Prerequisites
You must successfully complete an audition.
Domestic Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas
English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3
& 4, C)
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either in person or by submitting audition materials
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
International Entry requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance Performance)
Prerequisites
You must successfully:
● perform an audition in Australia
have completed Australian Year 12, or equivalent qualification.
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When do I find out my audition outcome?
International Admissions will notify you of your outcome by email from mid-
November.
Minimum English requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Overall 6.5
Listening 6.0
Reading 6.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 6.0
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course.
Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Pathways to Further Study
On successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours), provided you have met entry requirements.
Domestic Course structure Your course
To meet the course requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance
Performance), you must complete the following:
Two common units (KYB101 and KYB102) – 24 credit points
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Dance Performance major – 168 credit points
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Complementary studies – 48 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension plus 48 credit points chosen from a minor or unit options (electives).
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Year 1
transitional training studies in physical, technical and psychological approaches
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core technique classes in ballet and contemporary
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showcase your skills in two major performance seasons
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fundamentals of choreography
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study anatomy, conditioning, dance
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history and dance analysis Year 2
● refine your technique and performance skills
● performance opportunities in industry-relevant settings
● advance your choreographic practice
● learn how to teach dance in a broad range of contexts
● acquire skills in portfolio and showreel preparation, applying for funding, collaborative networking, personal development, performance psychology and health management
● contextualise cutting-edge performance and choreography
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Year 3
acquire technical and interpretive skills
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engage with practising professional dance artists
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opportunities for performance showcases, secondments and tours in Australia or overseas
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tailor your course to your career aspirations through your electives
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Study overseas
Study overseas while gaining credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners. Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course. Saving your electives for exchange will allow you the most flexibility. Find out more about studying on exchange.
International Course structure
Your course
To meet the course requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance
Performance), you must complete the following:
Two common units (KYB101 and KYB102) – 24 credit points
●
Dance Performance major – 168 credit points
●
Complementary studies – 48 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension plus 48 credit points chosen from a minor or unit options (electives).
●
Year 1
transitional training studies in physical, technical and psychological approaches
●
core technique classes in ballet and contemporary
●
showcase your skills in two major performance seasons
●
fundamentals of choreography
● study anatomy, conditioning, dance history and dance analysis
●
Year 2
refine your technique and performance skills
●
performance opportunities in industry-relevant settings
●
advance your choreographic practice
●
learn how to teach dance in a broad range of contexts
●
acquire skills in portfolio and showreel preparation, applying for funding, collaborative networking, personal development, performance psychology and health management
●
contextualise cutting-edge performance and choreography
●
Year 3
acquire technical and interpretive skills
●
engage with practising professional dance artists
●
opportunities for performance showcases, secondments and tours in Australia or overseas
●
tailor your course to your career aspirations through your electives
●
Study Overseas
Study overseas while gaining credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners. Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course. Saving your electives for exchange will allow you the most flexibility. Find out more about studying on exchange.
Sample Structure
To meet the course requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance
Performance), you must complete the following:
Two common units (KYB101 and KYB102) – 24 credit points
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Dance Performance major – 168 credit points
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Complementary studies – 48 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension plus 48 credit points chosen from a minor or unit options (electives). The Situated Creative Practice Extension provides you with industry-connected real world project opportunities.
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Semesters
Year 1, Semester 1
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Year 1, Semester 2
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Year 2, Semester 1
● Year 2, Semester 2
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Year 3, Semester 1
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Year 3, Semester 2
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Code Title Year 1, Semester 1
KYB101 Understanding Creative Practice
KDB101 Dance Performance 1:
Analysing Dances KDB103 Dance Technique 1 KYB103 The Creative Body Year 1, Semester 2
KYB102 Pathways to a Creative Career
KDB102 Dance Performance 2: Dance Histories
KDB104 Dance Technique 2
KDB107 Foundations in Improvisation and Choreographic Practice Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 2 Semester 2 must apply by 1 November.
Year 2, Semester 1
KDB211 Dance Performance 3:
Current Trends KDB213 Dance Technique 3 KDB216 Choreographic Practice 1 A Complementary Studies unit Year 2, Semester 2
KDB212 Dance Performance 4:
Intersections KDB214 Dance Technique 4 KDB217 Choreographic Practice 2 A Complementary Studies unit Year 3, Semester 1
KDB316 Choreographic Project 1 24 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension A Complementary Studies unit Year 3, Semester 2
KDB317 Choreographic Project 2 24 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension A Complementary Studies unit
The Situated Creative Practice Extension (KKFAEXT-SITCRPR) provides you with industry-connected real world project opportunities. It is made up of:
24 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Project Options list, plus
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24 credit points from the Work Integrated Learning Options list.
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You can complete these units in any order as long as you meet the prerequisite requirements. They are intended to be undertaken in your final year of study.
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Choose 24 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Project unit options:
Code Title
Note: KYB301, KYB302 and KYB303 are 24 credit point units.
KYB301 Situated Creative Practice Project
KYB302 Situated Creative Practice Industry Project 1
KYB303 Situated Creative Practice Industry Project 2
Choose 24 credit points from the Work Integrated Learning unit options:
Code Title
Note: KYB302 and KYB303 are both 24 credit point units.
KYB302 Situated Creative Practice Industry Project 1
KYB303 Situated Creative Practice Industry Project 2
KKB341 Work Integrated Learning 1 KKB342 Work Integrated Learning 2 KKB345 Creative Industries Project 1 KKB346 Creative Industries Project 2 KKB350 Creative Industries Study Tour A maximum of one 12-credit-point unit from the university-wide (elective) unit option list.
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