VET Studies

Dance

ELISABETH MURDOCH COLLEGE RTO 21004

Overview

VET in schools multiplies opportunities for students. They enable students to complete a nationally recognised vocational qualification as well as contribute towards their VCE or VCAL Certificate. Classroom learning is combined with structured hands-on training and practice in industry.

The aim of the VET in Schools Dance programs are to provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to pursue a career for further training in the live performance industry.

Course Code and Course Title

CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance with selected units from CUA30120 Certificate III in Dance

Venue: Elisabeth Murdoch College
Times: Wednesday 1.30pm – 5.30pm (first and second year students)

Special Requirements

Students are required to wear appropriate clothing for dance.

Structured Workplace Learning

The VCAA has determined that work placement is an appropriate and valuable component of all VET programs. It provides the context for:

enhancement of skills development
practical application of industry knowledge
assessment of units of competence, as determined by the RTO

It is often difficult to find suitable work placements for all dance students. To overcome this situation at Elisabeth Murdoch College we provide students with exposure to a work environment through organized industry visits, for example live performances and dance companies and through involvement in performances; eg eisteddfods and school productions.

Units of Competency

CORE UNITS – 1^ST YEAR

BSBTWK201	Work effectively with others
CUAWHS111	Follow safe dance practices
CUAWHS211	Develop a basic level of physical fitness for dance performance
CUADAN211	Develop basic dance techniques
CUAPRF211	Prepare for live performances

CORE UNITS - 2^nd YEAR

CUAPRF317	Develop performance techniques
CUADAN212	Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances
CUAIND211	Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge
CUAPRF314	Develop audition techniques
CUAPRF211	Prepare for live performances

ELECTIVE UNITS – 1^ST YEAR

CUADAN213

Perform basic jazz dance techniques

CUADAN215

Perform basic contemporary dance techniques

CUADAN220

Perform basic lyrical dance techniques

ELECTIVE UNITS – 2^nd YEAR

CUADAN315

Increase depth of jazz dance techniques

CUADAN318

Increase depth of contemporary dance techniques

CUADAN322

Increase depth of lyrical dance techniques

It is possible to select other style electives by negotiation with the trainer and this will be addressed on an individual basis.

Contribution to the VCE and VCAL

On completion of the program students are eligible for four credits towards their VCE or VCAL certificate, two at units 1 and 2 level and a 3 and 4 sequence. Students who successfully complete the year 12 Unit 3-4 sequence will be eligible for a study score which contributes directly towards their ATAR. Scored assessment is available for CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance with selected units of competency from the CUA30120 Certificate III in Dance. Scored assessment is based on the units 3 and 4 sequence of the VCE VET Dance program.

Students wishing to receive a study score for VCE VET Dance must undertake scored assessment. This consists of three coursework tasks, worth 50% of the overall study score and a performance examination, worth 50% of the overall study score.

Further information: https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/studentguides/getvet/Pages/VCEVETPrograms.aspx