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Applied Learning (Senior Secondary Level) 2020-22 Cohort
Item Description
1. Subject Title Taking a Chance on Dance
2. Course Provider The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
3. Area of Studies/
Course Cluster
Creative Studies/Performing Arts
4. Medium of Instruction Chinese
5. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to:
(1) master the characteristics of various dance styles and understand the underlying principles common to dance movements such as body positions, spatial patterns, kinesthetic awareness, dynamics and movement qualities in performing, making and appreciating dance;
(2) demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the arts of dance, performance etiquette and stage terminology in relation to historical, cultural, and personal perspectives;
(3) apply decision-making, analytical and problem-solving skills in creating, organising and composing dances to demonstrate clear dance forms or structures and be able to communicate ideas, moods, feelings and themes through dance;
(4) cultivate critical responses, ability of appreciation and creative thinking skills in performing, making and appreciating dance;
(5) demonstrate teamwork skills, personal responsibility and positive values during the choreographic and making process; and
(6) develop self-understanding for further studies and
career development in the related field.
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Curriculum Map – Organisation and Structure
Dance Styles (38 hours)
Chinese Dance
Street Dance
Contextual Studies I (29 hours)
Safe Dance
Movement Analysis
Improvisation
Dance Perspective – Historical Development
Dance Review
Attending Dance Performances
Contextual Studies II (24 hours)
Dance Technology
Partnering
Music for Dance
Introduction to Theatre
Terminology and Production Process
Meet-the-Artists
Dance Production (11 hours)
• Rehearsals and Performance
Contextual Studies III (11 hours)
Dance Making
Seminar on Dance Prospects
Attending Dance Performances
Phase Three (49 hours)
Dance Technique I (48 hours)
Ballet
Contemporary Dance
Jazz
Dance Technique II (19 hours)
Contemporary Dance
Jazz
Phase One (77 hours)
Phase Two (54 hours)
Intensive Dance Day Camp
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7. The Context
• The information on possible study and career pathways is provided to enhance students’ understanding of the wider context of the specific Applied Learning course. Students who have successfully completed Applied Learning courses have to meet other entry requirements as specified by the institutions.
• The recognition of Applied Learning courses for admission to further studies and career opportunities is at the discretion of relevant institutions. The Education Bureau and the course providers of Applied Learning are exploring and seeking recognition related to further education and career development opportunities for students successfully completing the Applied Learning courses.
Possible further study and career pathways Further studies
• e.g. courses in performing arts, dance, drama, theatre and entertainment arts, and musical theatre Career development
• e.g. general practitioners (e.g. choreographer, dancer, backstage production team, arts administrator, dance teacher and critic) or leaders (e.g. artistic director, principal dancer, recognised artist, production manager, managerial arts administrator, lecturer or scholar of the field)
Relations with core subjects and other elective subjects Enhancing and enriching, e.g.
• enhancing the creative thinking and analytical skills required for Liberal Studies through developing skills in the creation and appreciation of dance
• enriching and enhancing the breadth and depth of studies of Music by applying the knowledge in relation to music style, history and cultural background
• enriching and enhancing the breadth and depth of studies of Physical Education by applying the knowledge in relation to physical fitness, human body, movement analysis, injuries treatment and precautions, healthy communities and lifestyles Cross-fertilisation, e.g.
• applying the common concepts of this subject, Liberal Studies and History as the humanity interpretation in dance is related to history, society and culture, consolidates and reinforces the learning of all these subjects
Expanding horizons, e.g.
• students taking Science or Humanities subjects may broaden their views and enhance their all- round development through taking this subject in order to meet the changes and challenges in our society and around the world with rapid social, economic, scientific and technological developments
Consolidating and synergising students’
studies, e.g.
• students may synergise the knowledge and skills acquired in the subject to choreograph a dance piece, to produce a dance video, to conduct a pre-/post-performance talk or dance seminar, and to organise a performing arts project
Cluster of professions/trades/industries related to the course Creative Industry (Stage Production/Music TV/Dance Video)
• e.g. Creative professions including producers, choreographers, directors, dancers, instructors Administrative Professions
• e.g. Arts administrative professions that require basic knowledge of performing arts Teaching Profession
• e.g. teachers, dance educators
Relations with other areas of studies/courses of Applied
Learning Creative Studies
• the study of fundamentals of theatre arts and production of theatre arts in The Essentials of Theatre Arts can contribute and be transferred to the performing requirements in dance
• students could transfer their performing skills into modelling skills for presentation in the fashion image design show in Fashion Image Design
Media and Communication
• there are similarities between stage performance and production of film and transmedia shooting in Film and Transmedia. Students can apply dance technology in the production for dance or music video as well as perform and choreograph for the shooting.
Future global and local outlook
• the various factors in the macro and micro environment help sustain Hong Kong’s development in performing arts, e.g.
- the completion of the West Kowloon Cultural District and the East Kowloon Cultural Centre will become the landmarks of arts development.
Major facilities related to performing arts include the Xiqu Centre, Freespace, the Lyric Theatre Complex, and the Art Park. This development needs vast amount of local performing arts creative professions, technical arts support and arts administrative people
- the demand for performing artists, technical arts support and arts administrative people from the prospering entertainment industry (e.g.
theme parks, integrated resorts), the international performing groups, and the cultural development in Guangdong – Hong Kong – Macao Bay Area, and the Mainland
- the growing recognition of the value of arts education in Hong Kong creates a stable growing need of arts educators (including schools and community)
- the cultural literacy of next generation is cultivated through school tour, community engagement project, and inter-school events
- the development of local small and medium scale dance companies subsided by Hong Kong Arts Development Council needs talents to work in the fields of theatre
- the existing free and paid television channels provide more opportunity for performing and technical support in different media
- the Belt and Road Initiative could be an opportunity for the performing arts and creative industries to enhance cultural exchange and collaboration among of the countries in the areas
• the opportunities of promoting local creative and cultural industries globally contributes to the unique cultural image of Hong Kong as Asia’s world city and an international cultural metropolis
• global and local social and cultural development influences the content and style of performance, and economic and technological advances alter the media of creative communication in performing arts
Beginners’ skill set to facilitate entry to further studies and/or work
• develop an understanding of the work ethics related to dance performance, and demonstrate self-confidence through effective self- expression in dance activities
• acquire knowledge of artistic practice in a variety of performing arts domains and demonstrate the ability of dance appreciation from the perspective of literature and humanity
• understand the dance production process and demonstrate the ability to convey messages for the intended audience using creativity and imagination
• demonstrate basic skills for dance performance, including body alignment, coordination, musicality, dance style, dance making and improvisation, and organisation and communication skills
• explore the aptitudes and abilities required in performing arts, and develop a personal roadmap for further studies and career development
Foundation knowledge developed in junior secondary education and Secondary 4 The subject is built upon the foundation knowledge students acquired in, e.g.
• Chinese Language Education and English Language Education – reading, writing, listening, speaking, literature, communication skills
• Arts Education – creativity and imagination, skills and processes, critical responses, understanding arts in context, aesthetic appreciation
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Personal, Social and Humanities Education – moral and social values• Physical Education – human body, movement analysis
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