AUT - Bachelor of Dance; entry requirements, papers and careers
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Bachelor of Dance; entry requirements, papers and careers
An overview page for the Bachelor of Dance with information on entry requirements, papers, careers and start dates.
Programme Code: AK3657
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time / Part time available
Venue: North Shore Campus
Important information on this qualification:
With recent changes to the tertiary environment, there has been a government cap on student numbers. This limits the funding across the tertiary sector. With capped student numbers, there are limited places available in programmes offered through the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences for 2012.
Therefore, the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences will not be accepting any year one enrollments to the Bachelor of Dance for 2012. In 2012 a further review of the programme will be undertaken to determine whether or not a 2013 year one intake will be possible.
For further enquiries, please contact Debra Spinetto, Programme Information Advisor for the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences on:
(09) 921 9735 or debra.spinetto@aut.ac.nz
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- University Entrance
- English Language Requirements
- CV required with application
- Fitness to practice addendum
- Police Clearance
- An audition may be required
WHAT THIS QUALIFICATION COVERS
This degree provides an opportunity to study and achieve an in-depth practical and theoretical understanding of dance. Areas of study include ballet, jazz and contemporary techniques, choreography, dance education, drama and the study of dance in diverse social and cultural practices. Students also study anatomy and physiology, nutrition, psychology and discover dance research in a creative community.
- Elective Papers
Elective study options enable students to specialise in related dance fields, for example expressive therapies, small business management, event planning, English or other subjects that are necessary for teaching at secondary schools.
- Royal Academy Of Dance
Students may opt to take the Royal Academy of Dance electives leading to eligibility for RAD Registered Teacher Status upon the completion of their degree.
- Cooperative Education
In their cooperative education papers in year three, students have the opportunity to gain experience in a dance field or dance related organisation of their choice. Cooperative education learning is more than work experience; it is a strategy for students to apply theoretical knowledge to practice and advance dance skills through reflection and critical analysis.
- Additional Minors
Students undertaking the Bachelor of Dance may choose a minor from the list of minors available from outside their degree. The minor would replace the elective component of the degree, and its availability will depend on timetabling. Students who choose to do a minor would be required to undertake extra points to complete their degree.
- AUT Dance Company
The AUT Dance Company is a unique model in the New Zealand tertiary dance scene. This entrepreneurial model is designed to enhance the sense of artistic community between students, staff, alumni and the dance industry – a core value of the AUT Dance qualification. Alumni, AUT Dance staff and other professional choreographers are invited to choreograph for the company. This innovative approach to choreographic research is integral to the Bachelor of Dance’s teaching philosophy and the wider dance community.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our Bachelor of Dance graduates have started their careers in secondary schools*, in private dance studios and freelancing in special needs schools or independent dance companies. Students also pursue postgraduate studies in dance. Other possible careers include:
- Choreographer
- Dance administrator/manager
- Dance researcher/writer
- Dance teacher
*Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching (one additional year of full time study).
More information on the Graduate Diploma in Secondary TeachingPAPERS
YEAR ONE
515009 Nutrition, Activity and Health
515011 Dance in Cultural Context
515012 Dance Studies I
515027 Dance Practice I
515028 Dance Practice II
555301 Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication
556101 Psychology and Lifespan Development
555321 Human Structure and Function
YEAR TWO
515008 Applied Anatomy
516001 Industry Experience and Research
516013 Dance Studies II
516020 Drama
516029 Dance Practice III
516030 Dance Practice IV
516037 Dance Education
ONE elective at Level 6 or 7
YEAR THREE
517027 Dance Practice V
517028 Dance Practice VI
517029 Dance Cooperative I
517030 Dance Cooperative II
517031 Dance Studies III
ONE elective at Level 6 or 7 OR two Royal Academy of Dances Syllabus papers
Te Ara Hauora Māori - PAPERS
Students who seek careers with a Māori development perspective may study elective options such as:
555339 Māori Health, Development and Environment
527872 Māori Health Promotion
567431 Applied Primary Māori Mental Health
Te Ara Hauora Māori students are supported to form relationships with Māori health providers and communities, and AUT Māori staff and students.