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Dance

5 Mary Street (PO Box 534)

Drummoyne NSW 1470

Sydney, Australia

Tel: 61 2 9819 8888

Fax: 61 2 9719 1714

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.wi.edu.au

CRICOS Code 02664K

ABN 50 360 319 774

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© Wesley Institute 2013

Wesley Institute is a registered Higher Education Provider under the NSW Higher

Education Act and the Commonwealth Higher Education Support Act, and approved

to provide courses to international students. The Institute offers Masters in

Counselling, Education, Leadership and Ethics, Music, and Theology; Graduate

Diplomas in Counselling, Education, and Theology; Bachelors in Dance, Drama,

Graphic Design, Music, Theology; Associate Degrees in Dance, Graphic Design, Music

and Theology; and a Diploma in Drama. Courses are accredited with the NSW

Department of Education and Training, and approved for FEE-HELP, Youth Allowance,

Austudy and Abstudy for eligible students.+ Wesley Institute is an International Affiliate

of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, and offers Studies Abroad for

the 110 member universities and colleges in the USA.

All information in this publication is correct at 20 February 2013 but is subject to

change without notice. Wesley Institute reserves the right to change the content of

any unit of study, or to withdraw any unit or course of study it offers, or to impose

limitations on enrolment in any unit or course of study.

+Austudy and Youth Allowance are not available for the Master of Music and the Master of

Theology.

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Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................ 4

Bachelor of Dance ................................................................................... 5

Associate Degree of Dance ....................................................................... 6

Bachelor and nested Associate Degree of Dance ....................................... 7

Admission ....................................................................................... 8

Credit ............................................................................................. 9

Assessment ...................................................................................... 9

Tuition Assurance .................................................................................. 10

Unit Descriptions ................................................................................... 10

Academic Staff ........................................................................................12

Fees ........................................................................................................14

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Introduction

Wesley Institute promotes and fosters quality in teaching and learning through the

implementation of our vision, mission and institutional values, and their integration in

all aspects of institutional life and culture.

Vision:

Transforming lives through excellence in Christian higher education.

Mission:

Wesley Institute benefits our community as we equip people to live godly lives in

influential vocations. We seek to fulfil this mission by integrating rigorous scholarship,

and professional and spiritual development, in excellent higher education.

Values:

All our activities are informed and underpinned by five core values:

- Christian faith in action

- Education informed by scholarship and creativity

- Lifelong learning

- Responsible stewardship

- Integration.

In actively pursuing our mission, Wesley Institute commits to the following:

• courses and learning resources of high quality and standing, as determined by

regulatory authorities, expert advisors, staff and students.

• curriculum and modes of delivery structured so as to maximise student access to

learning opportunities and support without compromising quality or equity.

• a nurturing and safe teaching and learning environment for staff and students

grounded in Christian faith and academic integrity.

• a focus on the achievement of our graduate attributes, student satisfaction,

course completions and career relevance.

Why study Dance at Wesley Institute?

• The only performance-based dance degree in NSW.

• Developed and delivered by experienced industry professionals.

• Provides professional dancers and teachers for the Australian and International

Dance industries.

• An intensive and highly relevant combination of practical and theoretical training.

• Integrates a Christian worldview in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The School of Dance at Wesley Institute offers intensive, performance-based studies in

industry-standard dance facilities, with a large faculty highly regarded in the dance

profession. Our courses are practical and professional, combining creativity with

industry skills. Internationally renowned guest artists and educators visit regularly and

interdisciplinary projects are encouraged. Opportunities are provided to tour and

perform in numerous community and cultural settings. These superb courses

thoroughly prepare graduates to perform at an advanced level in a variety of dance

genres and at professional performance level in their major of choice.

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Bachelor of Dance

• Course Code: WDA12

• Credit Points: 144

• Number of Units: 41

• Duration: 3 years full-time; up to 6 years part-time

• Student Workload: 40 hours per week (full-time)

• Delivery Mode: On campus studies

The Bachelor of Dance is a dance performance degree designed by industry

professionals to ensure graduates have the skills to be successful in a highly competitive

industry. It gives students strong performance skills in Ballet, Contemporary, Hip

Hop, Latin American, Ballroom and Jazz genres, with advanced skills in a genre of

choice, together with experience in choreography, production and additional Dance

Industry skills. The course is offered from a Christian worldview perspective, with

professional outcomes satisfying student aspirations and industry requirements.

