COURSE UNIT TITLE

: 20TH CENTURY WORLD BALLET

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
STA 6067 20TH CENTURY WORLD BALLET ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6

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

1   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.
2   To have practical knowledge about the works which constitute the repertoire of the aforementioned period.
3   To be able to convey the artistic research process and its results as different visual and demonstrative presentations with researches.
4   Students will be able to have information about the historical and contemporary approaches to the ballet repertoire, including images, visuals, dance records covering the relevant periods, archives of performing arts and documentaries.
5   Learning the choreographic characteristics of different styles and practicing the artistic knowledge in this field.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Description of 20th Century Ballet
2 George Balanchine Choreographies
3 George Balanchine Choreographies
4 Frederick Ashton Choreographies
5 Frederick Ashton Choreographies
6 Léonide Massine Choreographies
7 Léonide Massine Choreographies
8 Kenneth MacMilan Choreographies
9 Maurice Béjart Choreographies
10 John Cranko Choreographies
11 Jerome Robbins Choreographies
12 Antony Tudor Choreographies
13 Michel Fokine Choreographies
14 final project

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

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 PRJ PROJECT
3 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + PRJ * 0.60


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

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Tutorials 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 4 56
Project Assignment 1 16 16
Project Final Presentation 1 16 16
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 144

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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