Course structure.
The degree programme consists of seven modules (Dance Reflection, Communication, Inbetween Arts, Project One, Choreography Practice/Teaching Practice, Artistic Investigation, Graduation project).
Module area 1: Dance Reflection
The module ยดDance Reflectionยด focuses on the reflection of dance history and various choreographic and dance-related technical concepts. Through reconstructions, performance analysis, and lecture demonstrations, different styles and genres are compared and examined in detail. Methods of artistic research are addressed and learned. Receptions of theater performances are part of the program. Practical knowledge about the body and body perception techniques are also discussed. The main focus is on the reflection of oneยดs own artistic work.
Module area 2: Communication
In the module โCommunicationโ students learn communicative skills such as conversation management and feedback methods. They also engage with rehearsal management, production management and marketing their own work. Self-management, company management, aspects of marketing as well as the planning, organizing and financing of artistic projects and companies are discussed.
Module area 3: Inbetween Arts
In this module artistic themes are explored with an interdisciplinary approach. Experts from different disciplines teach a topic from various perspectives.
Module area 4: Project One
In this module, students develop their own choreographic project with a public presentation. In teams of two (choreography and teaching), students develop a short choreography, that is then presented to the public.
Module area 5: Choreography Practice
This module teaches a range of choreographic and pedagogical working methods and delves into different genres of stage dance. Methods of dance composition, choreographic processes and their communication are explored in both practice and theory and reflected upon.
The focus is on analysing choreographic systems and studying the working methods of renowned choreographers invited as guest lecturers. Additionally, practical exercises are used to experiment with dance compositional tools.
Module area 6: Artistic Investigation
In this module, students have the opportunity to carry out an internship in an institutional or independent dance company. However, this module can also serve as an artistic research phase, where students work in-depth on a project within a specific time frame.
Module area 7: Graduation project
Implementation of a choreographic project with public presentation and a Masterโs thesis.