Career possibilities for Bachelor of Dance graduates include employment as a dance

performer, arts administrator, choreographer, or a studio dance teacher.

Alternatively, the completion of a graduate teaching qualification opens a pathway to

secondary school teaching (a one-year Graduate Diploma of Education) or primary

school teaching (a two-year Master of Teaching).

The Bachelor of Dance enables graduates to:

• perform at an advanced level of performance.

• implement Safe Dance Practice principles as a matter of routine and commitment

in all practical work – classes, rehearsals and performance.

• work cooperatively and respectfully with choreographers, performers,

administrators and production crew members, and be able to perform specific

roles in the production process.

• create choreographed Dance works based on sound principles of composition,

effective use of production procedures and techniques, and exhibiting innovation,

originality and personal style.

• articulate an understanding and appreciation of historical, cultural and personal

influences on Dance, acquired through informed critical inquiry, and maintain a

commitment to research and the ability to produce oral and/or written reports

suitable for presentation and/or publication.

• demonstrate the ability to be self-determining based on acquired knowledge of

teaching and learning strategies, motivational techniques and somatic education.

• reflect on personal practice, beliefs and ethics, and apply Christian principles of

moral behaviour, care for others and strong work ethic in their personal and

professional lives.

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Associate Degree of Dance

(nested within Bachelor of Dance)

• Course Code: WDA02

• Credit Points: 96

• Number of Units: 28

• Duration: 2 years full-time; up to 4 years part-time

• Student Workload: 40 hours per week (full-time)

• Delivery Mode: On campus studies

A nested Associate Degree of Dance gives students strong performance skills in ballet,

contemporary and jazz genres, with advanced skills in a genre of choice, together with

experience in choreography, production and other elements of dance. The Associate

Degree also provides an optional exit award from the Bachelor degree.

The course chart on the next page shows a student pathway through the bachelor and

associate degrees.

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Course Chart – Bachelor of Dance with nested Associate Degree of Dance

Dance Technique and Context Performance and Production Psychosomatic Education Personal and Professional Dev’t Sub-Totals

Sem+ Unit Name CP

++

Hrs/

Wk^

Unit Name CP Hrs/

Wk Unit Name CP

Hrs/

Wk Unit Name CP

Hrs/

Wk

CP/

Sem

Hrs/

Wk

Hrs/

Sem^

1

Dance Technique I 6 10 Performance & Production I 3 5 Psychosomatic 3 5 Faith and the 3 5

Dance Major I 3 5 Choreography I 3 5 Education I Contemporary Artist I

Elective 3 5

24 40 600

2

Dance Technique II 6 10 Performance & Production II 3 5 Psychosomatic 3 5 Faith and the 3 5

Dance Major II 3 5 Choreography II 3 5 Education II Contemporary Artist II

Elective 3 5

24 40 600

3

Dance Technique III 6 10 Performance & Production III 3 5 Psychosomatic 3 5 Faith and the 3 5

Dance Major III 3 5 Choreography III 3 5 Education III Contemporary Artist III

Elective 3 5

24 40 600

4

Dance Technique IV 6 10 Performance & Production IV 3 5 Psychosomatic 3 5 Faith and the 3 5

Dance Major IV 3 5 Choreography IV 3 5 Education IV Contemporary Artist IV

Elective 3 5

24 40 600

EXIT POINT – ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF DANCE

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Dance Technique V 6 10 Performance & Production V 3 5 Psychosomatic 3 5 Faith and the 3 5

Dance Major V 3 5 Project I 6 10 Education V Contemporary Artist V

24 40 600

6

Dance Technique VI 6 10 Performance & Production VI 3 5 Psychosomatic 3 5 Dance Industry 3 5

Dance Major VI 3 5 Project II 3 5 Education VI Placement

Elective 3 5

24 40 600

+ Semester = 15 weeks comprising 13 teaching weeks and 2 personal study, makeup class, final assessment and written and practical examination weeks. ++ 1 Credit Point (CP) = 25 student workload hours (contact hours + personal study). ^ Hrs/Wk and Hrs/Sem indicates total student workload hours.

