BA (Hons) Dance for Education and Community Practitioners

BA (Hons) Dance for Education and Community Practitioners

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

  1. Awarding Institution / Body
/ University of Central Lancashire
  1. Teaching Institution
/ Hugh Baird College
  1. University Department/Centre
/ School of Art, Design and Performance
  1. External Accreditation
/ None
  1. Title of Final Award
/ BA (Hons)Dance for Education and Community Practitioners
  1. Modes of Attendance offered
/ Full-time & Part-time
  1. UCAS Code
/ D5P3
  1. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
/ Dance, Drama and Performance (2007)

  1. Other external influences

  1. Date of production/revision of this form
/ 12/6/15
  1. Aims of the Programme

  1. Provide a critical understanding of self-development through practical and theoretical exploration within dance technique, creative processes and performance.
  2. Challenge and stimulate students to produce professional standard performance work within a variety of performance contexts.
  3. Provide a platform for students to showcase performance skills and expertise
  4. Prepare students with professional and expert skills in readiness to enter the workplace through work based learning placements and enterprise.
  5. Equip students with the necessary professional skills, practices and knowledge to work within Educational or Community organisations by providing the tools with which to create and instigate professional work for themselves.

  1. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A.Knowledge and Understanding at level 6
A1 Define and apply relevant working methodology where theory and practice inform each other. [RP3002]
A2 Formulate a research question that supports both theoretical and practical investigation andoutcomes. [RP3002]
A3Deconstruct and justify the importance of legislation and technical competency when teaching and the impact it has for current and future practice.[DA3401] [DA3402]
A4 Critique, analyse and reflect on the theories, principles and methodologies for teaching within either a community or educational setting. [DA3403]
A5 Demonstrate the ability to prepare highly effective teaching documentation for a specific client/curriculum group. [DA3403]
A6 Critically evaluate your own teaching and choice of learning methods, assessment and the overall event. [DA3403]
Teaching and Learning Methods
Knowledge and Understanding at level 6 is characterised by a synthesis of the relationships between theory and practice, intention and technical realisation.
Learning situations include:
  • Lectures
  • Rehearsals
  • Seminars and discussion groups
  • Practical tutor – led workshops
  • Group tutorials, peer review and formative verbal feedback
  • One-to-one tutorials

Assessment methods
At this level the following activities are used for assessment:
  • Performances
  • Processes leading to performances
  • Presentations
  • Written assignments
  • Viva voce
  • Mock Interviews

B.Subject-specific skills at level 6
B1Independently compose and utilise material for a job interview through a role-play situation.[DA3401]
B2 Employ and articulate extensive dance technique and performance quality within each of the dance styles. [DA3402]
B3 Create and perform dance technique for each of the dance styles, implementing the appropriate use of dynamic range. [DA3402]
B4 Critique, analyse and reflect on the theories, principles and methodologies for teaching within either a community or educational setting. [DA3403]
B5 Plan, liaise, co-ordinate and deliver a series of workshops/lessons within either a community or educational setting, which culminates in a performance/event. [DA3403]
Teaching and Learning Methods
Practical study occurs within
  • Workshops
  • Rehearsals
  • Lecture/demonstrations
  • Performances
  • Self-reflection and peer group evaluation.

Assessment methods
At this level the following activities are used for assessment:
  • Performances
  • Processes leading to performances
  • Viva voce

C.Thinking Skills at level 6
C1 Plan for and engage in a process which practical investigation leads to an informed or enhanced practical output.[RP3002]
C2 Critically analyse personal development and performance from each of the three dance styles. [DA3402]
C3 Critique, analyse and reflect on the theories, principles and methodologies for teaching within either a community or educational setting. [DA3403]
C4 Plan, liaise, co-ordinate and deliver a series of workshops/lessons within either a community or educational setting, which culminates in a performance/event. [DA3403]
C5 Critically debate and recommend the appropriate legislation in the current industry required for teaching dance for either community or educational organisations[DA3401]
Teaching and Learning Methods
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Workshops
  • Tutorial guidance
  • Rehearsals

Assessment methods
  • Performances
  • Presentations
  • Written assignments
  • Viva voce

