Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester

Choreography and Dance BA (Hons)
Choreography and Dance BA (Hons)
Choreography and Dance at Winchester
engages in a wide range of learning
situations which develop an enhanced
understanding of contemporary Western
theatre dance and its place in the
twenty-first century.
Programme content
The programme is highly practical and
students create and perform in their own
works, perform in specially commissioned
works, and also study theories and ideas
of movement along with social and
cultural aspects of dance.
Year 1 introduces choreography and
performance and the wider historical,
cultural, social and artistic contexts of
the study of dance. There are excursions
to view performances of professional
dance work, and visits from a range
of established dance companies and
practising artists.
In Year 2, students extend their
choreographic skills and pursue areas of
special interest, including explorations in
music and dance, dance for the screen/
site-specific work and interdisciplinary
projects. All students take a year-long
course in Dance Writing and Analysis.
In Year 3, the students focus on their
dissertation, which may be practical or
written, and take a module looking at
Current Debates in Dance and a course
in Dance Management. In addition, all
Single Honours students must, and
Combined Honours may, take a year-long
course in Dance Facilitation.
Performing
Students are able to audition to join the
performance group D@win. The company
tours schools and colleges performing
work by both staff and students.
Facilities
The University has well-resourced
facilities including two theatre spaces and
a suite of Performing Arts Studios, plus
IT software such as Dance Forms, Sound
Beam and Director.
Modules:
Year 1
• Learning to Make and Making to Learn
• Critical Studies
• Dance Technique 1
• The Thinking Body
Year 2
• Dance for the Screen
• Moving Music
• Dance Writing
• Dance Technique 2
Year 3
• Dance Technique 3
• Dance Management
• Dance Facilitation
• Current Debates
Careers
Graduates are performers,
choreographers, administrators and
teachers. Students often opt for
postgraduate study either at Winchester
or elsewhere.
Fact File
SINGLE/COMBINED HONOURS
UCAS codes: W500 BA/CDa
Typical offer: 280-320 points
International Baccalaureate: 26 points
Degree duration:
3 years full-time 6 years part-time
If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (including 6.0 in writing) or a TOEFL
iBT score of 87 or equivalent
Selection process: Suitable Single
Honours applicants are required to attend
an interview which will include a group
technique class/workshop, the presentation
of a self-choreographed solo of about 1-2
minutes duration and participation in a group
interview
For more information about entry
requirements see pages 166-167
Find out more – order a course leaflet
or download one from our website
www.winchester.ac.uk/courses
Course Enquiries and Applications
Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827234
Email: course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk
Combinations
Drama
Film Production
Performing Arts (Contemporary Performance)
Sports Studies
Vocal and Choral Studies
For Combined Honours UCAS codes and
entry requirements see pages 170-174
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