CP HRS

144 3600

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Admission

There are two intakes each year, in January and July. Applicants are encouraged to

apply early as places are limited. Overseas students should apply as early as possible to

allow for visa processing delays.

Wesley Institute is committed to ethical and responsible student recruitment. The

application process requires the submission of documents verifying that the student has

met the entry requirements for the course. Each applicant is auditioned and

interviewed by a panel of members of the dance faculty using standard assessment

processes and forms.

1. EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

As well as completing application forms, applicants for admission to the Bachelor of

Dance or its nested Associate Degree of Dance must fulfil both educational and artistic

requirements.

A. Applicants are required to provide evidence of:

• successful completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of

50, or equivalent interstate qualification, or

• successful completion of an accredited tertiary course.

B. Applicants 21 years or over who satisfy the artistic entry requirements and who

possess qualifications and/or experience deemed equivalent to the NSW Higher

School Certificate may be admitted.

C. Applicants whose qualifying studies were completed in a language other than

English, will normally be required to provide evidence of English language

proficiency equivalent to an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test. Test

score equivalencies for alternative tests are provided below.

IELTS SCORE Band 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0

Test of English as a Foreign Language internet

based Test (TOEFL iBT) 60 79 94 102 110

PTE Academic 50 58 65 73 79

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) from

Cambridge ESOL test scores 52 58 67 74 80

2. ARTISTIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to:

- perform at an advanced standard in a recognised dance genre, and

- perform at intermediate standard or higher in ballet, contemporary and/or jazz

genres.

The audition process includes:

- participation in a class giving the applicant the opportunity to demonstrate

technical ability in their genre of choice;

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- learning and performing a short section of the Institute’s repertoire to enable

applicants to display their ability to retain, interpret and express the given

movement;

- performance of a prepared dance piece of 2-4 minutes in a dance genre of

choice in order to demonstrate advanced standard of performance in their

nominated genre; and

- a statement of up to 300 words summarising reasons for pursuing tertiary

qualifications in dance.

Applicants from outside Sydney should submit a performance DVD containing a

performance of no less than 3 minutes in length, preferably demonstrating skill in

more than one dance genre.

A candidate who satisfies the dance performance criteria, but is deemed as

likely to have difficulty satisfying academic standards in written assessment

tasks, may be admitted subject to the satisfactory completion of a bridging unit

giving foundational skills for academic success.

For more information, visit www.wi.edu.au/dance

Credit

Students accepted into the Bachelor or Associate Degree of Dance may apply for credit

transfer on the basis of equivalent studies completed prior to their admission. Studies

undertaken at registered tertiary institutions may be considered for transfer credit

where they have reasonable correspondence to coursework units in the Institute’s

courses. Students may also apply for RPL credit on the basis of skills and knowledge

achieved outside the formal education and training system.

Credit and RPL credit for previous study may be awarded up to a maximum of one

third of the course requirements. Applicants who are currently enrolled in an

equivalent degree course with a peer provider and wish to finish their studies for the

degree qualification at Wesley Institute may be considered for credit of up to two

thirds of requirements of the Wesley Institute degree.

The Credit and RPL Policy is published on the website, together with a Credit Matrix

setting out equivalency guidelines.

Assessment

The Bachelor and Associate Degree of Dance are performance-based courses, and

therefore the major component of assessment in the performance units is practical.

Exploration, analysis, research and reflection are often assessed through tasks with a

written execution, but research may also be presented through performance with

supporting written reports and referencing.

Assessment in any unit is continuous or progressive. There are usually three assessment

tasks presented throughout the semester, with a final grade representing the total of

the grades for these tasks. Most performance tasks are assessed by a panel of lecturers,

with external assessors contributing to the assessment of work at advanced levels.

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Students are encouraged to contact the lecturer to raise questions, seek clarification or

discuss difficulties in regard to any aspect of a unit, including assessment tasks.

Alternative assessment tasks, deemed to be equivalent to those published in the unit

outline, may sometimes be negotiated between lecturer and students, provided such

tasks are in accordance with the unit purpose and learning outcomes.

Tuition Assurance

To protect students in the event that Wesley Institute ceases to provide a course of

study, the Institute has tuition assurance through its membership of the TAFE Directors

Australia Tuition Assurance Scheme. For details please see Tuition Assurance

Unit Descriptions

DANCE TECHNIQUE and PERFORMANCE

Dance Technique I-VI 6 credit points

This series of core units ensure students develop a strong Dance foundation.

