Module Code - Title:
MD4071
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REPERTOIRE, IMPROVISATION AND COMPOSITION 1
Year Last Offered:
2016/7
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To develop the understanding in both practice and theory of the works from the canon of western contemporary and world dance and song traditions in order to fully understand their relevance in current performance contexts. To develop skills necessary to prepare to perform these dances and songs in range of performance contexts.
Syllabus:
Students will be required to specialise in voice or dance, and will study and practice dances and songs from the repertoire of western contemporary and Asian, African and Irish dance; and Gregorian chant, Irish traditional song, western solo and choral, and jazz and pop music traditions; in addition they will study the historical and cultural contexts within which these repertoires developed, and study and practice skills necessary to develop in both solo work and as a member of an ensemble.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
1. Demonstrate a knowledge of world music and dance repertoires with special focus on African, Afro-Latin American and Afro American song and dance.
2. Examine the historical and cultural contexts within which these (see 1) various repertoires developed.
3. Outline the movement vocabulary, the choreographic structure, the modal systems and the expressive intention unique to each style and tradition.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
1. Develop a creative approach and the critical awareness necessary to practice as a soloist and also as a member of an ensemble.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
1. Engage in the performance of world music and dance repertoires with special focus on African, Afro-Latin American and Afro American song and dance.
2. Develop the skills necessary to engage as a soloist and as a member of an ensemble within a range
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Students will be required to specialise in either voice or dance.
Through regular classes and workshops students will study and practice dances and songs from existing repertoires of both western, Asian, African and Irish dance; and Gregorian chant, Irish traditional song, western solo and choral, and jazz and pop music traditions. The students will be required to study and practice the movement vocabulary, the choreographic structure, the modal systems and the expressive intention unique to each style and tradition. Students will be encouraged to develop a creative approach and the critical awareness necessary to practice as a soloist and also as a member of an ensemble. The module will require students to develop the skills necessary to engage with both within a range of performance contexts. In addition students will study the historical and cultural contexts within which these various repertoires developed.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Martin, J. (2003)
The Intercultural Performance Handbook
, London: Routledge.
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Autumn
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08/09
Module Leader:
eleanor.giraud@ul.ie