Dance
5 Mary Street (PO Box 534) Drummoyne NSW 1470 Sydney, Australia Tel: 61 2 9819 8888 Fax: 61 2 9719 1714 Email: info@wi.edu.au Web: www.wi.edu.au CRICOS Code 02664K ABN 50 360 319 774
Š Wesley Institute 2013 Wesley Institute is a registered Higher Education Provider under the NSW Higher Education Act and the Commonwealth Higher Education Support Act, and approved to provide courses to international students. The Institute offers Masters in Counselling, Education, Leadership and Ethics, Music, and Theology; Graduate Diplomas in Counselling, Education, and Theology; Bachelors in Dance, Drama, Graphic Design, Music, Theology; Associate Degrees in Dance, Graphic Design, Music and Theology; and a Diploma in Drama. Courses are accredited with the NSW Department of Education and Training, and approved for FEE-HELP, Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy for eligible students.+ Wesley Institute is an International Affiliate of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, and offers Studies Abroad for the 110 member universities and colleges in the USA. All information in this publication is correct at 20 February 2013 but is subject to change without notice. Wesley Institute reserves the right to change the content of any unit of study, or to withdraw any unit or course of study it offers, or to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or course of study.
Austudy and Youth Allowance are not available for the Master of Music and the Master of Theology. +
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Contents Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Bachelor of Dance ................................................................................... 5 Associate Degree of Dance ....................................................................... 6 Bachelor and nested Associate Degree of Dance ....................................... 7 Admission ....................................................................................... 8 Credit ............................................................................................. 9 Assessment ...................................................................................... 9 Tuition Assurance .................................................................................. 10 Unit Descriptions ................................................................................... 10 Academic Staff ........................................................................................12 Fees ........................................................................................................14
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Introduction Wesley Institute promotes and fosters quality in teaching and learning through the implementation of our vision, mission and institutional values, and their integration in all aspects of institutional life and culture. Vision: Transforming lives through excellence in Christian higher education. Mission: Wesley Institute benefits our community as we equip people to live godly lives in influential vocations. We seek to fulfil this mission by integrating rigorous scholarship, and professional and spiritual development, in excellent higher education. Values: All our activities are informed and underpinned by five core values: - Christian faith in action - Education informed by scholarship and creativity - Lifelong learning - Responsible stewardship - Integration. In actively pursuing our mission, Wesley Institute commits to the following: • courses and learning resources of high quality and standing, as determined by regulatory authorities, expert advisors, staff and students. • curriculum and modes of delivery structured so as to maximise student access to learning opportunities and support without compromising quality or equity. • a nurturing and safe teaching and learning environment for staff and students grounded in Christian faith and academic integrity. • a focus on the achievement of our graduate attributes, student satisfaction, course completions and career relevance. Why study Dance at Wesley Institute? • The only performance-based dance degree in NSW. • Developed and delivered by experienced industry professionals. • Provides professional dancers and teachers for the Australian and International Dance industries. • An intensive and highly relevant combination of practical and theoretical training. • Integrates a Christian worldview in a supportive, collaborative environment. The School of Dance at Wesley Institute offers intensive, performance-based studies in industry-standard dance facilities, with a large faculty highly regarded in the dance profession. Our courses are practical and professional, combining creativity with industry skills. Internationally renowned guest artists and educators visit regularly and interdisciplinary projects are encouraged. Opportunities are provided to tour and perform in numerous community and cultural settings. These superb courses thoroughly prepare graduates to perform at an advanced level in a variety of dance genres and at professional performance level in their major of choice. 4
Bachelor of Dance • • • • • •