Participation in six technique classes per week is mandatory, with a choice of genres

including Hip Hop, Latin American, Ballroom, Jazz, Contemporary and Ballet.

Dance Major I-VI 3 credit points

Dance Major units encourage students to excel in their Dance genre of expertise. They

engage in 2 weekly performance classes with current industry leaders to develop their

full potential as performers, while also studying the history of their major genre.

Specialisations are offered in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Latin

American and Ballroom.

PRODUCTION and RESEARCH

Performance and Production I-VI 3 credit points

Students study the factors of production that affect the staging of a performance and

the relationships each has with the other. They experience the various roles of the

production crew as well as participating in works developed in collaboration with

leading choreographers.

Choreography I-IV 3 credit points

Choreography units concentrate on developing the creative processes, foundations,

structures and choreographic principles involved in producing Dance works. Students

develop their skills and personal style while collaborating with leading choreographers

and studying the works of others.

Project I-II 6/3 credit points

Project I and ll allow the students to either produce a Dance work in which other

students participate or to explore an area of research with relevance to their own

career path. Project l involves planning the project in detail and Project ll provides for

the implementation of the project with the assistance of a supervisor with expertise in

the chosen field.

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PSYCHOSOMATIC EDUCATION

Psychosomatic Education I-VI 3 credit points

This series of units is designed to provide students with the opportunity to understand

the psychological factors that affect performance, and to learn about how their bodies

work and the ability of the body to perform high level physical activities required in

Dance. Emphasis is placed on achieving and maintaining mind and body health

through correct nutrition, positive mind-body connection, use of Safe Dance Principles

and awareness of various movement forms available to enhance dance technique and

performance. Units are presented in two parts: Related Movement Forms classes

taught from a practical perspective, and Body Science and Performance Psychology

taught in tutorial and workshop modes.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Faith and the Contemporary Artist I-V 3 credit points

The Faith and Contemporary Artist sequence is common to all the Institute’s creative

arts degrees, facilitating integration between the creative arts, as well as integration

between faith and artistic endeavour. The first unit investigates worldviews and beliefs,

and locates the Christian story within a backdrop of philosophy and ethics. This unit

also builds on orientation study seminars, providing detailed guidance and tutorial

assistance with the demands of essays and other assessments. Throughout the

remaining units, theological reflection is grounded in history, philosophy and

aesthetics to promote the process of spiritual enquiry and development in the artist.

Dance Industry Placement 3 credit points

Offered in the final year of study, this unit allows students to experience a work

environment of their choice within the Dance industry. It is anticipated that students

will have identified their chosen career path and this placement will assist their

transition into the Dance Profession.

ELECTIVE STUDIES

Partnering Technique 3 credit points

In this elective unit students have the opportunity to develop and experiment with

skills common to partner work in all genres and be encouraged to experiment with

the skills acquired across a number of genres.

Acrobatics 3 credit points

Acrobatics enables an acquisition of fundamental skills in physical theatre presentation

which can then be integrated into dance performance. This elective unit is largely

practical, giving students exposure and practice in selected areas of acrobatic skills that

complement dance.

Tap Dance I-II 3 credit points

Exposes students to Tap Dance as a performance genre, deepening their skill and

experience while increasing their appreciation of the historical and cultural place of

Tap within a variety of musical styles and performance scenarios

Musical Theatre 3 credit points

This unit enables students to study styles and skills particularly characteristic of Musical

Theatre and to integrate skills acquired in Dance, Music and Drama units in order to

perform in the Musical Theatre genre.

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Hip Hop I-II 3 credit points

Hip Hop I exposes students to a variety of Hip Hop styles. It seeks to widen their

experience of Dance and increase their appreciation of the historical and cultural place

of Hip Hop in popular culture. Hip Hop II aims to develop students’ performance skill

in the Hop Hop genre. It explores the skills of popping and locking, breakdance,

beatboxing and rap styles.

Latin American I-II 3 credit points

Latin American I is an introduction to the genre and includes study of the technique

and basic syllabuses of Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba, Jive and Paso Doble. It aims to

widen students’ experience of Dance and increase their appreciation of the historical

and cultural place of Latin American dance in popular culture. The second unit aims

to develop the performance expertise of students in the Latin American genre, and

further extends their understanding and ability in partnering skills and performance

quality.

