NCEA Level 1 Dance

11DNC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Davies

You will develop knowledge of dance elements and choreographic processes with your teacher.  You will select four Achievement Standards to complete during the academic year.

Course Overview

Term 1
Developing knowledge of dance elements and dance performance skills.

Students will learn how to dance in an ensemble and learn a repertoire of 3 dances.

Term 2
Developing understanding of choreographic processes.

Students will complete a choreographic series of 3 dances (Group, Duo and Solo) in which they will use choreographic devices and processes to create dances.

Students will also begin to view and analyse a dance performance.

Term 3
Developing an understanding of a dance performance.

Students will study and analyse a dance performance and use their knowledge and understanding to complete the external examination.

Term 4
Preparation for external exam.

Pathway

NCEA Level 2 Dance

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Course Contribution: $40
Stationery Requirements: 1 x clearfile, refill

Recommended Prior Learning

Completed the Year 10 Performance Arts course.  Alternatively your place in this class will need to be approved by the Teacher in Charge.

Credit Information

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Assessment
Level
 Internal or
External
Credits
 L1 Literacy Credits UE Literacy Credits Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90002 v6 Dance 1.2 - Perform dance sequences
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6
A.S. 90858 v3 Dance 1.1 - Compose dance sequences for given briefs
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6
A.S. 90859 v3 Dance 1.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills in a dance
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1
I
4
A.S. 90860 v3 Dance 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance
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4
Y
A.S. 90861 v3 Dance 1.5 - Demonstrate understanding of a dance performance
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E
4
Y
Total Credits
24
8
0
0

Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.

Pathway Tags

Drama and Dance: Teaching, Theatre Producer/Assistant, Comedian, Director, Promoter, Production Manager, Events Manager Dance: Dancer, Model Drama: Actor, Television Presenter, Lighting Technician, Entertainer, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Cinema Projectionist, Dancer, Director (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Film and Video Editor, Film/Television Camera Operator, Light Technician, Media Producer, Musician, Production Assistant (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Radio Presenter, Sound Technician, Primary School Teacher, Private Teacher/Tutor, Tertiary Lecturer, Diversional Therapist, Events Manager Dance: Dancer, Model Drama: Actor, Model Drama: Ac

Disclaimer

Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.