Contemporary Music and Dance Repertoires

Rationale and Purpose of the Module: This module is one of five modules (three new, one existing and one elective from existing modules) put in place to provide the option of a UL based semester six for this programme. Currently ther is a compulsory exchange semester that is no longer viable. This module is to support students to develop the skills to understand and the artistic repertoires from a range of contexts. The students will address a number of repertoires. This diverse engagement is in order to prepare the students for entry into the professional performance contexts and also expand their career options in other aspects of performance.

Syllabus: Students will be required to specialise in voice or dance, and will work under the direction of guest tutors and faculty to create, design and produce a number of performance projects, including solo and ensemble works. This work will be presented in a range of performance contexts featuring the student’s own work in addition to the works from the repertories they have studied. Students will be encouraged to engage contemporary and alternative repertoires.