Course summary
This postgraduate course in Dance and Choreography is a fantastic opportunity for Dance Artists to further their practice and be at the forefront of sector development. The MA is designed to guide and nurture those with a keen interest and skill in choreographing, providing a space in which you can push your creative boundaries and generate new and innovative work. Artists will have the opportunity to tap into regional, national and international networks and have access to an exceptional body of infrastructure and resources. Key areas that will be covered include:
- Narrative Development and Dramaturgy – the outside eye
- Role/involvement of the audience in a work (the fourth wall and when/how/what happens when you break it)
- The unique challenges of making work for indoor and outdoor contexts
- Funding landscape and opportunities
- Partnerships – who to develop them with and how to establish them
- Developing commissions
- Basics of health and safety in relation to the field (safe working practices/risk assessments/rigging)
Modules
What you will study To complete the course you will need to achieve 180 credits and study modules such as: Choreography 1 (40 credits): You will explore various choreographic approaches and strategies in order to create and develop innovative movement emerging from your own interests and strengths. Choreography 2 (40 credits): You'll develop your practical research skills in preparation for your Major Project by embarking on a practice-based project that has clear focus and aims which will be negotiated with your tutor. This will include a supported intensive period of research and development. Advanced Research Methods (20 credits): During this module you will be introduced to current methods of research that seek to analyse and investigate embodied processes. You will identify key practitioners in their field and explore an area of particular interest. The Artist as an Entrepreneur (20 credits): You will develop an understanding of the workings of the professional dance sector and how to operate successfully within it. Working alongside sector professionals on a range of related subjects, you will acquire a breadth of knowledge which will enable you to further develop as an artist, with the potential of a sustainable portfolio career. Major Project (60 credits): This module will guide you towards the successful completion of the Masters award and provides the support necessary for you to make a fully realised piece of performance
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a mixture of papers, practical demonstrations, performances and vive voce (oral examination).
How to apply
International applicants
Where English is not the first language for international applicants, applicants need to provide a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. Students, especially those who enter with this minimum score, are encouraged to engage with additional study in order to develop their knowledge and application of academic English.
Entry requirements
Applicants should normally hold a first degree of dance. Equivalent experience and achievement will be taken into account for applicants with less formal qualifications. Evidence of equivalence of knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to a first degree are required. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is used both to provide evidence of equivalence for entry and as evidence of advanced standing for entry. Applicants can be awarded up to a maximum of 80 RPL credits on proof of articulation with the programme content. Where English is not the first language for international applicants, applicants need to provide a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. Students, especially those who enter with this minimum score, are encouraged to engage with additional study in order to develop their knowledge and application of academic English. All applicants will be asked to attend an interview with members of the Programme Team which may involve a practical element. The purpose of the interview is to gain a fuller understanding of your particular research interest and reasons for wanting to enrol on the programme, as well as making sure we will be able to support you fully.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7175* | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £7175* | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7175* | Whole course |
| Wales | £7175* | Whole course |
| EU | £14900* | Whole course |
| International | £14900* | Whole course |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Derby
Kedleston Road
Derby
DE22 1GB