Choreographic Studies part 2

ECTS Credits: 5
Course code: KB204
Included in study programme: Bachelor’s in classical ballet

Brief course description

Choreographic Studies part 2 focuses on the work aspect involved in creating dance. The course will give the student an insight into, and experience of, how choreographic processes create an artistic expression and what co-creative contribution can be made.

Overview of the course:

improvisation
choreographic composition

Improvisation focuses on the creative work involved in dance and is designed to give students experience in experimenting with their own movement material. Through improvisation, students work on reacting spontaneously to a broad spectrum of kinetic, emotional and intellectual stimuli. The course emphasises the importance of each student's individual creative development.

Choreographic composition focuses on the different methods of processing, developing and structuring of movement material into an artistic form. Students will gain experience in techniques which give an insight into how ideas and movement themes are developed in the choreographic process.

Utilising different work methods, the course will develop students' ability to interact jointly with others and contribute to giving students experience as creative collaborators in choreographic work.

The course’s learning outcomes

On completing the course, the student should:

have a sound knowledge of basic improvisation techniques.
be able to work independently with the creative processes of dance.
have experience of choreographic composition.

Teaching and learning methods

The course consists of teacher-led lessons, coaching and independent study. Creative assignments, lectures and written work are also included.

Classes are held for groups of varying size. The classes are tailored to the progress being made by each group and to the learning objectives of the course. The composition of each group is also taken into consideration.

The coursework requirements are:

mandatory attendance and participation in class.
submission of all assignments.

Assessment

Coursework requirements must have been met for the student to receive a final assessment in the course.

During the course, the students work and development will be assessed in relation to the course's learning objectives. The course will be assessed by the course teacher in consultation with the programme coordinator.

The course is assessed by the awarding of either a pass or a fail grade.