KDB218 Performance in Context 1
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| Unit code: | KDB218 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | KDB122 or KDB111 |
| Equivalent(s): | KDB215 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | A level of physical condition appropriate to the unit content and to safe dance practices is required. |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $957 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,320 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | KDB218 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | KDB122 or KDB111 |
| Equivalent: | KDB215 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | A level of physical condition appropriate to the unit content and to safe dance practices is required. |
| Coordinator: | Csaba Buday | c.buday@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This project-based unit develops technique, artistry, communication skills, performance ability and confidence through lectures, presentations, workshops, and student-led rehearsals,. It will enable you to use, adapt and transform your skills for artistic expression in various performing domains including collaborative and interdisciplinary practice.
This is the first of two units introducing you to the practice of the Teaching Artist as a facilitator of dance-led experiences. You will apply your developed knowledge of technical skills and artistic practice in the creation of a dance work. These skills are best developed in specific contexts to foster adaptability in dance performance, creative process and workshop settings.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an appropriate application of Teaching Artistry skills within a specific context.
- Work collaboratively with peers and other stakeholders on the development of a creative product.
- Effectively reflect on the key themes and learning experiences that emerge through the creative process and presentation outcome.
Content
The unit will be delivered in a blended teaching and learning environment: studio-based practical workshops and classes, online activities, independent research and reflection, and targeted lectures leading to a presentation experience within a specific context.
Learning Approaches
Studio-based and/or online creative workshops and a series of targeted lectures or discussions will be delivered in line with the project time-frame, either throughout the semester or in intensive mode to align with industry projects. You will use a variety of methods and approaches to reflect on the process of making and performing.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during dance studio sessions, online activities, workshops and discussions throughout the semester.
Assessment
Overview
There are two assessments for this unit. You will be assessed on a formative and summative basis on your engagement throughout the practical project undertaken in this unit, including where relevant classes, workshops, creative works, student-led rehearsals and presentations. This will be supported by an assessment of your learning as demonstrated in your creative works and presentations.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Creative Work
Formative and Summative: Students will be involved in the creation, analysis (reflective practice), rehearsal and, where applicable, the development of associated activities (e.g. workshops) for a presentation experience. To fulfill the objectives of this unit/assessment item (as applicable) participation and active involvement in all scheduled classes, creative and developmental processes and refinement of choreographic material is a requirement.
Assessment: Presentation
Formative: Students will present the finished work(s) that they have been developing throughout the semester. This presentation experience may be developed for workshop facilitation where applicable.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students and staff who access campus buildings and facilities are required to complete the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction. This must be completed online.
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Resources
Relevant unit readings and reference material will be available online.
To participate in this unit you will need a Working with Children card (Blue Card). The Working with Children card is free for all QUT students. Click on the link to access the appropriate form from the QUT website. Please note: It can take several weeks for the form to be processed.
Choreographers may provide appropriate resource material related to the work created and background material as suitable.
Risk Assessment Statement
For risks associated with using campus buildings or facilities, refer to the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction.
This unit also requires a Tier 2 Health and Safety Induction which is provided by the technician on site in the theatre, workshop or studio.
The study in this unit may involve physical training in purpose-built dance studios, at home, industry standard presentation venues or non-traditional dance venues. Physical challenges are an inherent part of dance training. The development of essential risk-management skills that minimise potential injury is a high priority with all teaching staff. You are taught safe dance principles as life-long learning skills and it is expected that you apply them in this unit.
Due to the athletic nature of dance training, the dance discipline provides the necessary duty of care in emergency situations through its first aid and health and safety officers at all venues in which you are required to participate in this unit.
Where appropriate, access to on campus doctors is possible at short notice.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.KK34 Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate technical proficiency in at least one area of your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3 - Work productively as a leader and collaborator in disciplinary and interdisciplinary creative practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2 - Formulate and apply an independent perspective through reflection and by acting on the informed critique of others.
Relates to: ULO3 - Demonstrate respect for cultural and social differences, and work with integrity across creative practice networks.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3 - Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism in creative practice, both alone and in groups.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3