Course structure.
The 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 โDance Reflectionโ focuses on the reflection of dance history and various choreographic and dance-related technical concepts. Through reconstructions, performance analysis and lecture demonstrations, various styles and genres are compared and closely examined. Methods of artistic research are discussed and learned. Visits to theatre performances are part of the programme. Practical knowledge about the body and body perception techniques are also discussed. The focus is on the reflection of oneโs own artistic work.
Module area 2: Communication
The module โCommunicationโ teaches communicative skills such as conversation management and feedback methods. Additionally, the module teaches students rehearsal direction, production management, and marketing of oneโs own work: self-management, company management, aspects of marketing, as well as planning, organizing, and financing of artistic projects and companies are discussed.
Module area 3: Inbetween Arts
This module addresses artistic topics that follow an interdisciplinary approach. Experts from various disciplines teach a topic from different perspectives.
Module area 4: Project One
In this module, students are running rehearsals and training sessions for a choreographic project with public presentation. In teams of two (Major in โChoreographyโ and Major โTeaching and Rehearsing Dance Professionalsโ), students develop a short choreography, that is presented to the public.
Module area 5: Teaching Practice
This module focuses on teaching dance and its practical application. It deals with various pedagogical methods, dance techniques, choreographic processes and their transmission, which are implanted in practice. The focus is on the analysis of training and rehearsal, as well as the examination of the working methods of renowned choreographers who are invited to the module as guest lecturers. In addition, practical exercises in the form of teaching samples with feedback are provided.
Module area 6: Artistic Investigation
This module offers the opportunity to carry out an internship in an institutional or independent company. However, this module can also serve as a research phase, in which students work intensively on a project or the development of their teaching profile within a specified time frame.
Module area 7: Graduation project
This module includes the Implementation of a demonstration lecture with a public presentation and the completion of a Masterโs thesis.