Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

As you study the complexity of the body and approach varying degrees of training outcomes, there is a danger that you may perceive the body as a machine only - an object for study. This unit views the creative human body as a subject for study and introduces you to a variety of philosophies that encourage alternative ways of understanding the links between mind and body and the place of the body in space. This unit is placed in the first semester of the BFA and can be taken in the first semester of any year for those students from other degrees electing to take this unit.

Aims

This unit will introduce you to basic anatomical, alignment and imagery principles. An introduction to biomechanics will allow you to study the forces which act on the body and their resultant effects. This is to provide a sound basis for analysis of the human body in movement.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1. identify and articulate basic anatomical structures of the body
2. implement safe warm-up and cool down procedures as relevant for your level of physical practice
3. clearly display a working knowledge of stretching and strengthening methods for the range of physical practices relevant to your course
4. understand ideokinetic and release practices (dance students only)
5. analyse the human body in movement at a basic level
6. enhance movement efficiency and self concept through the applications of differing philosophical approaches to the body.

Content

This unit addresses content such as different areas of the psychophysical which will be explored through a combination of study, observation, participation and evaluation. Particular importance will be paid to the integration of movement patterns to develop coordination and ease of movement specific to dance techniques. Release techniques and their relevance to training the body will be introduced into practical sessions alongside strengthening and stretching techniques for both the dancer and non-dancer. You will learn to synthesize practical and theoretical concepts of alignment and their applications to the range of dance techniques and physical practices studied in your coursework. Practical sessions will draw from Pilates, Feldenkrais, and yoga practices in particular. For dance students in particular, recognition will be given to cultural practices of the body through ballet, contemporary and post-modern dance practice reflected in line, look and lineage.

Built into the content and assessment of this unit are the following generic attributes: an awareness of strengths and limitations of the physical body in movement: an appreciation for difference in gender, custom and culture; a willingness to deal with ambiguity and initiate and participate in change as appropriate; an ability to work independently.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Content will be delivered through formal lectures and workshops for all students. Specialist areas such as injury prevention and management will be provided by physiotherapists with professional dance training and Pilates expertise. Lecturers and tutors will make use of practical classes, workshops, videos and live performance experiences for teaching purposes.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access complete Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during tutorials and discussions throughout the semester. Weight: 0%

Assessment name: Demonstration
Description: (Formative & Summative)
A demonstration of technical/professional skills and knowledge of classwork throughout the semester - (a monitoring of your skill and knowledge development on a weekly basis). You are given verbal feedback throughout all practical sessions and will receive mid-semester feedback formally if in danger of failing this item of assessment.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Throughout Semester

Assessment name: Examination (Theory)
Description: (Summative) Set Anatomy questions (short answer and multiple choice) completed in a pre-determined, restricted time span under invigilated conditions.
Relates to objectives: 1, 3 and 5
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid-End of Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Required Text

Elson , L. and Kapit, W. (1977) The Anatomy Colouring Book, Harper and Row, NY.

Recommended References

Dowd, I. (1981) Taking Root to Fly, Contact Collaborations, Northampton, MA.

Franklin, E. (1996) Dance Imagery for Technique and Performance, Human Kinetics, Il.

Franklin, E. (1996) Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, Human Kinetics.

Hessel, T. (2000) Functional Dance Anatomy, Vett and Viten AS, Norway.

Huwyler, J. (1999) The Dancer's Body, International Medical Publishing, Inc.

Iijima, T. (2005) Action Anatomy Harper design, New York.

Olsen, A. (1998) Bodystories - A guide to experiential anatomy, Station Hill Openings, Barrytown Ltd.

Sevey Fitt, S. (1988) Dance Kinesiology, Schirmer Books, Macmillan, NY.

Watkins, A. and Clarkson, P. M. (1990) Dancing Longer Dancing Stronger - A Dancer's guide to Improving Technique and Preventing Injury, Dance Horizons.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 26-Sep-2012