Course Code: WDA12 Credit Points: 144 Number of Units: 41 Duration: 3 years full-time; up to 6 years part-time Student Workload: 40 hours per week (full-time) Delivery Mode: On campus studies
The Bachelor of Dance is a dance performance degree designed by industry professionals to ensure graduates have the skills to be successful in a highly competitive industry. It gives students strong performance skills in Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Latin American, Ballroom and Jazz genres, with advanced skills in a genre of choice, together with experience in choreography, production and additional Dance Industry skills. The course is offered from a Christian worldview perspective, with professional outcomes satisfying student aspirations and industry requirements. Career possibilities for Bachelor of Dance graduates include employment as a dance performer, arts administrator, choreographer, or a studio dance teacher. Alternatively, the completion of a graduate teaching qualification opens a pathway to secondary school teaching (a one-year Graduate Diploma of Education) or primary school teaching (a two-year Master of Teaching). The Bachelor of Dance enables graduates to: • perform at an advanced level of performance. • implement Safe Dance Practice principles as a matter of routine and commitment in all practical work – classes, rehearsals and performance. • work cooperatively and respectfully with choreographers, performers, administrators and production crew members, and be able to perform specific roles in the production process. • create choreographed Dance works based on sound principles of composition, effective use of production procedures and techniques, and exhibiting innovation, originality and personal style. • articulate an understanding and appreciation of historical, cultural and personal influences on Dance, acquired through informed critical inquiry, and maintain a commitment to research and the ability to produce oral and/or written reports suitable for presentation and/or publication. • demonstrate the ability to be self-determining based on acquired knowledge of teaching and learning strategies, motivational techniques and somatic education. • reflect on personal practice, beliefs and ethics, and apply Christian principles of moral behaviour, care for others and strong work ethic in their personal and professional lives.
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Associate Degree of Dance
(nested within Bachelor of Dance) • • • • • •
Course Code: WDA02 Credit Points: 96 Number of Units: 28 Duration: 2 years full-time; up to 4 years part-time Student Workload: 40 hours per week (full-time) Delivery Mode: On campus studies
A nested Associate Degree of Dance gives students strong performance skills in ballet, contemporary and jazz genres, with advanced skills in a genre of choice, together with experience in choreography, production and other elements of dance. The Associate Degree also provides an optional exit award from the Bachelor degree. The course chart on the next page shows a student pathway through the bachelor and associate degrees.
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Course Chart – Bachelor of Dance with nested Associate Degree of Dance Dance Technique and Context Sem
1
2
3
4
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Unit Name
CP
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Performance and Production
Hrs/ Wk
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Unit Name
CP
Psychosomatic Education Hrs/ Wk
Unit Name
CP 3
Dance Technique I
6
10
Performance & Production I
3
5
Psychosomatic
Dance Major I
3
5
Choreography I
3
5
Education I
Personal and Professional Dev’t
Hrs/
Unit Name
Wk 5
Faith and the
6
10
Performance & Production II
3
5
Psychosomatic
Dance Major II
3
5
Choreography II
3
5
Education II
3
5
Faith and the
6
10
Performance & Production III
3
5
Psychosomatic
Dance Major III
3
5
Choreography III
3
5
Education III
3
5
Faith and the
6
10
Performance & Production IV
3
5
Psychosomatic
Dance Major IV
3
5
Choreography IV
3
5
Education IV
Hrs/
Hrs/
Sem
Wk
Sem
24
40
600
24
40
600
24
40
600
24
40
600
24
40
600
24
40
600
3
5
3
5
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3
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
Contemporary Artist III Elective
Dance Technique IV
CP/
Wk
Contemporary Artist II Elective
Dance Technique III
Hrs/
Contemporary Artist I Elective
Dance Technique II
CP
Sub-Totals
3
5
Faith and the
3
5
3
5
Contemporary Artist IV Elective
EXIT POINT – ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF DANCE
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6
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6
10
Performance & Production V
3
5
Psychosomatic
Dance Major V
3
5
Project I
6
10
Education V
Dance Technique VI
6
10
Performance & Production VI
3
5
Psychosomatic
Dance Major VI
3
5
Project II
3
5
Education VI
3
5
Faith and the
3
5
Dance Industry
Hrs/Wk and Hrs/Sem indicates total student workload hours.
7
5
3
5
3
5
Placement Elective
1 Credit Point (CP) = 25 student workload hours (contact hours + personal study).
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Contemporary Artist V
Semester = 15 weeks comprising 13 teaching weeks and 2 personal study, makeup class, final assessment and written and practical examination weeks.
