DANCE 776 : Awareness and Analysis in DMT

Creative Arts and Industries

2024 Semester One (1243) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Anatomy and kinesiology will involve the study of the structures and systems of the body through both somatic and scientific approaches. Movement observation involves developing key diagnostic and reporting tools in dance movement therapy.

Course Overview

Dance and movement can be ephemeral and hard to capture. For this reason, the Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis System (LBMS) has been developed, providing a language through which to document, understand and assess that which is largely nonverbal. In addition to providing foundational training in this movement analysis system, this course explores the ways in which a skilled understanding and application of the components of movement can provide the psychophysical assessment and interventions needed for effective treatment in dance movement therapy.
Students will be guided experientially to gain an embodied understanding of the LBMS through practicing the multiple components and concepts found within this system. They will also gain a heightened awareness of their own movement style, the diversity of movement styles employed by others as well as the effects of relationship on movement styles. Competency with the LBM system will equip the student to apply this information to their interactions with others and formulate movement treatment goals.
The material in this course relies on a fundamental understanding of anatomy and kinesiology and it is expected that students will have gained this knowledge prior to enrolling in 776.

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: People and Place
Capability 2: Sustainability
Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4: Critical Thinking
Capability 5: Solution Seeking
Capability 6: Communication
Capability 7: Collaboration
Capability 8: Ethics and Professionalism

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify and describe the components of physical action as found in human movement and expression (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 7.2, 8.1 and 8.2)
  2. Experience the basic components of movement through exploration of the concepts developed by Rudolf Laban and his students/associates regarding the body, effort, shape and space harmony (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 6.2, 7.2, 8.1 and 8.2)
  3. Demonstrate improvement in your own functionality and expressivity through knowing how to use your body more efficiently, vary your movement dynamics, shape the body in new ways, and project it more fully through space (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3)
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of movement as a psychophysical communication modality, particularly with what it can and cannot communicate, and how understanding of communications must occur within a cultural context (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4)
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of your own preferred movement styles, and a willingness to continue expanding your repertoire, as well as self-understanding through movement. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 6.2, 6.3, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4)
  6. Demonstrate an ability to observe the movement of others and formulate movement interventions, ensuring a respect for human and cultural diversity. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Practical 30% Individual Coursework
Essay 30% Individual Coursework
Quiz 10% Individual Coursework
Essay 30% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6
Practical
Essay
Quiz
Essay

Teaching & Learning Methods

• Lectures and discussions
• In class experientials
• Student dyads
• Small group studio practice and study
• Online seminars and tutorials
• Written assignments

Workload Expectations

Following university workload guidelines, a standard 15 point course represents approximately 150 hours of study. During a typical week there will be 3 hours of lectures. For the 12 teaching weeks, this totals to 36 hours. Since the course as a whole represents approximately 150 hours of study, that leaves a total of 114 hours across the entire semester for independent study, e.g. reading, reflection, preparing for assessments etc.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience or Online

This course is offered in a split delivery mode, featuring in-person and online components:

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including intensives that feature labs/tutorials/studios/clinics to complete components of the course.
The course will include live online events including seminars/group discussions/tutorials.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a block delivery with weekly online components.

Online

Attendance is required at scheduled online activities including labs/tutorials to complete components of the course.
The course will include live online events including group discussions/tutorials/lectures and these may be recorded.
Where possible, study material will be released progressively throughout the course.
This course runs to the University semester/quarter timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.

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.

Health & Safety

Warming up properly is essential; you cannot do a practical class if you are not warm as you are running the risk of injuring yourself. It is your responsibility to warm up sufficiently, as we expect to be able to start the class immediately and not take up valuable class time getting everyone ‘warm’.
Please inform us of any injury or health related circumstances that are relevant to your full participation in the course. If you develop a new injury, or if an old injury surfaces during the course, let us know about it before class, or as soon as it happens in class – if you are unsure about your injury or pain ASK us about it, and ALWAYS seek medical advice from medical professionals.
Please be alert of personal security when rehearsing – rehearse with a friend if possible.

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.

Changes to the course delivery have been made to support student work/life balance.

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.

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 03/11/2023 12:45 p.m.