UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the
programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be
expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning
opportunities that are provided.
Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
University of Central Lancashire – Preston campus
3. University School/Centre
School of Film, Media and Performance
4. External Accreditation
none
5. Title of Final Award
BA (Hons) Dance Performance and Teaching
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Full-time & Part-time
7. UCAS Code
WX59
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
Dance, Drama and Performance
9. Other external influences
n/a
10. Date of production/revision of
this form
July 2015
11. Aims of the Programme

To give you subject specific and generic transferable skills in line with the National
Subject Benchmarks for all Drama, Dance and Performance degree courses.

To give you a broad critical, analytical, contextual and physical understanding of
Dance, Performance and Teaching, that will equip you with sets of skills that can be
directly translated into the work place.

To give you the fundamental teaching skills required to work within a wide variety of
dance teaching contexts.
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding:
1. Define and historically contextualise the work of Modern Dance and Post-Modern
Dance pioneers demonstrating awareness of the impact of their work upon the
Modern Dance and Post Modern Dance movements and their influence upon
subsequent developments within Contemporary Dance. DA1106 (4)
2. Demonstrate understanding and awareness of dance-making within a Labanbased choreological framework. DA1104(4)
3. Define and critique ‘ethnic dance’, with reference to British/European dance and
Performance Dance, and apply ethnographic perspectives. DA2101(5)
4. Articulate, define and demonstrate the techniques, methodologies, principles,
philosophies and theories inherent in specific dance education environments.
DA2102(5)
5. Critique, analyse and reflect on the theories, principles and methodologies for
teaching within a variety of community and educational settings. DA3102(6)
6. Demonstrate critical knowledge in an area that is of personal interest and also
reflects the general content and ethos of the subject. DA3105(6)
7. Devise work that involves the integration of a variety of disciplines. MU3005(6)
8. Discuss the differing approaches required when teaching at different levels and
other factors which can affect teaching and performance. DA3201(6)
Teaching and Learning Methods
Across all modules and at all levels teaching and learning are synthesised from a variety of
learning activities and opportunities. Knowledge and Understanding at level 1 is
characterised by a knowledge of the history and background of practice and practitioners.
Learning situations include:
 Lectures
 Case studies
 Seminars and discussion groups
 Practical tutor – led workshops
 Technical guidance
 Group tutorials and verbal feedback
One – to – one tutorials and written feedback
Assessment methods
Assessment occurs through the application of knowledge and theory within practical
activities, workshops, rehearsals and performances; assessment also occurs through
written submissions and presentations.
B.
Subject-specific skills:
1. Demonstrate technical ability in relationship to spatial awareness, and changes in
levels and speed. DA1103(4) & DA1104(4) With increasing strength, clarity and
sophistication. DA2100(5) & DA2103(5) And ownership of expression. DA3101(6) &
DA3104(6)
2. Structure and analyse movement phrases within the following choreographic
structures: solos, duets, ensemble, unison, canon and variation. DA1103(4)
DA1104(4)
3. Demonstrate imaging the body through language, drawing and symbolic movement.
DA1105(4)
4. Organise, direct, creatively facilitate and realise a group choreography. DA2100(5)
5. Critique and reflect on the National Curriculum guidelines for dance at all Key
Stages, with specific reference to Secondary and some reference to Further
education (GCSE, A-Level). DA2102(5)
6. Contribute to the creation of a professional dance work. DA3101(6)
7. Plan, liaise, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate a series of workshops in a community
or educational setting, which culminates in a performance/event. DA3102(6)
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the terms and theories of Dance Movement
Therapy, Embodied Practice and Somatics, and consider and debate the role of
these forms within dance education and performance. DA3103(6)
9. Explore methodologies towards the creation of interdisciplinary work. MU3005(6)
10. Demonstrate an awareness of technical skills including strength, clarity, safe dance
practice and artistry. DA3201(6)
Teaching and Learning Methods
Practical study occurs within technique classes, workshops, rehearsals, masterclasses,
lecture/dems and performances. It is supported through attendance at professional
performances, through critiques sessions and etudes and through self-reflection and
group evaluation.
Assessment methods
Practical subject-specific skill development occurs throughout the 3 levels of this degree.
