Subjects
Total number of units = 18
7 core units plus
11 elective units, of which:
a minimum of 5 units must be from Group A
of the remaining units:
up to 6 units may be from Group A and/or Group B
up to 3 units may be from an accredited course or any currently endorsed Training Package qualification at Diploma level or above.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
CUADAN601 Perform dance repertoire at a professional level
CUADAN603 Extend ballet technique to a professional level
CUADAN604 Extend ballet performance skills to a professional level
CUADAN607 Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level
CUADAN608 Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level
CUAWHS602 Develop techniques for maintaining resilience in a competitive environment
CUAPPR502 Develop own sustainable professional practice
Elective units
Group A
CUACHR601 Create choreography for stage and screen
CUACHR602 Develop skills in dance notation
CUADAN602 Perform advanced classical ballet technique
CUADAN605 Perform pas de deux at a professional level
CUADAN606 Extend pointe work techniques to a professional level
CUADAN609 Extend cultural dance performance skills to a professional level
CUADAN610 Extend allied contemporary dance techniques at a professional level
CUADAN611 Perform virtuoso contemporary dance technique
CUAIND601 Work professionally in the creative arts industry
CUARES601 Research and apply concepts of live performance practice
CUAWHS601 Apply advanced gym and weight training to ballet
CUAMPF602 Manage stagecraft aspects of performances
Group B
CUADAN507 Refine dance partnering technique
CUADAN508 Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques
CUADAN509 Refine pointe work techniques
CUADTM401 Plan and organise dance classes
CUAMUP501 Apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles
CUAPRF402 Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer
CUAPRF501 Refine performance technique
CUAPRF503 Prepare for performances in a competitive environment
CUARES501 Refine conceptual understanding of dance
CUAWHS501 Maintain a high level of fitness for performance
CUAWRT501 Write about dance
CUACMP501 Manage copyright arrangements
CUAFIM501 Source funding for projects
CUARES503 Analyse cultural history and theory