ASSIGNMENT BRIEF HND

Unit Number and Title 8: CHOREOGRAPHY OF GROUP PERFORMANCE

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HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS CONFESSIONS JANUARY 2013 PRACTICAL 15TH MAY 2014 ALL WRITTEN WORK DUE IN MONDAY 1

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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF HND

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L ! "nderstand the methods by #hich ideas for group compositions can be generated and e$plored L % &e able to recognise and apply choreographic devices used to shape material into group dances. L ' "nderstand the influences on the choreographic style of self and professional choreographers L ( &e able to choreograph a cohesive and comple$ group dance

To ac#ie$e a 'ass rade t#e e$idence must s#o% t#at t#e learner is able to&
1.1 evaluate the methods by which a range of professional choreographers generate and explore material for groups of dancers 1.2 evaluate a range of choreographic methods within own work for a group of dancers.

2.1 analyse professional works for groups of dancers in different styles and genres 2.2 use a range of choreographic devices within own group composition

3.1 assess the influences that have shaped the choreographic style of a range of professional choreographers 3.2 demonstrate the stylistic traits of professional choreographers with examples from their works 3.3 evaluate the influences on own choreographic style describing the impact of professional practitioners on own work

4.1 choreograph a cohesive and complex 5 minute dance piece for a group of performers. 4.2 take responsibility for all aspects of the piece including devising, rehearsal and performance, and design and technical decisions. 4.3 evaluate the development of the choreographic work and its performance

In order to ac#ie$e a merit rade t#e e$idence must s#o% t#at t#e learner is able to&

identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions Select and refine appropriate material for your choreography, highlighting specific choreographers that have influenced your choreographic style. Make sure each section is planned and rehearsed effectively. select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques A range of Contemporary choreographers and choreographic methods and devices have been identified, researched and applied present and communicate appropriate findings

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)he student clearly analyses professional choreographic #orks for group dances and assesses the influences that shapes the choreographic style of professional choreographers. Students are to support their findings by including a bibliography and references.

In order to ac#ie$e a distinction rade t#e e$idence must s#o% t#at t#e learner is able to&

use critical reflection to evaluate o#n #ork and *ustify valid conclusions )horough rehearsal processes have been demonstrated to refine and improve the group choreography +eflection has taken place to evaluate the e$tent of professional choreographers influence on o#n #ork. realistic improvements have been proposed to ensure success in future pro*ects )ake responsibility for managing and organising activities ,ndependence has been demonstrated #hen organising e$tra time to focus researching, rehearsing and refining the group choreography -igh level of organisational skills has been demonstrated through the management of the pro*ect. A professional approach is maintained throughout each session .emonstrate creative thinking ,nnovation and creative thought have been applied to the group choreography Self/evaluation has taken place of the entire pro*ect from initial ideas to end performance.

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The purpose of this assignment is to:

Students are to create a 0 minute long choreographic #ork that is to be embedded in their 1Confessions2 pro*ect. )his assignment aims to develop the student2s choreographic skills by furthering their kno#ledge of choreographers and their professional #orks and the use of choreographic methods and devices. )hese elements #ill aid the learner to create imaginative and original group dances. )his assignment #ill develop the follo#ing higher skills3 4 synthesis 5combination6 of a range of concepts, kno#ledge and skills relating to the performing arts 4 ability to innovate and #ork in a creative #ay 4 ability to take responsibility to manage and direct their o#n and others activities Scenario: 7ou are a trainee choreographer that has been given the task of creating a 0 minute group dance that has stylistic traits of a choreographer of your choice. )his dance #ill be performed by you and our company in the upcoming production of 1Confessions2. As a trainee choreographer it is essential that you keep and maintain a choreographic *ournal that forms a detailed account of your research, ideas and creative process including the successfulness of the overall performance. Tasks: 1, 2, 3, 4 TASK 1 - LEAR ! " #$T%#&E 1, 2, 3 )he students are to maintain a professional choreographic *ournal. )his *ournal should provide evidence of the full choreographic process from initial ideas to the end performance, including all technical decisions 5lighting, costume, props etc6. ,n this *ournal the students must demonstrate that they have researched relevant choreographers. )hey must discuss and evaluate in this *ournal the follo#ing topics8

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9valuate methods used by a range of professional choreographers 5chance, improvisation, contact improvisation6 Must provide e$amples by highlighting #here you have seen this in a professional #ork 9valuate professional #orks by commenting on choreographic devices5canon, unison, complimentary unison, contrast, music visualisation, repetition, motif, motif development6, use of space, path#ays, structure 5binary, ternary, rondo6

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:rom the practitioners you have identified #hat/#ho are their influences and ho# has this been sho#n in their #orks;

After the students have researched other choreographers they must discuss in their choreographic *ournal ho# the selected choreographers that they have researched links to their group choreography. )he students must evidence #hat choreographic methods and devices they have used to aid the group choreography and #hat/#ho has influenced the piece for Confessions. Students must dra# upon e$amples from the group choreography to support their findings. Students must maintain an evaluative approach throughout the choreographic *ournal discussing these points3

9valuate the development of your choreography #hat is going #ell; <hat needs improvement; -o# #ill you improve this; 9valuate the =erformance, #hat #orked give e$amples, #hat #ould you do differently give e$amples.
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TASK 2 - LEAR ! " #$T%#&E 3, 4 )his is the practical assessment. Learners must create a ' minute group dance that is to be embedded in the 1Confessions2 production. )he students must demonstrate a range of choreographic methods and devices and must sho# stylistic qualities of a professional choreographer. )he students are e$pected to take responsibility for their o#n #ork, as #ell as #ork together as a company. A professional approach to the rehearsal process must be maintained and evidenced of suitably ad*usting the group dance is e$pected. All students must perform their choreographic #ork taking into consideration characterisation8 the theme and message of the dance is to be communicated to the audience effectively.
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