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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) - Queensland University of Technology |
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TEL: 0207 193 7932
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| QTAC code: | | 421822 |
| | Domestic entry: | | February |
| | Past OP cut-off: | | Admission to course is based on additional entry requirements. Please refer to Additional Entry Requirements. |
| | Past rank cut-off: | | Admission to course is based on additional entry requirements. Please refer to Additional Entry Requirements. |
| | Assumed knowledge: | | English (4, SA) |
| | Preparatory studies: | | ENGLISH: Successful completion of a year of full-time vocational or tertiary study. |
| | CRICOS code: | | 056185A |
| | International fees: | | 2009: $9,750 (indicative) per semester
(per semester, subject to annual review) |
| | International entry: | | February; July |
| | Course duration (full-time): | | 3 years |
| | Total credit points: | | 288 cp |
| | Standard credit points/full-time semester: | | 48 cp |
| | Campus: | | Kelvin Grove |
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Why choose this course?
The Dance program at QUT boasts an enviable reputation and continues to lead in developing the creative passions of Australia?s future dance artists and educators.
Practical teaching
We provide a nurturing environment in state of the art facilities where you will practice daily to extend your talents in creating and performing.
Performance students will gain intensive training in the core techniques of ballet and contemporary dance, while those opting for an education pathway will diversify their practice in preparation for their teaching career.
Industry links
You will connect with lively professional and global networks through performance experiences, secondment opportunities, guest lecturers and choreographers and international touring and exchange opportunities. Teaching staff have real world experience in an extensive range of dance practices and are active in the dance community though Ausdance, Australian Dance Awards, adjudication panels and in international organisations.
Course structure
Theoretical studies will extend your understanding and curiosity for the cultural specificity and the rich diversity of dance. You will analyse, critique and reflect on and about the body in dance and the roles and functions that dance plays in our lives, in Australia and globally.
You can enrich your learning experience by adding elective studies from an extensive range of offerings from across the university.
Career outcomes
QUT performance graduates are highly competitive in the real world and currently practice throughout Australia and internationally in major professional dance companies, education dance companies, musicals, commercial environments or as independent artists.
Those that follow the education pathway work in educational roles in dance companies and, with further study, as primary or secondary school teachers.
Others follow their passion into the broader dance industry, and work as choreographers, administrators and festival managers and producers.
Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their portfolio and previous academic achievement.
Auditions
Auditions will be held in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, and Townsville in late September/early October. Confirmation dates and venues will be posted to registrants after registrations close.
Overview
The dance program at QUT boasts an enviable reputation and continues to lead in developing the creative passions of Australia's future dance artists and educators.
We provide a nurturing environment in state-of-the-art facilities where you will practice daily to extend your talents in creating and performing. This course offers intensive training in the core techniques of ballet and contemporary dance.
Career Outcomes
QUT performance graduates are highly competitive in the real world and currently practise throughout Australia and internationally in major professional dance companies, education dance companies, musicals and commercial environments, while others work as independent artists. Some follow their passion into the broader dance industry, and work as choreographers, administrators and festival managers and producers.
Course Structure
In order to complete this course, students must undertake two Creative Industries Foundation units, a maximum of 168 credit points of discipline or specified units relating to the chosen major and 96 credit points of Complementary Studies made up of either Advanced Dance Performance, Minor or elective units.
Other Course Options
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) is also available as a dual degree with Education. Applicants accepted into the dual degree will complete a four year program comprised of the three year Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) and the one year Graduate Diploma of Education (Senior Years).
Additional costs
As a dance student you will be required to provide your own dancewear, dance shoes, stage makeup, knee pads and any other specialist dance needs as required.
Course Structure
| Code | Title | | Semester 1, Year 1 | | KDB101 | Performance 1 | | KDB103 | Dance Technique Studies 1 | | KDB105 | Architecture of the Body | | KKB101 | Creative Industries: People and Practices | | Semester 2, Year 1 | | KDB104 | Dance Technique Studies 2 | | KDB107 | Choreographic Studies 1 | | KKB102 | Creative Industries: Making Connections | | | Complementary Studies | | Semester 1, Year 2 | | KDB110 | Deconstructing Dance in History | | KDB207-1 | Choreographic Studies 2 | | KDB213 | Dance Technique Studies 3 | | | Complementary Studies | | Semester 2, Year 2 | | KDB106 | Dance Analysis | | KDB207-2 | Choreographic Studies 2 | | KDB208 | Integrated Professional Skills | | KDB214 | Dance Technique Studies 4 | | | Complementary Studies | | Semseter 1, Year 3 | | KDB108 | World Dance | | KDB301 | Dance Project 1A | | | Complementary Studies | | | Complementary Studies | | Semester 2, Year 3 | | KDB204 | Australian Dance | | | Complementary Studies | | | Complementary Studies | | | Complementary Studies |
Potential careers
Choreographer
Dance Teacher
Dancer
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