length:

The nominal hours for VCE VET Dance depend on which elective units/dance styles you choose and range from

320 to 400 hours over the two years of the course.

Assessments

•         Planning, creating, rehearsing + performing own choreographed dances

•         Rehearsal + performance observations- solo and group

•         Planning and implementing fitness plans

•         History of and themed performance in different dance styles

•         Planning and performing in live auditions

Year One:

Core units

CUADAN211 Develop basic dance techniques CUAPRF211 Prepare for live performances CUAWHS111 Follow safe dance practices CUAWHS211 Develop a basic level of physical

fitness for dance performance

BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others

Elective units (choose 2)

CUADAN213 Perform basic jazz dance techniques

CUADAN215 Perform basic contemporary dance techniques

CUADAN216 Perform basic ballet techniques CUADAN217 Perform basic tap techniques CUADAN218 Perform basic street dance

techniques

CUADAN219 Perform basic cultural dance techniques

CUADAN220 Perform basic lyrical dance techniques

Year Two:

Core units

CUAPRF317 Develop performance techniques CUADAN212 Incorporate artistic expression into

  basic dance performances

CUAIND211 Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge CUAPRF314 Develop audition techniques

Elective units (choose 2)

CUADAN315 Increase depth of jazz dance techniques

CUADAN316 Increase depth of ballet dance techniques

CUADAN317 Increase depth of cultural dance techniques

CUADAN318 Increase depth of contemporary dance techniques CUADAN319 Increase

depth of street dance techniques

CUADAN320 Increase depth of social dance techniques

CUADAN321 Increase depth of tap dance techniques

CUADAN322 Increase depth of lyrical dance techniques