Artistic practice II (BDA722)
The course builds on Artistic Practice I and has two main threads: repertory & performance work and practical studies in choreography and creative work. The aim is for the student to gain a broad understanding of different performative approaches, insight into themselves as dance artists and to develop their own choreographic voice. Organized in modules, the course focuses first on the different creative and learning processes, second on the performances and the different performative elements. This applies to one´s own creative and choreographic work as well as performing the work of others. Throughout the course the student is encouraged to develop an autonomy and independency in their learning. The course is part of a 3-year progression which prepares the student for work as a dance artist in a professional context.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2025-2026
Emnekode
BDA722
Versjon
1
Vekting (stp)
25
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Antall semestre
2
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
English, Norwegian
Content
- Rehearsal and performances, both formal and informal, of repertoire and new dance works by teachers, guest artists and fellow students
- Forming and developing a concept, an idea, and movement material for choreography
- Compositional and improvisational elements in the creation of choreography
- Methods, practices and aesthetics of seminal choreographers and dance practitioners.
- Introduction to dance for camera
- Performance projects with student choreography, repertoire, and internal showing.
Learning outcome
- have a deepened understanding of the dancer's role as an individual and co-creator in choreographic works.
- understand the connection between the choreographer's intention and the dancer's performative knowledge.
- understand how bodily exploration and research are a source of choreographic material, and are central to the development of artistic expression.
- have knowledge of the methods and practices of eminent post-modern choreographers and prominent contemporary dance artists in order to discuss and contextualize their own work.
- develop and expand their own personal movement vocabulary, bodily reflection and creative work through exploration and investigation, individually and in collaboration with other performers and choreographers.
- use a variety of methods of improvisation in their own exploration and as part of a choreographic process.
- use compositional tools and methods to explore and express a physical idea or concept.
- use critical analysis and inquiry-based tools to discuss and write about choreographic process and product (their own and those of others).
- use reflection, feedback and discussion to inform and develop their creative and performance work.
- understand in depth the idea of process based work, concept based work and the interaction between them.
Forkunnskapskrav
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Folder evaluation | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed |
Portfolio assessment based on:
• Participation in a showing of studio work with repertory
• Participation in a minimum of 2 public performances
• 1 oral reflection assignment
• Creation and presentation of own choreographic work
• A final written assignment
Assignments in the subject are delivered in Norwegian or English. Swedish and Danish are also permitted.
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
- Participation in a showing of studio work with repertory
- Participation in a minimum of 2 public performances
- 1 oral reflection assignment
- Creation and presentation of own choreographic work
- A final written assignment
Fagperson(er)
Study Adviser:
Lena Crosby HaugCourse teacher:
Birgitte Bauer-NilsenCourse coordinator:
Hagit YakiraCourse teacher:
Brynjar Åbel BandlienMethod of work
- Practical work in a group teaching context
- Independent work connected to choreographic processes and creative work
- Rehearsals, showings and performances
- Oral and written assignments
- The subject is organized in modules in periods of the academic year. The subject can also have a combination of weekly teaching and intensive modules.