As each student manifests different abilities and strengths within differing contexts, this
course is not designed to enable students to achieve an identical and identifiable suite of
skills at a particular level. However we do expect to you to recognise that the following
features increase in the work produced by all students at each level:
 complexity
 sophistication
 engagement
 emotive qualities
 expression
 sustainability of performance
 reproducibility of performance
 the range of human/artistic experience
Across all modules and at all levels, the assessment of these aspects of creative study
occur through practical assessment of work-in-progress and of performance. Assessment
methods also include evaluative statements, tutorials and viva voces
C.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Thinking Skills:
Discuss and contextualise the historical lineage of early to mid 20th Century
Modern Dance. And the concerns and characteristics of Post-Modern Dance.
DA1106(4)
Produce written work to appropriate academic conventions and standards.
DA1106(4)
Through field-work, critically appraise, using relevant contemporary perspectives a
popular, communal or folk form, raising it to status of viable academic study.
DA2101(5)
Reflect on your choreographic skills and artistic processes, through practice and
analysis. DA3101(6)
Apply appropriate research techniques. DA3105(6)
Produce a body of written work which respects academic conventions. DA3105(6)
Critique, analyse and reflect on teaching the class. DA3101(6)
Teaching and Learning Methods
Thinking skills within this course are the intellectual qualities related to cognitive ability
through the acquisition of critical and contextual knowledge. The application of these
qualities occur in all teaching and learning situations and at this level these are focussed
upon the stating of ideas from one or more contexts using specialist vocabulary and
critical language.
Assessment methods
Assessment occurs through the application of theory within practical activities, workshops,
rehearsals and performances; .assessment also occurs through written submissions and
presentations..
D.
Other skills relevant to employability and personal development:
1. Work under choreographic direction and within group processes in order to create
original work. DA1104(4)
2. Structure and co-deliver creative dance workshops suitable for various educational
groups in schools, and to peer-group members, under guidance. DA2102(5)
3. Create and publicly perform a dance performance piece with high levels of
technical production. DA3104(6)
4. Plan and organise a personal programme of study within non-negotiable
deadlines. DA3105(6)
5. Collaborate effectively with practitioners from other disciplines. MU3005(6)
6. Contribute to the public performance of interdisciplinary work. MU3005(6)
7. Plan, coordinate and deliver exercises and methods appropriate for the level
chosen. DA3201(6)
Teaching and Learning Methods
This is a vocational course and outcomes within this category at this level are do with
making practical and theoretical learning as effective and relevant as possible. We expect
you to analyse what is required to fully participate in all learning events and to be an
effective group member Learning at this level will be tutor-dependant but with guided selfdefined learning opportunities.
Assessment methods
Assessment occurs through the effectiveness of practical and performance work and is
evaluated through reference to personal development plans, peer responses viva voces
and tutor comments.
13. Programme Structures*
Level
Level 6
Module
Code
DA3101
DA3102
DA3103
DA3104
DA3105
MU3005
DA3201
Level 5
Level 4
DA2100
DA2101
DA2102
DA2103
Module Title
Technique and Performance
Teaching Practice in
Different Contexts
Self and Other
Choreography
Independent Project
Interdisciplinary Project
Advanced Level Teaching
14. Awards and Credits*
Credit
rating
20
40
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
40
20
DA2108
Technique & Choreography 2
Dance Cultures
Dance in Education
Dance and Physical
Performance
Moving and Making
DA1106
Dance History
40
DA1103
DA1104
Improvisation and Technique
Composition and Technique
20
20
DA1105
Moving Bodies
40
Bachelor Honours Degree
Requires 360 credits
including a minimum of 120
at Level 5 and 120 at Level
6
Bachelor Degree
Requires 320 credits
including a minimum of 120
at Level 5 and 80 at Level 6
HE Diploma
Requires 240 credits
including a minimum of 120
at Level 5 or above
20
HE Certificate
Requires 120 credits at
Level 4 or above
15. Personal Development Planning
Personal Development Planning (PDP) is a key aspect of all the performing arts courses
at UCLan. PDP is integrated within all modules and across the totality of study. PDP,
through the creation of a personal document referred to as a Progress File, helps you to
define and focus your educational and professional aims and goals; it will assist you to
consider how you can engage with the learning opportunities your course offers to
achieve your personal career and professional objectives.
