DANCE 314 : Dance and Technology

Creative Arts and Industries

2024 Semester One (1243) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Project based study of the interaction between technology and dance. Including hands-on practice with video, digital photography and the study of dance for film.

Course Overview

Aim: To develop skills and a critical awareness in the theory and practice of choreography in relation to technology.

This paper will focus on the practice and applied theory of choreography and technology in relation to certain contemporary perspectives. The paper will provide students with the foundations to engage with dance through video and screen related technology through skills applicable to making dance, facilitating in projects and dancing for others, and research in connected fields.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage II in Dance Studies

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4: Critical Thinking
Capability 5: Solution Seeking
Capability 6: Communication
Capability 8: Ethics and Professionalism
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Dance Studies

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Create a digital artefact applying knowledge and critical perspectives in choreography (Capability 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1 and 6.2)
  2. Create a performance work applying knowledge and critical perspectives in choreography (Capability 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1 and 6.2)
  3. Demonstrate Understandings of critical perspectives in choreographic research in relation to dance and technology through engagement in course related tasks (Capability 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1 and 8.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Presentation 35% Individual Coursework
Presentation 40% Individual Coursework
Coursework 25% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3
Presentation
Presentation
Coursework
Grades are added together over the duration of the course to determine pass or fail. Students need their overall grade to be 50/100 or over to pass the course. 

Teaching & Learning Methods

This is a studio-based course based on embodied learning through choreographic and interdisciplinary modes of practice. The course will be practice-led, workshop-driven and include devising and interdisciplinary studies in relation to live practice and digital technology. Studio time will be supported by individual tutorials and group feedback sessions. Critical practice will be cultivated through discussion and prepared responses to selected reading, online and audio-visual resources and supporting writing.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 12.5 hours involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in, for 12 weeks over the semester.

For this course, each week you can expect 1 hour of lectures, 3 hours of studio sessions, 2 hours of reading and self-directed exercises, and 6.5 hours of work on assignments/performance preparation. 

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including labs/tutorials/studios for components of the course.
 Learning activities including seminars/tutorials/studios will not be available as recordings.
The course will sometimes include live online events towards assessments.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Adjusted to Covid requirements and levels. 

Other Information

Late assignments: all assessments will not be marked after 7 days after the due dates. 

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Extension of time requests will be on a case by case basis.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 02/11/2023 04:16 p.m.