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| Module Availability |
| Semester 2 |
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| Assessment Pattern |
Theory examination 50%
Portfolio of Labanotated studies reflecting a dance genre within the performance studies programme. 50% |
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| Module Overview |
The module will cover the following issues:
Progression to intermediate level Laban notation.
Elementary level LMA.
Application of LMA, LN and BF to programme related modules including performance studies.
Movemenet observation practice.
Information Technology related to movement analysis, LMA and LN.
Electronic sources and resources. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
Completion of the Movement Analysis and Anatomy course at HE1 level. |
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| Module Aims |
To progress to intermediate level Labanotation (LN)
To introduce the fundamentals of Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) including Bartenieff Fundamentals (BF)
To establish a relationship between Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) and Labanotation (LN)
To investigate the application of LN and LMA to dance practice
To investigate the application of LN and LMA to dance style analysis
To review the significance of movement/dance notation to dance practice |
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| Learning Outcomes |
Knowledge and Understanding:
Awareness of the role of movement analysis to the understanding of movement related activities such a performance studies;
Knowledge of BF and its relationship to dance practice;
Awareness of related electronic resources.
Cognitive/Intellectual Skills
Ability to analyse and record movement in Labanotation and Laban Moveemnt Analysis modes;
Ability to apply Laban Movement Analysis, Labanotation and BF to related programme modules including performance studies;
Ability to utilise related electronic sources and resources effectively.
Practical /Key Skills
Ability to apply LN at intermediate level;
Ability to apply LMA at elementary level;
Ability to apply LN to dance style analysis;
Ability to apply BF to dance practice;
Ability to access and utilise related resources in text and electronic form;
Ability to utilise key Labanotation software |
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| Module Content |
Progression to intermediate level LN
Elementary level LMA
Application of LMA, LN and BF to programme related modules including performance studies;
Movement observation practice;
Information Technology related to movement analysis, LMA and LN.
Electronic sources and resources |
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
| Lecture, seminar, laboratory, e-based and tutorial |
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Adshead, J (ed) Dance Analysis: theory and practice. London: Dance books, 1988
Bartenieff, I & Lewis, D. Body Movement Coping with the Environment, London: Gordon and Breach, 1993
Beck, J. & Reiser, J. Moving Notation a Handbook of Musical Rhythm and Elementary Labontation for the Dancer. Canada: Harwood Academic Publishers, 1998
Blum, O. African dances and Games. New York; The Free Press. 1986
Brennan, M. "Every Little Movement has a Meanin all its Own" in Researching dance Evolving modes of inquiry by Sondra Fraleigh & Penelope Hanstein (eds), 283-308. London: Dance Books, 1999
Chu, W. "Ba Gua Zhang - basic walking and fixed eight palm set" in The Proceedings of the International Council of Kinetegraphy, 141-143, 2001.
Dell, C. A Primere for Movement Description Using Effort-Shape and Supplementary Concepts. New York: Dance Notation Bureau, 1970. |
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| Last Updated |
| 25th November 2009 |
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