This course has consists of modules with fixed syllabi that together enable you and your
colleagues to gain the knowledge and develop the skills essential if you are to be a
successful practitioner. However the course is designed to allow you to choose or
negotiate many aspects of your learning in ways which are appropriate to your abilities,
learning preferences and vocational intentions. Thus is referred to as a student-centred
learning approach. When coupled with the self-monitoring and evaluation of PDP, you
find that study shifts from a tutor-led/teaching activity to a personally-defined learning
experience. This is close to the way many professional artists operate and the terms
‘reflective practitioners’ or ‘thinking artist’ describe the kind of graduate we expect you
to become.
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website
for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
UK Applicants:
Except in exceptional circumstances, UK applicants must attend an interview with audition.
Once your application has been processed you will be sent a letter stating the date you that
you are required to attend, and what will be required of you
If it is not possible for you to attend on the date proposed, please contact us to rearrange a
date or agree alternative arrangements.
All successful candidates must have achieved the following:
 Achieve a minimum of 260-300 UCAS tariff points at A2 or equivalent
 Grade C in GCSE Maths and English or an equivalent; UK equivalents include key
skills level 3 or functional skills level 2
European Applicants:
European applicants may not be able to attend an interview in the UK. Once your
application has been processed, you should submit an e-portfolio, CD or DVD of your
recent work; this will be followed by a telephone interview.
International Applicants :
International applicants may not be able to attend an interview in the UK. Once your
application has been processed, you should submit an e-portfolio, CD or DVD of your
recent work; this will be followed by a telephone interview.
Additionally International students for whom English is not your first language, will be
required to evidence an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. Equivalences include:
 TOEFL Written examination score of 550 plus a test of written English (at 4)
 TOEFL Computer Equivalent score of 213 and TWE at 4
Proficiency in English (Cambridge) at Grade C or above
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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www.uclan.ac.uk
www.performingartscourses.uk.uk
UCAS/Trottman guides
UCLan prospectus
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Programme Learning Outcomes
Modul
Leve e Code
l
Module Title
Core (C),
Compulsor
y (COMP)
or Option
(O)
Knowledge and Understanding
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
4
DA110
6
Dance History
DA110
3
DA110
4
DA110
5
Technique and
Improvisation
Composition and
Technique
Moving Bodies
Comp
Comp
Comp
X
4
Technique and
Improvisation
Composition and
Technique
Moving Bodies
X
X
X
X
Comp
X
C1 C2 C3 C4
DA110
3
DA110
4
DA110
5
B1 B2 B3 B4
X
Thinking Skills
DA110
6
Dance History
Subject-specific Skills
Comp
X
Other skills relevant to employability and
personal development
D1 D2
X
Comp
Comp
Comp
X
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Programme Learning Outcomes
Modul
Leve e Code
l
Module Title
Core (C),
Compulsor
y (COMP)
or Option
(O)
Knowledge and Understanding
5
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6
Technique & Choreography
DA2100 2
DA2101 Dance Cultures
DA2102 Dance in Education
Dance & Physical
DA2103 Performance
DA2108 Moving and Making
Comp
Comp
Comp
X
5
X
X
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5
Comp
Comp
X
X
Comp
Comp
Comp
Comp
Comp
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5
X
Thinking Skills
Technique & Choreography
DA2100 2
DA2101 Dance Cultures
DA2102 Dance in Education
Dance & Physical
DA2103 Performance
DA2108 Moving and Making
Subject-specific Skills
Other skills relevant to employability and
personal development
D1 D2 D3
X
X
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Programme Learning Outcomes
Modul
Leve e Code
l
Module Title
Core (C),
Compulsor
y (COMP)
or Option
(O)
Knowledge and Understanding
6
A5 A6 A7 A8
DA3101 Technique and Performance
Teaching Practice in
DA3102 Different Contexts
DA3103 Self and Other
DA3104 Choreography
DA3105 Independent Project
MU300
5
Interdisciplinary Project
DA3201 Advanced Level Teaching
Comp
Comp
Comp
O
Comp
X
X
X
X
O
O
X
X
X
6
C4 C5 C6 C7
Comp
B6 B7 B8 B9 B10
X
Thinking Skills
DA3101 Technique and Performance
Teaching Practice in
DA3102 Different Contexts
Socio-therapeutic Dance
DA3103 Forms
DA3104 Choreography
DA3105 Independent Project
MU300
5
Interdisciplinary Project
DA3201 Advanced Level Teaching
Subject-specific Skills
X
Other skills relevant to employability and
personal development
D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
X
Comp
Comp
O
Comp
O
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X