Module Details

Module Code: MUSC7030
Title: Musical Theatre Dance 3
Long Title: Musical Theatre Dance 3
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The establishment of refined technique with consistent practical and physical skills required for musical theatre dance along with a growing range of styles and genres
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Display an assured grasp of the technical and physical aspects of musical theatre dance.
LO2 apply a variety of dance vocabularies, styles and skills to performance.
LO3 communicate through expressive dance in a theatrical context
LO4 safely apply good practice in health and sustainable dance.
LO5 assimilate and utilise key choreographic practices and methods from established international dance artists.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Dance Technique
Students will be taught exercises to further develop stamina, strength, mobility, control, isolation work, pirouettes, steps of elevation and travel.
Practical Skills
The student will further develop routines and combinations in a variety of styles. Some improvisational work may also be included at this level.
Physical Skills
Enable students to acquire versatility in their physical skills and integrate their knowledge across all musical theatre disciplines.
Discipline
An emphasis will be placed on the practical development of skills required for best practice in the profession.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-semester dance presentation
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of progress and effort
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact dance classes in jazz, ballet and tap Every Week 5.00 5
Independent Learning Non Contact Individual research, reading and practice Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kobal, J.. (1983), A History of Movie Musicals:Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance, Revised. Exeter Books, [ISBN: 0671060635].
  • Nelson, A G. Kokkonen, J.. (2013), Stretching Anatomy, 2nd. Human Kinetics, USA, [ISBN: 1450438156].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUTH_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Musical Theatre 3 Mandatory