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Anatomical Foundations of Dance Education - DANC1101
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Dancers
 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of English, Media and Performing Arts
 
 
Course Outline: http://media.arts.unsw.edu.au//
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: Enrolment in program 3408
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Studies the basic principles of anatomy as a foundation for the understanding of human movement and function.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this course successfully should be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of anatomical terminology and identify all segments of the skeleton
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of joint classification, structure and function as well as the actions of muscles and their relevance to dance movement
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the importance of the nervous system, the circulation and respiration to the performing dancer
  • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skill in movement analysis from an anatomical base.

Assessment

  • Spot test - 20%
  • Short answer test 1 - 20%
  • Short answer test 2 - 20%
  • Presentation - 20%
  • Exam - 20%

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