Level 1 Dance and Drama
100DAN Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs Nansen
A creative and physical outlet for students to express themselves through Dance. Students will describe, analyse and extend their understanding of dance in the many different forms it holds. Students will learn to create dance by a means of intention, purpose, inspiration and imagination. The career pathway for students is to continue into L2 & L3 with options of scholarship opportunities for the gifted who seek dance at a tertiary level. This subject is UE approved and offers literacy credits in the external exam.
Specific skills learned
Choreographic Intention – meaning of dance
Choreographic Devices – how to create a dance
Genres or forms of Dance – styles of dance such as Hip Hop or Contemporary Dance
Group work – creating choreography in a group
Duets – working with a partner
Dance Elements – Time, Space, Energy, Relationships (Components that make a dance)
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Small fee for costumes for an annual showcase show. $20
Recommended Prior Learning
General understanding that the subject involves physical education through dance. Students need to have correct gear and have to respect and encourage the work and choreographic process of all students involved in the course.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 90002 v6 Dance 1.2 - Perform dance sequences | 1 |
I |
6 |
|||
| A.S. 90005 v6 Dance 1.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of a dance genre or style | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90858 v3 Dance 1.1 - Compose dance sequences for given briefs | 1 |
I |
6 |
|||
| A.S. 90859 v3 Dance 1.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills in a dance | 1 |
I |
4 |
|||
| A.S. 90860 v3 Dance 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.
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