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Dance Technique V
CP
HRS
144
3600
Admission
There are two intakes each year, in January and July. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as places are limited. Overseas students should apply as early as possible to allow for visa processing delays. Wesley Institute is committed to ethical and responsible student recruitment. The application process requires the submission of documents verifying that the student has met the entry requirements for the course. Each applicant is auditioned and interviewed by a panel of members of the dance faculty using standard assessment processes and forms. 1.
EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
As well as completing application forms, applicants for admission to the Bachelor of Dance or its nested Associate Degree of Dance must fulfil both educational and artistic requirements. A. Applicants are required to provide evidence of: • successful completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of 50, or equivalent interstate qualification, or • successful completion of an accredited tertiary course. B. Applicants 21 years or over who satisfy the artistic entry requirements and who possess qualifications and/or experience deemed equivalent to the NSW Higher School Certificate may be admitted. C. Applicants whose qualifying studies were completed in a language other than English, will normally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test. Test score equivalencies for alternative tests are provided below. IELTS SCORE Band
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet based Test (TOEFL iBT)
60
79
94
102
110
PTE Academic
50
58
65
73
79
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) from Cambridge ESOL test scores
52
58
67
74
80
2. ARTISTIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to: -
perform at an advanced standard in a recognised dance genre, and
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perform at intermediate standard or higher in ballet, contemporary and/or jazz genres.
The audition process includes: -
participation in a class giving the applicant the opportunity to demonstrate technical ability in their genre of choice;
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learning and performing a short section of the Institute’s repertoire to enable applicants to display their ability to retain, interpret and express the given movement;
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performance of a prepared dance piece of 2-4 minutes in a dance genre of choice in order to demonstrate advanced standard of performance in their nominated genre; and
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a statement of up to 300 words summarising reasons for pursuing tertiary qualifications in dance.
Applicants from outside Sydney should submit a performance DVD containing a performance of no less than 3 minutes in length, preferably demonstrating skill in more than one dance genre.
A candidate who satisfies the dance performance criteria, but is deemed as likely to have difficulty satisfying academic standards in written assessment tasks, may be admitted subject to the satisfactory completion of a bridging unit giving foundational skills for academic success. For more information, visit www.wi.edu.au/dance
Credit Students accepted into the Bachelor or Associate Degree of Dance may apply for credit transfer on the basis of equivalent studies completed prior to their admission. Studies undertaken at registered tertiary institutions may be considered for transfer credit where they have reasonable correspondence to coursework units in the Institute’s courses. Students may also apply for RPL credit on the basis of skills and knowledge achieved outside the formal education and training system. Credit and RPL credit for previous study may be awarded up to a maximum of one third of the course requirements. Applicants who are currently enrolled in an equivalent degree course with a peer provider and wish to finish their studies for the degree qualification at Wesley Institute may be considered for credit of up to two thirds of requirements of the Wesley Institute degree. The Credit and RPL Policy is published on the website, together with a Credit Matrix setting out equivalency guidelines.
Assessment
The Bachelor and Associate Degree of Dance are performance-based courses, and therefore the major component of assessment in the performance units is practical. Exploration, analysis, research and reflection are often assessed through tasks with a written execution, but research may also be presented through performance with supporting written reports and referencing. Assessment in any unit is continuous or progressive. There are usually three assessment tasks presented throughout the semester, with a final grade representing the total of the grades for these tasks. Most performance tasks are assessed by a panel of lecturers, with external assessors contributing to the assessment of work at advanced levels. 9
Students are encouraged to contact the lecturer to raise questions, seek clarification or discuss difficulties in regard to any aspect of a unit, including assessment tasks. Alternative assessment tasks, deemed to be equivalent to those published in the unit outline, may sometimes be negotiated between lecturer and students, provided such tasks are in accordance with the unit purpose and learning outcomes.
Tuition Assurance To protect students in the event that Wesley Institute ceases to provide a course of study, the Institute has tuition assurance through its membership of the TAFE Directors Australia Tuition Assurance Scheme. For details please see Tuition Assurance
Unit Descriptions DANCE TECHNIQUE and PERFORMANCE Dance Technique I-VI 6 credit points
This series of core units ensure students develop a strong Dance foundation. Participation in six technique classes per week is mandatory, with a choice of genres including Hip Hop, Latin American, Ballroom, Jazz, Contemporary and Ballet.
