| CODE | DCS2021 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Movement Analysis: Theory and Practice | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 2 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Dance Studies | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Movement Analysis: theory and practice is based specifically on the theories of Rudolf Laban, and on an exploration of his key ideas of Body, Effort, Space and Relationship but moves beyond his work to current uses of movement analysis developed from his earlier theories and beyond. In practical terms, this unit approaches these key ideas in classes where the students develop theoretical and analytical tools for movement analysis and start considering how to use them for creative problem solving in their own fields. The study-unit aims to give the student knowledge on current uses and tools of dance and movement analysis in practice, as well as the importance of these tools towards both theoretical and practical development. Assessment will be based on individual research and analysis tasks (where students can investigate a personal journey of discovery, reflection and personal/artistic growth, or investigate a particular aspect of movement analysis). Study-unit Aims: - To familiarise students with understanding and describing the various components of human movement: how does the body move? How does it express through its dynamic and spatial range? - To develop understanding of the influences and legacies of Laban's work. - To develop skills in observing, identifying and documenting movement. - To introduce applications for Laban analysis. - To guide students towards specific applications of these theoretical tools. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate knowledge of various components of human movement: dynamic and spatial components, movement qualities, shape, etc. - Identify specific practical applications for these tools 2.Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate skills in observing, identifying components and documenting movement. - Present a particular application in a detailed analysis. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main texts - Bradley, Karen K. 2008. Rudolf Laban (London and NY: Routledge). - Davies, Eden. 2006. Beyond Dance. Laban’s Legacy of Movement Analysis, (New York: Routledge). - Laban, Rudolf. 1966. Choreutics, (London: McDonald and Evans, annotated and edited by Lisa Ullmann). - Laban, Rudolf. 1971. The Mastery of Movement, (London: McDonald and Evans). - Laban, R and F. C. Lawrence. 1974. Effort: Economy in Body Movement, (London: McDonald and Evans). - Newlove, Jean and John Dalby. 2004. Laban for All, (London and NY: Routledge). Supplementary readings - Bartenieff, Irmgard, and Dori Lewis. 2002. Body Movement: Coping with the Environment (New York: Routledge). - Hackney, Peggy. 2002. Making Connections: Total Body Integration Through Bartenieff Fundamentals, (London and NY: Routledge). - Lecoq, Jacques. 2009. The Moving Body (le Corps Poetique): Teaching Creative, (Theatre Methuen Drama). - McCaw, Dick. (ed.) 2011. The Laban Source Book, (London and NY: Routledge). |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Blended Learning | ||||||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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