D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development at level 6
D1 Plan and organise a personal programme of study with none-negotiable deadlines [RP3002]
D2Critically assess professional conduct in a working environment within the community or an educational setting.[ DA3401]
D3Independently compose and utilise material for a job interview through a role-play situation. [DA3401]
D4 Plan, liaise, co-ordinate and deliver a series of workshops/lessons within either a community or educational setting, which culminates in a performance/event. [DA3403]
D5 Demonstrate the ability to prepare highly effective teaching documentation for a specific client/curriculum group. [DA3403]
D6 Critically evaluate and analyse your own personal development of a range of dance styles as well as your choice of teaching and learning methods within your teaching placement. [DA3403] [DA3402]
Teaching and Learning Methods
Outcomes within this category at level 6 are designed to bring to maturity the transition from study to workplace. They relate to the ability to administrate, manage and lead dance lessons in a preferred place of work. Students are creating a professional persona in preparation for a successful career post-degree.
Learning at level 6 should be independent and determined by self-devised goals and stimuli.
Assessment methods
At this level the following activities are used for assessment:
  • Performances
  • Processes leading to performances
  • Presentations
  • Written assignments
  • Viva voce

13.Programme Structures* / 14.Awards and Credits
Level 6 / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 6 / DA3401
DA3402
DA3403
RP3002 / Legislation and Professional Conduct
Additional Dance Techniques
Developing Teaching Practice
Practise as Research / 20
20
40
40 / Bachelor Honours Degree
Requires 120 credits
15.Personal Development Planning
This course consists of modules with fixed syllabi that together enable students to gain the knowledge and develop the skills essential if they are to be a successful practitioner. However the course is designed to allow students to choose or negotiate many aspects of your learning in ways which are appropriate to their abilities, learning preferences and vocational intentions. This is referred to as a student-centred learning approach. When coupled with the self-monitoring and evaluation, students find that study shifts from a tutor-led/teaching activity to a personally-defined learning experience. This is close to the way many professional artists operate and the terms ‘reflective practitioners’ or ‘thinking artist’ describe the kind of graduate we expect students to become.
Collaboration with existing HE provision such as the FdA & BA Creating Performance, FdA & BA Creative Audio Technology, FdA & BA Creative make-up Design and Practice, FdA & BA Digital Imaging and Photography courses will allow for additional project briefs focusing on Work Based Learning.
Projects within the BA will enable students to explore and develop future prospective employment via work-based placements. Additionally, preparation via mock interviews will secure an understanding and confidence when approaching the world of work.
16.Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
Academic achievement is only one of many factors taken into account when assessing an application for the BA (Hon’s) Dance for Education and Community Practitioners(top-up). All applicants are considered individually and their motivation and commitment to succeed are considered crucial to gaining an offer of a place.
For all Higher Education courses you must be over 18 and interview successfully.
If you are applying with a Foundation Degree from another institution, you may be asked to present an audition.
UK Applicants:
Except in exceptional circumstances, UK applicants must attend an interview with portfolio. Once your application has been processed you will be sent a letter stating the date that you are required to attend, and what will be required of you.
If it is not possible for you to attend on the date proposed, please contact us to rearrange a date or agree alternative arrangements.
All successful candidates must have achieved the following:
  • Successful completion of the Foundation Degree in Dance for Education and Community Practitioners or equivalent Dance related Foundation Degree
  • Some students may be required to undertake a bridging module. A transcript may be required.
or
  • Successful completion of a Dance related HND. Some students may be required to undertake a bridging module.
  • All applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring check for this course prior to enrolment.
European Applicants:
European applicants may not be able to attend an audition in the UK. Once your application has been processed, you should submit an e-portfolio, CD or DVD of a recent audition; this will be followed by a telephone interview.
Additionally European students, for whom English is not your first language, will be required to evidence an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. Equivalences include:
  • TOEFL Written examination score of 550 plus a test of written English (at 4)
  • TOEFL Computer Equivalent score of 213 and TWE at 4
  • Proficiency in English (Cambridge) at Grade C or above.

17.Key sources of information about the programme

  • Hugh Baird College


  • Student course handbook


Curriculum Skills Map – Level 6

Level / Module Code / Module Title / Compulsory, Core or Option / Knowledge and Understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / A5 / A6 / B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / C1 / C2 / C3 / C4 / C5 / D1 / D2 / D3 / D4 / D5 / D6
LEVEL 6 / DA3401 / Legislation and Professional Conduct / Comp / X / X / X / X / X / X
DA3402 / Additional Dance Techniques / Comp / X / X / X / X / X
DA3403 / Developing Teaching Practice / Comp / X / X / X / X / X / X / X / X / X
RP3002 / Practice as Research / Comp / X / X / X / X

Note:Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks