COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Art and Design Proficiency in Art

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR SEDA AYVAZOĞLU

Offered to

Art and Design Proficiency in Art

Course Objective

The aim of this study is to examine the most notable works chosen among the world ballet repertoire within the 20th century through the lenses of the artistic life within that specific time period in history, and therefore, to teach their influences and contributions to todays contemporary ballet repertoire. Different choreographies of the works are also investigated during the repertoire; studies on learning methods.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Text Book(s)/Required Readings:

Kant, M. (Ed.). (2007). The Cambridge Companion to Ballet (Cambridge Companions to Music). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/CCOL9780521832212
Minden, E. G. (2005). The ballet companion: A dancer's guide to the technique, traditions, and joys of ballet. New York: Fireside Book/Simon & Schuster.
Morris G. & Giersdorf(2016). Choreographies of 21st Century Wars, Oxford Studies in Dance Theory, Oxford.
Press, S.D. (2006). Prokofiev's Ballets for Diaghilev (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315089423
Whittier, C.J. (2017). Creative Ballet Teaching: Technique and Artistry for the 21st Century Ballet Dancer (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315618067
Wulff, H. (1998). Ballet Across Borders: Career and Culture in the World of Dancers (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003084754
Additional Sources: Related choreography of ballet dvd records from the world famous ballet companies.
Complementary Materials:

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

During the extent of this course, while the repertory lectures are given, students are given the opportunity to watch video / DVD recordings or, according to the approval of the instructor, they are given various research topics and learning objectives on the course s subject. The historical scope of this course belongs to the 20th century and covers the foundations of basic ballet techniques derived from this time in history. During the course of these lessons students are given a chance to acquire proper etiquette and linguistic jargon in order to intellectually discuss, analyze and comment on subjects regarding 20th century ballet techniques.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Students are expected to have the ability to apply analysis and learning methods. Students should provide a wide range of information about the period's works, choreographers, composers and creative team. While making the assessment, the level reached by the student is evaluated according to his/her knowledge.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Students are expected to have the ability to apply analysis and learning methods. Students should provide a wide range of information about the period's works, choreographers, composers and creative team. While making the assessment, the level reached by the student is evaluated according to his/her knowledge.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

seda.ayvazoglu@deu.edu.tr
Phone:+90 232 441 90 09

Office Hours

Monday 12.00-13.30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes