BA (Hons) Dance Studies (Top Up)

BA (HONS) DANCE STUDIES TOP UP

Studying dance is a challenging and rewarding experience. It offers the opportunity to extend and develop your dance technique and choreographic skills, while you study and engage in academic and vocational studies.

We offer a challenging experience to study Contemporary Dance taught by expert dance teachers and researchers in a stimulating environment - specialise in areas such as Dance Performance, Choreography, and Dance Movement Psychotherapy.

You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement with a high-profile dance company, arts organisation, or educational setting, which will help you to access a number of areas of employment.

Codes:

College C58

UCAS W501

Course Length:

1 Year Full Time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 2018

Relevant foundation degree or HND with a good grade profile

POSTGRADUATE PATHWAYS

Alumni receive a 15% discount on postgraduate courses at Chichester.

Postgraduate study options at Chichester include PGCE and Masters.

WORK PLACEMENTS

Links to employment and future careers are essential and students have the opportunity to undertake: a dance placement, work experience in teaching or performance, and teaching as part of our 3Fall Dance Company. You’ll be guided by the module tutors and our active careers service to identify and channel your knowledge, skills and talent.

Guest lecturers will introduce you to issues affecting dance employment, and your learning is supported by individual tutorials and group meetings to discuss your progress. Past placements include:

South East Dance
The Point
Hofesh Schechter
Akram Khan
Motionhouse
Loop Dance
Stop Gap
Jasmin Vardimon
Balletboyz

Billie Marriott

Second Year Dance Student

I'm currently a second year Dance student at the University. After my final year I plan on travelling the world and discovering what dance means to different individuals in different cultures. I'm in charge of running the blog for the dance department, so to stay up to date with everything that's happening this year, and see what our talented staff members and students have been getting up to - give the blog a follow!

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Course content

Choreography is the central focus of study here at Chichester. Through this, you’ll develop the creative, imaginative and interpersonal skills that will help you to realise your dance potential. You will be offered a selection of modules that are currently taken by the BA (Hons) Dance students and will be guided by lecturers according to your prior knowledge and experience. This will include the Dissertation module together with a number of choice modules.

This programme provides you with a variety of experiences that will prepare you for your chosen career direction.

Our facilities

At Chichester, we teach in small groups and pride ourselves on the quality of the learning environment we have created for our students.

The Dance courses are delivered on our Bishop Otter Campus where the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is the hub of your learning environment. It has two upper floors of library resources with dedicated areas for silent work or group study, while on the ground floor you will find the Support and Information Zone, Media Centre, Otter Gallery, Costa Coffee and a variety of IT resources.

There are over 130 open access PC workstations, 45 Apple IMacs and ample printing and media facilities. A state-of-the-art wireless network offers fast internet as well as access to all our online resources. You will also have a dedicated subject librarian who will be available to help you access all the library resources you need for your course, both on the shelves and online.

Our Dance facilities include four superb dance studios, a fully equipped 250-seat theatre and a 110-seat studio theatre.

Where this can take you

Dance offers a variety of exciting career options. Recent graduates have achieved a wide range of successes since moving into areas of performance, teaching, administration, postgraduate study and research.

You’ll be guided by our team of specialist dance tutors and visiting dance professionals to develop your interests and find the career path that most suits your interests and skills. Preparation for further study and employment is an integral part of our Dance Programme, and jobs our graduates have secured include choreographer, community dance practitioner, arts administrator, and a dance journalist.

Indicative modules

Dance Dissertation
Dance Technique
Interdisciplinary Arts Project
Choreographic Projects
Postmodern Practice
Dance Production
Teaching Dance Technique
Teaching Dance and Creative Practice
Dance Placement
Dance Criticism
Body Politics
Dance Movement Psychotherapy

Teaching and assessment

The Dance department is a leading provider of excellence in dance education and draws on the expertise of the teaching team. The team is made up of international professional dancers, choreographers, researchers, writers and directors. Each member of the team is renowned for his or her theoretical and practical expertise. You’ll work with, and learn from, a wealth of professional specialist tutors whose backgrounds stem from highly respected performance companies.

The team aims to foster the next generation of dance performers, choreographers, writers, dance filmmakers, teachers, somatic practitioners and community artists.

Your learning will encompass the development of dance knowledge and skills intrinsic to dance practice. Learning is supported by theoretical inquiry and debate, to provide you with the ability to contextualise your learning within academic frameworks.

You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written essays and reflection, practical demos, performance, presentations, group project work and practical exams. You will be encouraged to monitor your own progress, giving you the opportunity to discuss any issues with your lecturers during your course.

Additional Costs

Include Additional Costs:

Additional Costs

As a University of Chichester student you will be provided with many things to support you but there may be additional costs which you may encounter whilst studying. The information below will help you understand our provision and what else you need to budget for.

What you can expect from us

All of your teaching and assessments are included in your tuition fees, including, lectures/guest lectures and tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions and specialist teaching facilities. You will also have access to a wide range of support and services:

• Materials for laboratory and field-based teaching activity;
• A range of student services – advisors, help desks, counsellors, placement support and careers service;
• The general Library services are free for students and our e-resources are available wherever you are. However, you may become liable for fines if you don't return items on time;
• Open access IT spaces, wi-fi across the campuses and in the halls of residence, AV equipment to borrow;
• Access to support from our Careers Service;
• Disability and additional learning support;
• The Language Centre to help you develop/improve foreign or English language skills;
• 24 hours a day security team.

Costs of living and other expenses you may need to consider:

• Accommodation and living costs;
• Text books (but do remember that our library is stocked with a large range of text books for all courses, as well as online resources such as industry journals, free of charge);
• General stationery and other supplies such as presentation materials;
• Photocopying and printing (note: a hard copy of each assessment to be submitted is required);
• The library is charged for the Inter Library Loans service - we pass this cost on directly to our customers;
• Travel to, from and between campuses (note that the U7 and Number 50 bus services offer a subsided travel rate);
• Gym membership: check out our student membership packages, sports events, varsity teams, information about our new facilities and more on the Sport webpages;
• Dance / Theatre passes – these provide discounted entry to a range of performances;
• Field Trips / Educational Visits – these are optional and do not have to be undertaken to complete the programme. Students make a contribution towards the cost (e.g. travel, sometimes accommodation);
• If you require a Diagnostic Assessment for a Specific Learning Difficulty such as Dyslexia, the University may be able to assist you arrange this. You will be required to pay for this assessment, although some financial assistance may be possible from the University Hardship Fund. Further information is available from the Disability and Dyslexia Service. For more information, please click here
• Graduation: It is free for the student to attend the ceremony itself. Graduands must wear academic dress. Academic dress, guest tickets and photography are additional costs payable by the student.

Courses with a DBS enhanced disclosure check charge of £44:

• FD & BSc Community Sports Coaching
• Early Childhood Studies
• FD & BSc Football Coaching and Performance
• Humanistic Counselling
• Mathematics for Teaching KS 2 / 3
• Physical Education & Primary Years
• Physical Education & Sports Coaching
• Physical Education & Secondary Years
• Primary Teaching
• Primary Teaching (Early Years)
• All PGCEs
• BA and MA Social Work
• Sport Development
• Sport Business & Management
• Sport Studies
• Sport Coaching & Science

Financial help available from the University

We offer a number of scholarships and bursaries to students who are beginning their studies at Chichester. Our Finance pages provides details on living costs, budgeting and paying your tuition fees.