Ballroom I-II 3 credit points

Ballroom I is an introduction to the Ballroom genre and includes study of the

technique and basic syllabuses of Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz and

Quickstep. It aims to widen the students’ experience of Dance and increase their

appreciation of the historical and cultural place of Ballroom dance in popular culture.

Ballroom II aims to develop the performance expertise of students in the Ballroom

genre. It further extends students’ understanding and ability in partnering skills and

performance quality.

Academic Staff

Ms Adele Hyland BEd, GradDipEd, CertIVA&WT, MEd Head of Dance

Mr Ivo Ahlquist MChSc, MSpSc, GradDipNeurology

Mr Ronne Arnold DanceDip, DanceNotatCert, BMus&Dance, MADance, CertIVA&WT

Mr Brian Babon BDance

Mr Alvin De Castro Dance Industry Professional

Mr Nate Edmonson BDA

Ms Renee Fayne AdvDipPilates

Ms Aude Florentin Dance Industry Professional

Ms Anca Frankenhaeuser BA(Hons)Dance, MDA

Ms Maya Gavish BDance, MDance&Ed, CertTeach

Mr Norman Hall CertTeach, DipArt(Ed), Dance Industry Professional

Ms Alysia Jarvis RAD(Adv), BA(Hons)DanceEd

Dr Grenville Kent BAComm, BATheol, MAComm, MATheol, PhD, DMin

Ms Juliette Kirkwood BAppSc, GradDipDanceMvtTherapy Assistant to the Head of Dance

Ms Val Lloyd ARAD, RADTeachDip, LLCD, LCDTeachDip

Mr Sean Marcs BDance

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Mr Andrew Mortimer RAD Examiner, CertTAA, DipBalletTeach

Mr Conrad Page Dance Industry Professional

Mr Nicholas Rayment BDA

Ms Diana Reyes Dance Industry Professional

Mr Rod Salcedo Dance Industry Professional

Ms Elisa Schut DipRBS(TTC), ARAD, BTh

Mr Graeme Spencer BADance, PGCE, IDTA

Dr Mark Stephens BA(Hons), PhD

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2013 Fees

Tuition Fees

Bachelor of Dance Domestic* Overseas**

Course Fee^ $41,640.00 $51,408.00

Unit Fee (6 credit points, Dance) $1,860.00 $2,142.00

Unit Fee (3 credit points, Dance) $930.00 $1,071.00

Unit Fee (3 credit points, Integrative) $870.00 $1,071.00

Associate Degree of Dance

Course Fee^ $28,560.00 $34,272.00

Unit Fees as for the Bachelor of Dance

Administration Fees

$150 Graduation Fee

$100 Late Enrolment Fine

$50 Late Variation to Enrolment Fine

$30 Student ID Card Replacement

$30 Request for Transcript (plus postage costs)

$120 Request for Replacement Testamur

$0 - $200 Deferred Payment Contract Fee

$50 Late fee for missing an agreed payment

$50 Re-Issue of Financial Records Fee (current year)

$150 Re-Issue of Financial Records Fee (previous years)

$100+ Course Withdrawal Fee (up to start of classes)

$200+ Course Withdrawal Fee (after classes commence)

*Domestic Student: A student who is an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or the holder of a

permanent humanitarian visa.

**Overseas Student: Any student who is not a domestic student.

^Fees for units taken in any other School are published in the Course Information Book for that School, and at Tuition Fees. Fees are subject to annual review and increase. +New students only ++Credit points

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2013 Courses

Master of Arts (Leadership and Applied Ethics)

Master of Arts (Religious Education)

Master of Counselling

Master of Music

Master of Teaching (Primary)

Graduate Diploma of Arts (Applied Ethics)

Graduate Diploma of Arts (Leadership)

Graduate Diploma of Arts (Religious Education)

Graduate Diploma of Counselling

Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)

Graduate Certificate in Arts (Leadership and Applied Ethics)

Graduate Certificate in Arts (Religious Education)

Bachelor of Dance

Bachelor of Dramatic Art

Bachelor of Graphic Design

Bachelor of Music

Associate Degree of Dance

Associate Degree of Graphic Design

Associate Degree of Music

February 2013

Wesley Institute