Dance Major I-VI 3 credit points
Dance Major units encourage students to excel in their Dance genre of expertise. They engage in 2 weekly performance classes with current industry leaders to develop their full potential as performers, while also studying the history of their major genre. Specialisations are offered in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Latin American and Ballroom.
PRODUCTION and RESEARCH Performance and Production I-VI 3 credit points
Students study the factors of production that affect the staging of a performance and the relationships each has with the other. They experience the various roles of the production crew as well as participating in works developed in collaboration with leading choreographers.
Choreography I-IV 3 credit points
Choreography units concentrate on developing the creative processes, foundations, structures and choreographic principles involved in producing Dance works. Students develop their skills and personal style while collaborating with leading choreographers and studying the works of others.
Project I-II 6/3 credit points
Project I and ll allow the students to either produce a Dance work in which other students participate or to explore an area of research with relevance to their own career path. Project l involves planning the project in detail and Project ll provides for the implementation of the project with the assistance of a supervisor with expertise in the chosen field. 10
PSYCHOSOMATIC EDUCATION Psychosomatic Education I-VI 3 credit points This series of units is designed to provide students with the opportunity to understand the psychological factors that affect performance, and to learn about how their bodies work and the ability of the body to perform high level physical activities required in Dance. Emphasis is placed on achieving and maintaining mind and body health through correct nutrition, positive mind-body connection, use of Safe Dance Principles and awareness of various movement forms available to enhance dance technique and performance. Units are presented in two parts: Related Movement Forms classes taught from a practical perspective, and Body Science and Performance Psychology taught in tutorial and workshop modes.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Faith and the Contemporary Artist I-V 3 credit points
The Faith and Contemporary Artist sequence is common to all the Institute’s creative arts degrees, facilitating integration between the creative arts, as well as integration between faith and artistic endeavour. The first unit investigates worldviews and beliefs, and locates the Christian story within a backdrop of philosophy and ethics. This unit also builds on orientation study seminars, providing detailed guidance and tutorial assistance with the demands of essays and other assessments. Throughout the remaining units, theological reflection is grounded in history, philosophy and aesthetics to promote the process of spiritual enquiry and development in the artist.
Dance Industry Placement 3 credit points Offered in the final year of study, this unit allows students to experience a work environment of their choice within the Dance industry. It is anticipated that students will have identified their chosen career path and this placement will assist their transition into the Dance Profession.
ELECTIVE STUDIES Partnering Technique 3 credit points
In this elective unit students have the opportunity to develop and experiment with skills common to partner work in all genres and be encouraged to experiment with the skills acquired across a number of genres.
Acrobatics 3 credit points
Acrobatics enables an acquisition of fundamental skills in physical theatre presentation which can then be integrated into dance performance. This elective unit is largely practical, giving students exposure and practice in selected areas of acrobatic skills that complement dance.
Tap Dance I-II 3 credit points
Exposes students to Tap Dance as a performance genre, deepening their skill and experience while increasing their appreciation of the historical and cultural place of Tap within a variety of musical styles and performance scenarios
Musical Theatre 3 credit points
This unit enables students to study styles and skills particularly characteristic of Musical Theatre and to integrate skills acquired in Dance, Music and Drama units in order to perform in the Musical Theatre genre. 11
Hip Hop I-II 3 credit points
Hip Hop I exposes students to a variety of Hip Hop styles. It seeks to widen their experience of Dance and increase their appreciation of the historical and cultural place of Hip Hop in popular culture. Hip Hop II aims to develop students’ performance skill in the Hop Hop genre. It explores the skills of popping and locking, breakdance, beatboxing and rap styles.
Latin American I-II 3 credit points
Latin American I is an introduction to the genre and includes study of the technique and basic syllabuses of Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba, Jive and Paso Doble. It aims to widen students’ experience of Dance and increase their appreciation of the historical and cultural place of Latin American dance in popular culture. The second unit aims to develop the performance expertise of students in the Latin American genre, and further extends their understanding and ability in partnering skills and performance quality.
