Repertory and Performance II (BDA755)

In this subject, the student gets the opportunity to further develop his knowledge from Communication I. In Communication II, the student works with scenic works where improvisation knowledge is central. The course will develop the student to become independent in his understanding and exercise of the role of performer. Furthermore, it is natural that the student develops a broader understanding of different performative processes. Like Communication I, the course is mainly organized in blocks, where selected choreographers work with the students towards a performance situation. In working with choreographic works, the student gets the opportunity to reflect on his own knowledge as a performer and to use tools from other subjects. In this subject, the student must be able to describe himself as a practitioner and have an understanding of how tradition, identity and renewal are important factors in the development of practitioner knowledge. The subject will prepare the student for what it is like to work as a performing dancer in a professional context and the subjects in the different years have a natural progression.


Course description for study year 2023-2024

Facts

Course code

BDA755

Version

2

Credits (ECTS)

15

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

2

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Content

Repertoire and performance work, studio screenings

Rehearsal of repertoire from current contemporary choreographers.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • show good bodily understanding in work that dances with choreographic works and understand the connection between the choreographer's intention and the dancer's performance knowledge.
  • show a good understanding of how exploration and research are central to the development of an artistic expression as a dance artist
  • be able to account for improvisation methods in one's own process as a performer and understand how these are included in choreographic work

Skills

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • use different improvisation methods in the development of a bodily and artistic expression that is part of the choreographic process.
  • be able to analyze and discuss their own role as a practitioner in process and product, orally and in writing.

General competence

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • apply different improvisation methods that are relevant for a performing dancer today in the development of scenic works.
  • understand the dancer's role as an individual and co-creator in a choreographic work that has relevance today.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Portfolio evaluation 1/1 Passed / Not Passed

Folder assessment where the folder contains 3 completed choreographic processes, as well as 1 oral reflection. The student must have participated in 2 scenic screenings.

Coursework requirements

Attendance in all organized teaching is mandatory in accordance with the UK Faculty’s attendance regulations.

Course teacher(s)

Course teacher:

Brynjar Åbel Bandlien

Course teacher:

Ane Iselin Brogeland

Course coordinator:

Hagit Yakira

Study Adviser:

Lena Crosby Haug

Method of work

Teaching mainly takes place in small groups

Studying in groups

Independent work related to choreographic processes.

Performance/performances

Open for

Bachelor in Dance

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course coordinator, the student representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto