- MA Professional Practice (Arts) Programme Handbook 2012/2013
MA Professional Practice Dance technique Pedagogy
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Programme leader: Helen Kindred
MA Professional Practice in Dance Technique Pedagogy (MAPP DTP)
- MA Professional Practice (Arts) Programme Handbook 2012/2013
Contents
The Purpose of your Programme Handbook
Addresses and maps of University campuses
Academic calendar 2012/2013
MAPP DTP on Libguides
Accessing your records and UniHub and myUniHub
The MA DTP Structure
Academic & Support Team
Fees and Finance
Withdrawal policy
Learning and teaching on MA DTP
Submitting work
Timing of assessment
Your responsibilities
Assessment process
Standard assessment criteria
Module grades
MA expectations in work submitted for assessment
Specific Learning Outcomes for the Programme
Plagiarism
Deferral of assessment
Reassessment
Student Participation in Quality Assurance Procedures
Module evaluation feedback
Student representation on the Board of Study
Learning Resources
Services and support
Resources
Electronic Resources
Referencing and referencing software
Student ID/Library Card
Using other Libraries
General specifications for the presentation of written work
Format for written work
Title, headings and numberings......
Tables, diagrams, graphs
References and bibliography
The Harvard System of Referencing – General Principles
Appendices
Programme Leaders Welcome
The MAPP DTPProgramme is a part of Middlesex University’s internationally successful Work Based Learning provision and is run by the University’s highly respected Dance Department. You will be benefiting from support from both Dance and Work Based Learning experts who are dedicated to providing you the best higher education learning experience while maintaining a clear focus on your professional dance teaching.
We have worked with sector partners to develop a curriculum specifically designed to provide higher level skills and knowledge while giving full recognition to existing learning achieved through other professional qualifications, CPD and other academic qualifications.This means professional qualifications and professional experience can get full recognition on this programme.
The central focus of the programme is the development of ‘self’ as a practicing artist/educator, alongside critical reflection on and advancement of the individual’s pedagogic practice.
Finally, your experience as a student is important to the programme staff and Middlesex University. We hope to be able to help you to bring a critical eye to your professional practice, to take fuller control of your learning and to develop higher-level research and inquiry skills.
Welcome to the MAPP DTP programme.
Helen Kindred
Programme Leader
The Purpose of your Programme Handbook
The purpose of this handbook is to provide you with the specific information about your programme of study on MA DTPand to direct you to other general information about studying at Middlesex University. Please note that while this handbook will be your primary source of information, you should be aware of the University regulations at
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The material in this handbook is as accurate as possible at the date of production but updates will be offered throughout your programme as appropriate.
Addresses and maps of University campuses
The Professional Practice team in Arts and Education is on the Hendon Campus. The address is:
Arts and Education Work Based Learning
Middlesex University
Hendon Campus,
The Burroughs
London NW4 4UT
Maps and directions to Middlesex University campuses can be found at
The MA DTP Libguides website provides all the learning materials and handbooks for the programme and can be found at:
Academic calendar 2012/2013
Please note that MAPP runs to its own academic calendar and this may vary from that stated in other University literature and web pages.
October 1 – December 21 2012 / 1st Week of learning and teaching, Oct 1 2012. All students should be enrolled.Advisers assigned to students.
Semester runs 12 weeks.
January 7th2013 / Submission for all MAPP DTP modules one copy to be received by post or by hand no later than 4pm, second copy (electronic word file) to be received email no later than midnight.
February 11 – May 24 2013 / Second Semester runs 12 weeks.
Easter break - March 29-April 15 2013
May 31 2013, 4pm / Submission for all MAPP DTP modules one copy to be received by post or by hand no later than 4pm, second copy (electronic word file) to be received email no later than midnight.
PLEASE REFER TO MAPP DTP LIBGUIDE FOR FURTHER SCHEDULING IN 2013
MAPP DTP on Libguides
All learning materials and academic input is available from our Libguides resource at
This resource is fully accessible and is a tab driven system with relevant materials / links behind each tab. You should bookmark this site for ease of access.
Accessing your records and UniHub and myUniHub
The student portal at Middlesex University is called UniHub, with the personalised student portal being myUniHub. This site provides access to your student records, enrolment, payment of fees and access to library resources.
The MA DTP Structure
The overall structure of the programme is explained in Figure 1. Each module is explained in detail in the appropriate module handbook. You can also discuss any aspect of the module content with your Programme Adviser (see page 14).
Figure 1 Programme of study
Academic & Support Team
The Programme Team consists of academics, administrators and support staff with specialist knowledge in Dance Pedagogy and/or Professional Practice. Their job is to help you make the best of your studies at Middlesex University. You will become familiar with the academics on the team as they guide you through the various modules. They academics will provide formative feedback at other points and will work together to assess work for grading. You will be assigned an academic adviser who will provide academic support and guidance. The WBL (Arts) administrator is a key person in your studies, as they will help you with all of the administrative issues that you will encounter. The learning resources specialists provide access to a wide range of support, from standard library provision, to IT and learning support and are an important source of help in your studies.
Dr.Adesola Akinleye,FRSA
Academic Advisor and Module Leader
BiographyAdesola Akinleye trained as a dancer at Arts Educational School and Rambert Academy. Her professional career has included dancing with The Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH), Union Dance Company and Carol Straker Dance Company. She founded her own company Saltare Foundation for the Arts in New York and London in 1994, for which she was awarded Woman of the Year 1999 for 'Distinguished achievement in the field of community dance' presented by the Town of Islip, New York. She trained in choreography with Bessie Schoenberg while working at DTH. Her choreographic work has been performed in Europe, the Caribbean and North America. She has been commissioned by Arts Council, Winnipeg (CA) and England, Suffolk County (USA), Dance North West, Dance Digital, Dancin’ Oxford, Manchester International Festival and Ludus Dance. Adesola was awarded the Bonnie Bird New Choreography Award in 2006 and awarded a Trailblazers Fellowship by ADAD (UK).
Her work has a strong focus on site-specific work, new technology and light. She has also taught and created work in a number of community settings such as through Creative Partnerships and LTTA, as well as making work for young audiences. She has lectured in choreography, dance (practical and theory) and human movement principles at New York State University and later at the University of Manitoba, also at London Met., Canterbury Christ Church University and University of Michigan. She holds an MA (with distinction) in Work Based Learning: dance in education and community from Middlesex University.She has a PhD from Canterbury Christ Church University, researching embodiment, learning and the environment, usinga philosophical framework of Pragmatism, Narrative Inquiry and Dance. She is a Fellow of the RSA.
Alan Durrant MA, PGDip, PGCHE, BA (Hons), FHEA
Lecturer in Professional Practice
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Biography Alan Durrant was trained as a designer at Hornsey College of Art. His professional career has included work as a designer and craftsman in the jewellery and optics industries. He has run his own design and manufacturing companies, as well as managing a large wholesale and manufacturing jewellery company. His experience in the games design industry has included publication of several game products. His academic career has included senior roles in learning and teaching development and programme leadership. His current research is focused on Work Based Learning and its application to establishing professionals in the creative and cultural sectors. He is a member of the Centre for Excellence in Work Based Learning, a University teaching fellow, a registered practitioner of the Higher Education Academy and holds a principal lectureship at Middlesex University.
Helen Kindred MFA, PGCHE, BA(Hons)
Programme Leader
BiographyHelen Kindred trained at Roehampton University, London gaining a First Class Honours degree in Dance Studies before embarking on further training at Goucher College, USA, where she completed a Post-Graduate internship, studying under Chrystelle Bond, Juliet Forrest and working with New York based choreographer, Doug Varone. Professionally Helen danced with Modem Dance, London and Daghdha Dance Company, Ireland, and has choreographed works for Breaking Boundaries, HYDC:InPulse (a DanceDigital commission), numerous school, college and university dance productions as well as for her own company KindredDance, presenting at venues in London, Hertfordshire and the US. Helen was the Artistic Director of HertsDance (now DanceDigital) from 2001-2004, where she was active in developing opportunities in community dance and supporting regionally based dance artists. After ten years as a performer, choreographer, director, Helen returned to Roehampton University for further post graduate study, gaining her MFA Choreography in 2007. Helen taught at Roehampton University as a visiting lecturer before taking up her post at Middlesex University. Helen is currently a Senior Lecturer specialising in Release-based technique, choreography/performance and community dance practice. Helen is an advocate for dance, has presented papers on community dance development in Baltimore, USA and in the UK at the ‘Community Dance in the 21st Century’ conference at De Montfort University in 2008. Her choreographic work most recently has been presented at SIFDANS International Choreographic Festival, University of Bedfordshire, on-line through and at The Pentland Theatre, Arts Depot, London. Helen has worked as an Artistic Assessor for the Arts Council England and is currently the Regional Representative (south) for DanceHE (formerly Standing Conference on Dance in Higher Education).
Rosemary McGuinness Senior lecturer in Professional Practice
Lecturer in Professional Practice
Biography Before becoming a lecturer in 1998 I developed through my experience in a range of organisations including cultural (British Council), third sector (Choice Consortium) and conflict resolution (International Alert). As chair of a creative writing group I have developed performance spaces at local festivals in London, for example, Stoke Newington, Brent, and Hammersmith and as treasurer of a community bookshop. I established outreach collaborative events such as poetry and politics and poetry and photography in local libraries, theatrical pubs and festivals at Hay-on-Wye and Brighton. I previously worked in delivering professional programmes at London Metropolitan University and Work Based Learning programmes in Queen’s University Belfast. My current research interests include ethics in the Web2 world and the interpretation of biographical data in understanding professional practice.
Dr.Paula Nottingham BFA MFA, MSc
Lecturer in Professional Practice
Biography Paula Nottingham has been with BAPP (Arts) at Middlesex for two years. Previously, Paula worked as a tutor at the Institute of Professional Studies at Birkbeck, University of London, a learning consultant and coordinator for a Teaching Quality Enhancement Fund project, and as a European Social Fund project coordinator for a project delivering international work-related training in the creative industries. She is in the final stages of her doctoral research at Birkbeck focusing on the topic of Work Based Learning in UK higher education. Paula has a background in the arts, with a BFA and MFA in Fine Arts, and in educational studies a MSc in Applied Professional Studies in Lifelong Learning. Currently her areas of interest include:WBL, higher education, the creative and cultural industries, employer engagement, staff development, e-learning and blended learning.
Professional Practice Team Learning Resources
The Learning ResourcesTeam are specialists in the access and use of a wide range of information and skills in information technology. All of their details can be accessed from the Work Based Learning Libguide Mainpage:
Performing Arts LibrarianRosie Sinden-Evans
Liaison Manager for Work Based Learning programmes
Adam Edwards, BA, MSc, MCLIP
A chartered librarian, he buys and manages the library resources to support your courses, creates guides on how to use them and is responsible for teaching you how to use the resources effectively.
Fees and Finance
Tuition fees, 2012/13
Semester 1: WBS 4510 £1060UK EU / £1260 International
Semester 2: WBS 4630 £1500UK EU / £1950 International
Semester 3: WBS 4769£3000UK EU / £3900 International
Total£5650UK EU/ £7110 International
IMPORTANT: Fees become due at the start of the semester you are registered to take the module. You will not be able to pay the fee if you are not enrolled as a student, so do check at the start of each semester to ensure you are enrolled. Fees are subject to annual increases so you can expect to pay slightly higher fee level in the subsequent study year.
If you will be responsible for paying for your own fees and would like further advice on financial matters, for example, if you are entitled to any financial assistance look first at the University’s 24-7 website at:
If your employer will be paying for your study we need this information in writing in order to identify them as your ‘sponsor’ in MISIS. If you have not already provided a letter from your employer please do so before the start of term. They will also need to provide confirmation that they will continue to sponsor you at the beginning of each new academic year.
One of the main reasons for denied access to UniHub and University services is an unresolved financial query. As a mature part-time student, unless you tell us otherwise, we will consider you personally responsible for all you university fees and will assume that you have funds available to pay your fees before you commence each stage of your study.
International Students
Tuition fee payment
International students The annual tuition fee is due and payable at the start of the academic year. Students are allowed two weeks from the start of the academic year to make payment or provide proof of sponsorship. Failure to do so will result in you being de-registered.
UK/EU students
January starters must pay half of their fees by end of February and the remainder in May.
Holds If you have a hold because of overdue fees or other charges at the end of the academic year, you will not be able to re-enrol into your following year of study until the hold is made good. You can therefore not depend on your student loan for instance to pay the debt.
How you can pay
The easiest method of payment is by credit or debit card via UniHub at the end of the online enrolment process. If you wish to pay fees at a later time you can log into your account via Unihub.
Withdrawal policy
Students will be allowed four weeks from the start of the academic year before charges are incurred based on the period of enrolment and not on actual attendance. Students are considered enrolled until such time as official notification of withdrawal, interruption or transfer to another higher education institution is submitted to their campus student office.
Interruptions and temporary withdrawals
The above policy also applies to students who choose to interrupt their studies. Where payment has been made in excess of the tuition fee charged (including non-refundable deposits), the over-payment will not be refunded, however the credit balance will be carried forward to be applied against future tuition fee charges. This credit may be carried forward for up to one academic year.
Deferred submission
Once you have taken advantage of the tuition time and resources available to you during the study period you may defer the submission of work for assessment if you need to. That is, you will be allowed an additional study period (or more if there are exceptional circumstances) if you need more time to prepare your work for assessment, but you will not be entitled to additional contact time with your adviser (for feedback on drafts) during the second and subsequent study periods before you present work for assessment.