TCE Dance Level 3
TCE Dance Level 3
| 🎓Course Type | Pre-tertiary |
|---|---|
| TASC Code | DNC315120 |
| TCE Points | 15 |
| ⏱Hours | 150 |
| ✔️Standard | NA |
| 📚Prerequisites | NA |
📎Desirable prior experiences | This course is recommended for students who have previous dance experience attained from the Year 10 Dance course or from external dance studios. |
| 📝Assessment | Internal and on-going against TASC criteria Public performance requirements Externally assessed group and solo performance requirement Externally assessed Critical Appraisal and Choreographic Reflections requirement |
What will I learn?
Practical dance skills and theoretical knowledge form the basis of this course and inform the choreographic studies and dance appreciation projects that are undertaken by students. The principles of technique, anatomical considerations and safe dance practices are learnt to give dancers the ability to improve and refine their physical skills. Students must demonstrate not only a sound grasp of technique but be able to utilise their skills to choreograph and perform expressive movement.
Choreographic work includes a study of the processes and devices of dance composition. Students aim to increase their personal movement vocabulary and create meaningful dance for their externally assessed solo. They also choreograph a work for an ensemble of dancers. This entails undertaking a leadership role in ensuring that the performance of their works is appropriately rehearsed and staged (this includes music, lighting, costumes and staging). In dance appreciation students reflect and analyse their own choreography and learn to appraise the work of other choreographers within a context of artistic and cultural perspectives.
Internal and external assessment is both practical and written.
External assessment for Dance Choreography and Performance has three components:
- Choreography: students are required to choreograph and perform a solo and a group piece. The performance is viewed and marked by a TASC appointed panel.
- Written Folios: The externally assessed Critical Appraisal essay is a comparison of two dance works (live or recorded). The Choreographic Reflections essays are the students written explanation of their own choreography. Both pieces are scaffolded and assessed internally throughout the year before being submitted to TASC in Term 3 and 4 respectively.
Please note:
- Success in this course is dependent on consistent and active engagement in the course content in the classroom throughout the year.
- Students will be required to attend class rehearsals, a number of which may be scheduled for after school, some Sundays and/or during the Term 3 term break.
- Students are also required to attend and view live dance performances during the year.
Why should I consider this course?
- You enjoy Contemporary Dance and have a solid level of technique in this genre
- You enjoy the experience of performing on stage for others
- You are keen to reflect on, and critically appraise dance works of choreographers at an international level
- You are interested in dance composition, and feel competent in creating solo and group pieces
- You like working independently to meet a creative deadline
- You wish to develop your self-confidence, collaborative and performance skills
What Skills does this course provide?
- Advancement of Contemporary Dance Choreography Skills
- Ensemble Performance
- Solo Performance
- Live Dance Works Analysis
What Pathway Options does this course provide?
This course provides excellent preparation for further tertiary study in dance, and dance industry related vocations.
In addition to dance specific dance pathways, the skills gained throughout this course support further study and work in fields such as; teaching, theatrical design, artistic direction and technical courses, arts administration and management, and community service industries.