Ballroom I-II 3 credit points
Ballroom I is an introduction to the Ballroom genre and includes study of the technique and basic syllabuses of Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz and Quickstep. It aims to widen the students’ experience of Dance and increase their appreciation of the historical and cultural place of Ballroom dance in popular culture. Ballroom II aims to develop the performance expertise of students in the Ballroom genre. It further extends students’ understanding and ability in partnering skills and performance quality.
Academic Staff Ms Adele Hyland BEd, GradDipEd, CertIVA&WT, MEd Head of Dance Mr Ivo Ahlquist MChSc, MSpSc, GradDipNeurology Mr Ronne Arnold DanceDip, DanceNotatCert, BMus&Dance, MADance, CertIVA&WT Mr Brian Babon BDance Mr Alvin De Castro Dance Industry Professional Mr Nate Edmonson BDA Ms Renee Fayne AdvDipPilates Ms Aude Florentin Dance Industry Professional Ms Anca Frankenhaeuser BA(Hons)Dance, MDA Ms Maya Gavish BDance, MDance&Ed, CertTeach Mr Norman Hall CertTeach, DipArt(Ed), Dance Industry Professional Ms Alysia Jarvis RAD(Adv), BA(Hons)DanceEd Dr Grenville Kent BAComm, BATheol, MAComm, MATheol, PhD, DMin Ms Juliette Kirkwood BAppSc, GradDipDanceMvtTherapy Assistant to the Head of Dance Ms Val Lloyd ARAD, RADTeachDip, LLCD, LCDTeachDip Mr Sean Marcs BDance 12
Mr Andrew Mortimer RAD Examiner, CertTAA, DipBalletTeach Mr Conrad Page Dance Industry Professional Mr Nicholas Rayment BDA Ms Diana Reyes Dance Industry Professional Mr Rod Salcedo Dance Industry Professional Ms Elisa Schut DipRBS(TTC), ARAD, BTh Mr Graeme Spencer BADance, PGCE, IDTA Dr Mark Stephens BA(Hons), PhD
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2013 Fees Tuition Fees Bachelor of Dance
Domestic*
Overseas**
Course Fee^
$41,640.00
$51,408.00
Unit Fee (6 credit points, Dance)
$1,860.00
$2,142.00
Unit Fee (3 credit points, Dance)
$930.00
$1,071.00
Unit Fee (3 credit points, Integrative)
$870.00
$1,071.00
$28,560.00
$34,272.00
Associate Degree of Dance Course Fee^ Unit Fees
as for the Bachelor of Dance
Administration Fees $150 $100 $50 $30 $30 $120 $0 - $200 $50 $50 $150 $100+ $200+
Graduation Fee Late Enrolment Fine Late Variation to Enrolment Fine Student ID Card Replacement Request for Transcript (plus postage costs) Request for Replacement Testamur Deferred Payment Contract Fee Late fee for missing an agreed payment Re-Issue of Financial Records Fee (current year) Re-Issue of Financial Records Fee (previous years) Course Withdrawal Fee (up to start of classes) Course Withdrawal Fee (after classes commence)
*Domestic Student: A student who is an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa. **Overseas Student: Any student who is not a domestic student. ^Fees for units taken in any other School are published in the Course Information Book for that School, and at Tuition Fees. Fees are subject to annual review and increase. +
New students only
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Credit points
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2013 Courses Master of Arts (Leadership and Applied Ethics) Master of Arts (Religious Education) Master of Counselling Master of Music Master of Teaching (Primary)
Graduate Diploma of Arts (Applied Ethics) Graduate Diploma of Arts (Leadership) Graduate Diploma of Arts (Religious Education) Graduate Diploma of Counselling Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)
Graduate Certificate in Arts (Leadership and Applied Ethics) Graduate Certificate in Arts (Religious Education)
Bachelor of Dance Bachelor of Dramatic Art Bachelor of Graphic Design Bachelor of Music
Associate Degree of Dance Associate Degree of Graphic Design Associate Degree of Music
February 2013 Wesley Institute
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