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Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Introduction
NSCD is a unique dance training institution offering a select group of students the opportunity to develop and excel as dance artists in a conservatoire environment.
Founded in 1985 as the first conservatoire dance school within the public sector, NSCD provides world-class dance training, nurturing and developing talent without regard to race or social background. It is also an affiliate member of the Conservatoire of Dance and Drama.
Profile
Programmes |
Cert HE in Contemporary Dance BA (Hons) in Dance (Contemporary) MA/PG Dip in Contemporary Dance Performance MA in Dance and Creative Enterprise PG Dip in Arts Learning and Teaching in Higher Education |
Validated From |
2006 |
School |
School of Arts |
Faculty |
Humanities |
Academic School Liaison Officer |
Dr Roanna Mitchell |
Deputy Chair of Board of Examiners |
Janet Smith |
External Examiner |
Ms K Alexander |
Next Periodic Review |
2022/2023 Session |
Institutional Address |
Northern School of Contemporary Dance Telephone: 0113 219 3000 |
Specifications
| Programme | Modules |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Higher Education in Contemporary Dance | |
| Programme Specification | CHECH1 Choreography |
| CHECS1 Contextual Studies | |
| CHEDR1 Dance Repertoire | |
| CHEDT1 Dance Technique | |
| CHEPP1 Performance Practice | |
| BA (Hons) in Dance (Contemporary) | |
Programme Specification - from September 2016 |
Stage 1 |
| BP1CT Contemporary Dance Technique | |
| BP1BT Classical Ballet Technique | |
| BP1CC Choreographic and Creative Studies 1 | |
| BP1PC Performance in Context | |
| BP1RE Rehearsal & Performance | |
| BP1BM Body and Mind Learning: experimental learning tools for dancers | |
| Stage 2 | |
| BP2CT Contemporary Dance Technique | |
| BP2BT Classical Ballet Technique | |
| BP2CC Choreographic and Creative Studies | |
| BP2RE Rehearsal | |
| BP2IA Ideas in the Arts | |
| BP2PP Performance Practice | |
| Stage 3 | |
| BP3CT Contemporary Dance Technique | |
| BP3BT Classical Ballet Technique | |
| BP3RE Rehearsal | |
| BP3CA Collaborative Arts Project | |
| BP3PP Performance Practice | |
| BP3IP Research Project | |
| Programme Specification - from September 2017 | Stage 1 |
| BA1CP1 Creative Practice 1 (Core Skills) | |
| BA1DT1 Dance Techniques - Ballet & Contemporary Practices 1 | |
| BA1DT2 Dance Techniques - Ballet & Contemporary Practices 2 | |
| BA1PC1 Performance in Context 1 | |
| BA1RP1 Research Project 1 (Site & Screen) | |
| BA1TD1 Teaching Dance 1 (Core Skills) | |
| Stage 2 | |
| Compulsory Modules | |
| BA2DT3 Dance Techniques - Ballet & Contemporary Practices 3 | |
| BA2CP3 Creative Practice 3 | |
| BA2PC2 Performance in Context 2 | |
| BA2RP2 Research Project 2 | |
| Option Modules (choose either) | |
| BA2CP2 Creative Practice 2, or | |
| BA2TD2 Teaching Dance 2 | |
| Stage 3 | |
| Compulsory Modules | |
| BA3DT4 Dance Techniques - Ballet & Contemporary Practices 4 | |
| BA3PC3 Performance in Context 3 | |
| BA3PC4 Performance in Context 4 | |
| BA3PC5 Performance in Context 5 | |
| Option Modules (choose either) | |
| BA3RP3 Research Project 3, or | |
| BA3TD3 Teaching Dance 3 | |
| BPA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance - pre September 2016 | |
| Programme Specification | |
| MA/PG Dip in Contemporary Dance Performance - from September 2016 |
|
| Programme Specification | PGCD1 Dance Technique |
| PGCD8 Professional Practice: Company | |
| PGCD9 Professional Practice: Apprenticeship | |
| MANCD1 Research Project | |
| MA/PG Dip in Contemporary Dance Performance - from September 2019 | |
| Programme Specification | MATP1 Technical Practice |
| MACY1 Company | |
| MAPP3 Performance Practice | |
| MAAF1 Artist as Facilitator | |
| MARP2 Research Project | |
| MA in Dance and Creative Enterprise | |
| Programme Specification | Stage 1 |
| Compulsory Modules | |
| MADR1 Dance Research and Perspective in Practice | |
| MAAP1 Arts Project Management | |
| MAFC1 Fundraising for Creative Industries | |
| MAMD1 Marketing and Digital representation | |
| Option Modules | |
| MACM1 Creative Modes of Enquiry | |
| MADT1 Dance Technique | |
| MAPP1 Professional Practice (project) | |
| MAPP2 Professional Practice (placement) | |
| Stage 2 | |
| Compulsory Module | |
| MARP1 Research Project | |
| PG Diploma in Arts Learning and Teaching in Higher Education - from September 2019 | Stage 1 |
| Programme Specification | Compulsory Module |
| PGLT1 Arts Based Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education | |
| Optional Modules (choose either) | |
| PGLT2 Curriculum and Assessment Design in Higher Education | |
| PGLT3 Learning Support in Higher Education | |
| Stage 2 | |
| PGLT4 Professional Practice: Placement | |
| PGLT5 Independent Action Research Project | |
Conventions
- BA (Hons) in Dance (Contemporary)
- MA/PG Dip in Contemporary Dance Performance
All programmes are subject to the University's conventions as expressed in the Credit Framework.
With the following exceptions:
For students entering prior to September 2014
i. An approved exemption is in place to allow capping for re-sits at the component, rather than module level.
Examinations
For up to date Guidance for Boards of Examiners please refer to the Validation Handbook, Section 7: http://www.kent.ac.uk/teaching/qa/collaborative/validation/handbook/section7.html