Artistic Practice III (BDA732)
The course will prepare the student for work as a performing dance artist in a professional context and in a social context.
With prior knowledge and starting point from courses in physical and artistic practice in the 1st and 2nd year of study, this course formulates a deeper understanding around creative processes and collaboration. Through artistic processes taught in the studio and led by selected choreographers in contemporary dance, students gain extensive experience in taking part in the process of creating new works. The individual student is given the opportunity to work on relevant physical tasks and develop reflection related to the artistic work. The choreographic works are performed on one of the region's stages or in the black box at the faculty.
Daily training in dance technique is linked to the other work in the course and gives the student an understanding of how their own skills and technique can strengthen the performative. The students’ experiences in the performance project are taken further in an introduction to artistic research and methods.
Introduction to artistic research is taught as a separate module and gives the student knowledge of how the artist / one can conduct research through art. Through varied work methods, the student acquires tools that can be used in their own work, including in the development of their own solo work in outdoor spaces or other chosen arenas. Here the student gets the opportunity to use tools from artistic research and also develop new tools.
Course description for study year 2025-2026
Course code
BDA732
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
25
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
The course contains several components:
- An intensive period over several weeks rehearsing new choreographic works and culminating in a public performance.
- The creation of an independent solo work related to an outdoor space or another chosen arena
- Daily dance classes, mainly contemporary dance
- Independent work, both physical and written
- Introduction to artistic research, through artist meetings and practice
Learning outcome
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student should:
- Have good physical knowledge in their artistic work as a performer, both in process and in performance practice. This corresponds to a physical and artistic level that enables the student to start his/her work as a professional dance artist after graduation.
- have a reflective and bodily understanding of different methods used in varied choreographic processes that create a dynamic expression on stage.
- ha en forståelse for ulike tilnærminger til fysisk utforskning i en kunstnerisk prosess.
- show good physical skills and technique that can strengthen the performative work.
- have knowledge of artistic research methods that are relevant to the dance artist.
- have knowledge of how selected artists work with methodology, ethics and theoretical perspectives in their artistic reasearch.
Skills
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- perform dance at a good level, and have the dancing qualities expected at a pre-professional level. This can be dynamics, musicality and other things that are required in the performance of the choreographic work.
- use different approaches to dance in relation to an artistic process.
- use their ability to reflect in an artistic process.
- use selected methods from artistic research in the investigation of their own artistic work.
- analyse, reflect on and discuss their own role as a performer, orally and in writing.
- master and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of dance technique and one's own physicality.
General Competence
After completing the course, the student should:
- have a physical understanding of different methods used in the contemporary dance field to develop dance art.
- be able to reflect on the practitioner's social mission and social responsibility
- have a bodily and reflective understanding of different approaches to physical exploration in an artistic process.
- have an understanding of the importance and place of dance in today's society.
- apply and understand the interaction between dance technical and scenic work.
- explain the difference between artistic work, artistic research and research.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Passed physical and dance technical audition.
English language skills are required in accordance with requirements for general study skills or the GSU list.
Exam
Utøvende eksamen
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utøvende eksamen 1: Deltakelse i koreografier | 3/4 | Passed / Not Passed | ||
| Utøvende eksamen 2: Soloarbeid | 1/4 | Passed / Not Passed |
- Performing exam: Participation in the performance of 2-3 choreographies on stage. Weight: 3/4- Performing exam: 1 solo work. Weight: 1/4Both partial exams must be passed. External assessment.
Coursework requirements
Compulsory attendance as per the UK Faculty’s attendance regulations
These work requirements must be approved
- approved participation in technical training in ballet and contemporary dance
- minimum 2 completed choreographic processes
- written or oral reflection assignment in relation to the artistic process
- 1 oral assignment in artistic research and also an independent installation work in artistic research
Dance technique is considered a separate module (separate course) in the BDA732 and here the individual genre must not exceed 20% absence. This means that ballet and contemporary dance must be assessed separately according to the absence rule.
Assignments in the subject are delivered in Norwegian or English. Swedish and Danish are also permitted.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Siri DybwikCourse teacher:
Brynjar Åbel BandlienCourse teacher:
Birgitte Bauer-NilsenCourse teacher:
Hagit YakiraStudy Adviser:
Lena Crosby HaugMethod of work
- Studio work/rehearsals, led by choreographers - to an extent comparable to the professional life students encounter after graduation.
- Training in dance technique.
- Own creative work: solo choreography and work with installation.
- Conversations and discussion in groups.
- Group teaching/lectures.
- Conversations/meetings with invited dance artists, researchers and PhD candidates
The subject is organized in weekly teaching activities. However, the teaching activity can entirely or partly be organized as intensive modules in periods of the academic year. The subject can also have a combination of weekly teaching and intensive modules.
