Dance Studies
University of Chichester
UCAS Code: W501 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Chichester
UCAS Code: W501 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language and mathematics at grade C / 4 or better.
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About this course
Choreography is the central focus of study here at Chichester. Through this, you’ll develop the creative, imaginative and interpersonal skills that will help you to realise your dance potential. You will be offered a selection of modules that are currently taken by the BA (Hons) Dance students and will be guided by lecturers according to your prior knowledge and experience. This will include the Dissertation module together with a number of choice modules.
Studying dance is a challenging and rewarding experience. It offers the opportunity to extend and develop your dance technique and choreographic skills, while you study and engage in academic and vocational studies.
We offer a challenging experience to study Contemporary Dance taught by expert dance teachers and researchers in a stimulating environment – specialise in areas such as Dance Performance, Choreography and Dance Movement Psychotherapy.
You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement with a high-profile dance company, arts organisation or educational setting, which will help you to access a number of areas of employment.
This programme provides you with a variety of experiences that will prepare you for your chosen career direction.
Modules
You will study a selection of core and optional modules. Each module is delivered differently depending on its content and focus of study.
Modules include: Applied Dance: Community, Production & Administration, Choreographic Projects, Dance Criticism, Dance Movement Psychotherapy, Dance Techniques 3, Dissertation Project, Interdisciplinary Arts Project, Teaching Dance & Creative Practice and Teaching Dance Technique
Assessment methods
You will complete theoretical and practical study in most of your modules. Your typical study week will include dance technique classes, supplemental training practices, lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory skills sessions, studio-based workshops and application of practice.
Outside of scheduled classes you will complete independent study including researching texts, completing individual or group tasks and working on your assignments.
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