Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Julie-Anne Long
Contact via via email: julie-anne.long@mq.edu.au
Y3A 193J
Monday 2-4pm (or by appointment via email)
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
39cp
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
A practical studio-based unit that explores contemporary dance/movement practices and somatic approaches to the moving body. The aim of this unit is to hone embodied skills in order to give the student an increased degree of confidence, understanding and focus. Through multiple, varied class exercises students will develop a deeper understanding of the principles of movement and of conscious embodiment. A performance task will provide the student with the opportunity to develop their individual practice. In addition to embodied research students are also required to describe, analyse and articulate dance/movement practices in written assessments. This unit is invaluable for students wishing to develop a physical intelligence beneficial to many fields of practice.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Attendance
Attendance at all unit components is compulsory. Students are not allowed to miss a class for reasons to do with their own paid work or due to responsibilities concerning other units. Students must notify the convenor via email immediately if there are any problems.
Group Exercises
Students are expected to work in groups for Workshops. Students in this unit must be willing to work within a group and to assume responsibility for the group's process. Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for practical exercises and workshops.
Independent Work
Students are expected to work independently outside of scheduled workshop times when they are working on their performance experiments. DANC320 students will need to do their own reading of relevant texts outside class time.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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PARTICIPATION/CLASS EXERCISES | 30% | Week 4, Week 6 & Week 13 |
ESSAY | 35% | Week 8 |
PERFORMANCE & REFLECTION | 35% | Week 12 |
Due: Week 4, Week 6 & Week 13
Weighting: 30%
Participation/Class Exercise Week 4 Wednesday 18 March 10% Individual Exercises
Participation/Class Exercise Week 6 Wednesday 1 April 10% Collaborative Project
Participation/Class Exercise Week 13 Wednesday 3 June 10% Peer Discussion and Feedback
Marks are awarded for active participation in class/studio workshops. Ongoing participation and consistent engagement are essential for this course and will be assessed through in-class activities. This will include individual physical tasks, working collaboratively and responses to the individual performances.
* Written Analysis (drafted during the class exercise) for each Participation Task must be submitted via Turnitin (by Friday, 5pm of Week 4, Week 6 & Week 13) and will be reviewed and graded by the convenor who will provide feedback accessible by the students via the My Submissions link in ilearn
* A methodology for this assessment will be discussed in class and full details can be found on ilearn.
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 35%
Due Date: Week 8 (Friday 1 May, 5pm)
Students propose their own question (in consultation with the convenor) for this 2,500 word essay. The question evolves out of enquiries and discoveries from the student’s embodied research and the essay develops a dialogue between embodeid research, course content and additional academic research and texts.
* The Essay must be submitted via Turnitin and will be reviewed and graded by the convenor who will provide feedback accessible by the students via the My Submissions link in ilearn.
Essay Assessment Criteria:
a) Well devised question and clear response
b) Evidence of own embodied research
c) Evidence of analysis and evaluation of chosen theories and methodologies
d) Evidence of research dialogue between embodied and theoretical, subjective and inter-subjective
e) Correct essay structure and techniques: correct grammar, spelling, accurate referencing
* A methodology for this assessment will be discussed in class and full details can be found on ilearn.
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 35%
Individual Performance (Week 12 Wednesday 27 May, in class)
Students will create an original dance/movement PERFORMANCE of 3-5 minutes using at least two physical principles from those explored in class. This individual task will be presented in class in Week 12 and should demonstrate a choreographic compositional approach and aspects of structured improvisation.
* A 1,000 word reflection on the performance and process, to be submitted via Turnitin (Week 12, Friday 29 May, 5pm). This written reflection will provide content for the Peer Discussion and Feedback in class in Week 13.
Performance Assessment Criteria:
a) Evidence of embodied research
b) Originality of dance/movement, inventive and idiosyncratic material
c) Demonstration of how well the student has absorbed and executed the principles taught
d/ Performance protocols: clear form, well rehearsed, confidence in presentation.
e) Articulation of physical principles in written word reflection
* A methodology for this assessment will be discussed in class and full details can be found on ilearn.
Technologies Used and Required This Unit has an online presence in ilearn. You will require access to a computer and fast broadband. Website All DANC320 material will be uploaded to the DANC320 ilearn Unit every week. The DANC320 iLearn unit may be accessed from off-campus at http://www.learn.mq.edu.au
Required Readings All readings are available electronically via the Macquarie University Library Catalogue. A list of readings for DANC320 will be made available via the DANC320 ilearn page. Students must critically analyse readings by using the methodology outlined in the Assessment guide on ilearn.
Assessment Submission written work must be submitted via Turnitin (unless otherwise stated) and will be reviewed and graded by the convenor who will provide feedback accessible by the students via the My Submissions link in ilearn.
Referencing Style preferred Style for this Unit is APA. Other styles such as Harvard may be used as long as all necessary information is provided and a consistent approach is taken. Refer to Macquarie University Library Website under referencing:http://mq.edu.au/on-campus/library/research/referencing/
Extensions and Special Consideration assessments submitted after the due date and time will automatically be deducted 10% per day (weekends included) unless medical certification or evidence of serious and unavoidable disruption is provided. For extensions, contact the course convenor well in advance if you may be unable to submit an assessment on time. Extensions will only be granted on grounds of illness or misadventure, where appropriate supporting documentation is submitted, and are awarded at the discretion of the course convenor.
Classes
For Workshop time and classroom please consult the MQ Timetable website: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au.
This website will display up-to-date information on your classes and classroom locations.
Workshop: Wednesdays 10am-12pm
A Schedule of Workshop topics will be available in Week 1 on ilearn.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Additional Information
MMCCS Session Re-mark Application http://www.mq.edu.au/pubstatic/public/download/?id=167914
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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