unit 7 preparation for specialist study

progress and skills audit 1
starting the course the skills I had was I danced ballet street tap modern and a couple of other styles of dance so I had the basic technical skills such as turn out and standard flexibility so out of 10 id say I was a strong 6/7  for my dancing however over the last term I have improved on my posture, core, strength and performance skills so id rate myself an 8 out of 10. I think I best demonstrated these skills in the ballet classes and performances. I think my strongest skills is turn out but there is still room for improvement however the skill that needs most improvement is my performance skills such as raising my eye line and facial expressions. another skill I would like to improve on is my stamina.my ambitions for a future career hasn't changed since I started the course except now I have a clearer idea of what a future in the performing arts is like for example auditioning and being let down or accepted and to keep yourself involved in the performing arts by teaching. term 2 I need to work on building my confidence and remembering choreography and picking it up quicker.

What it takes to get into higher education in the performing arts
a dancer uses movement to express themselves and to tell a story which is usually accompanied by music. there are many different dance styles that do this and a dance style changes the mood and intention of a dance. most dances are choreographed however free form dancing is also another great way to express yourself and to get ideas especially if you are the person choreographing a dance. a dancer usually has to have good rhythm and musicality however there are many great dancers who have struggled with hearing the beat of the music, you also need to have good self discipline and focus as this will make you a better dancer. To become a dancer most people would have been training for years and practicing, to get a job you will have to audition, some people may train independently and some apply to go on a conservatoire to study dance. most professional performers train at a vocational dance school for a 3 year degree or diploma. to achieve this you need five GCSEs A-C including math's and English or science and at least two a levels , subjects such as pe dance or drama may give you an advantage. A vocational course would be a BTEC diploma in the performing arts.
A university that I like the sound of is trinity Laban in Greenwich I have performed there also and have taken part in a couple of classes which I very much enjoyed. the qualifications needed to get into the dance courses varies on the choice of program for example a postgraduates students are expected to have a first degree or an equivalent qualification in the relevant subject students will also be expected to have English language requirements.an audition and an interview will also be required no matter what qualifications you may have. 

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proposal

                                     

Level 3 Extended Diploma – Performance and Production Arts Assignment Brief:

Assignment Title	Westside Remix proposal
Unit No & Title	Unit 8: Collaborative Performance Project
Level & Credit Value	Level 3 / 24 Credits
Assignment Leader	Shelley Wilson
Assignment Verifier
Start Date	27/03/17; Proposal hand in Weds 19th April
Assessment Date	Performance- wk Beginning 29th May/ 5th June Final Blog/Evaluation  wk beginning 12/06/17
Assessment Grade	DISTINCTION	MERIT	PASS	REFERRAL	FAIL

 

Project Proposal

 

Learner Name	UAL Reg. ID	Centre name & Number
Christine Gallacher		Westminster Kingsway College 11072

 

Project proposal title	Main Area of Activity/s e.g. Performance/ Direction/choreography/ acting
Prologue and the jet song	Performance/choreography

 

Tutor / Assessor Name	Signature	Date
Shelley Wilson

Section 1 – Rationale (approx. 100 words)

This section provides an opportunity to reflect on, review and summarise your progress and achievements through the first seven units. It also offers a chance for you to take stock of the knowledge, skills and understanding you have acquired, what you know now, compared with what you knew and could do before you started the course, and how this has influenced your choice of pathway and your project proposal.

At the beginning of the course I had the basic technical skills such as turn out and a standard flexibility range. During the first two terms I noticed both these elements improved due to more practice and I also noticed that my core had got stronger. My weakness during the first two terms was my performance quality and my choreographic skills. Now, compared to the first two terms I have a wider range of flexibility and a much stronger core. I have also worked on relaxing my body and using my body weight more efficiently to create different dynamics. My choreographic skills have improved but I would still like to expand on them as it’s something I enjoy .So for Westside story I would like to choreograph a section as I would like to even further expand my choreographic and performance skills by creating a movement based piece. I will also be performing in my own piece and any other pieces I am asked to perform in.

 

Section 2 – Project concept (approx. 200 words)

This section provides an opportunity for you to clearly explain the concept and aims of your project. This should include what you anticipate producing, the research and ideas that will support its development and the levels and types of resources that you will need to complete and present your project realisation within the allocated timescale. You should include the names of anyone you will be collaborating with and/or those who will perform in your piece.

 

Ideas for Westside story is I’m going to re-create the prologue section and the Jet song and add a modern twist to it. For example change the music and change the clicking at the beginning to using different items which make clicking sounds such as a lighter, car keys, phones etc. the length of the piece is going to be between 3-5 minutes, and  the number of people performing in it is 6 therefore 3 people from each ‘gang’. The style of the piece is going to be a street/jazz/contemporary type piece. The piece is going to be set in a street and to create this on stage we could have a background of a street wall with the two gang’s names written in graffiti to give it a modern feel. We haven’t yet decided our music but want an instrumental piece of music to a modern song. Our dance will consist of movement that shows intimidation as during the film version intimidation was definitely shown by showing that people feared the gangs. Also during the film the two gangs play trick’s on each other so through dance movement I would also like to include that to show a sense of rivalry. I am collaborating with Gina we will organise our rehearsal and work by filming each week when we create more choreography and when we have enough to start teaching what we have created to those who are in the piece, also by completing weekly logs will ensure I do not fall behind with my work and I have a weekly update of the progress that is made. The main source of research ill use is video clips of the Jet song and Prologue from the film and stage version as this will give me inspiration when trying to modernise dance moves.

 

 

 

 

Section 3 -­ Evaluation (approx. 50 words)

This section provides an opportunity for you to explain how you will reflect on and self-­ evaluate your work, as both an on-going activity and at the conclusion of the project.

You should describe how you intend to record your decision-­making and how you will document developments as the project progresses. This evaluation should reference your stated aims and be reflective and analytical rather than a description of actions completed.

Each week I’m going to log my progress by filming what I’ve created or taking a picture of any notes that I’ve made. I can then put them on my blog and then write about it so each week I can log my progress and therefore keep on top of my work. I decided to film since it makes it easier to explain what I’ve done and also each week if I forget what I created I can refer back to the video also when watching each video back I can then decide what works and what doesn’t. This also means when I get feedback from the class I can watch the videos and reflect on what needs improving, also when writing my evaluation I have video evidence I can write about.  

 

Proposed research sources and bibliography (Harvard format)

Record your intended research sources, both primary (from your own first-hand experience e.g practical studio research) and secondary (from other sources), in this section. Sources of research should be as wide as possible and may include: libraries, museums and galleries, books, film, magazines, TV, radio programmes, websites etc.

Where appropriate you should use the Harvard system of referencing. The bibliography should be continuously updated as the project progresses

 

https://www.headliners.org/

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/crime-law/

http://www.knifecrimes.org/gangs-crews-guns-knives.html

http://www.westsidestory.com/site/level2/archives/fact/faq.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xawp9co17Z4

 progression skills self evaluating and target setting