Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Specific teaching methodology: Creation and Improvisation (EGRAD)40583/3596/2627/1/29
Study guide

Specific teaching methodology: Creation and Improvisation (EGRAD)

40583/3596/2627/1/29
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree of Education: Secondary Education (dance)
    Choice package:
    • Specifieke vakdidactiek
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Roels Fée
Other teaching staff: Gordon Natalie
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 2 or Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 90,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

This course includes the following learning objectives:
Can research, apply, evaluate, adapt and demonstrate different choreographic and improvisational working methods.
Can observe, analyse and adapt own working methods by embodying different working methods used in the current field
Examines and reflects on own working methods and tests these with fellow students and in real-life situations
Creates its own artistic workspace in which experimentation and research is made possible
Shows interest in the wider field and applies research findings
Use artistic passion, skills and personality to inspire and guide pupils in their search for their own artistic passion and identity
Deepen own knowledge and go deeper into the material, the quality, the intention and the execution of the movements
Examines and evaluates various choreographic and improvisational methods from the current work field.
Shows research, inventiveness and an artistic personality of its own.
Can analyse, develop and integrate teaching materials on the basis of acquired knowledge

Study material (list)

Course material via DigitapMandatory
DANCE(ch)ARTS: Een hedendaags kader voor dansonderwijsMandatory
  • Author: Gordon, N.
LaptopMandatory
Programme guideMandatory
Body Stories: A Guide to Experiential AnatomyRecommended
  • Author: Olsen, A.
Concepts in Modern Educational DanceRecommended
  • Author: Redfern, B.
Dance KinesiologyRecommended
  • Author: Fitt, S.
Dance Technique and Injury PreventionRecommended
  • Author: Howse, J. & Hancock, S.
Dancing Longer, Dancing Stronger: A Dancer’s Guide to Conditioning, Improving Technique and Preventing InjuryRecommended
  • Author: Clarkson, P. M & Watkins, A. W.
Mind Over Body: The Development of the Dancer – The Role of the TeacherRecommended
  • Author: Fay, M.
Modern Educational DanceRecommended
  • Author: Laban, R.
Performance(s)Recommended
Physical Children, Active TeachingRecommended
  • Author: Maude, P.
Stage(s)Recommended
Stretching Without PainRecommended
  • Author: Blakey, P.
The Mastery of MovementRecommended
  • Author: Laban, R.
The Thinking BodyRecommended
  • Author: Todd, M.E.
Workshop(s)Recommended
Your Move – A New Approach to the Study of Movement and DanceRecommended
  • Author: Hutchinson, A.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Practicum12,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours78,00 hours

Evaluation (text)

Evaluation
Refer to the evaluation list for the specific evaluation components of the course unit.

Re-sit exam
Not all courses have a re-sit exam possibility. Refer to the notification above in this ECTS information sheet for the possibility of a re-sit exam for this course unit.

A re-sit exam -
• is not possible for assessment methods that use permanent evaluation (see evaluation list above). When a re-sit exam is possible for the course, the grade for the permanent evaluation of the first examination period is transferred to the second examination period.
• is possible for the evaluation components that do not include permanent evaluation.

Attendance requirement:
A minimum of 2/3 attendance of all organised classes is required. For less than 2/3 attendance, the student will receive 0/20 for (all) permanent evaluation assessment method(s).

Conditions for legitimate absence:
• An absence is substantiated by a medical certificate uploaded in iBamaFlex!
• An absence requested in advance approved by the head of programme or artistic coordinator.

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
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1st examination periodArtistic educative project assignment45,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodArtistic educative project assignment45,00
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodArtistic skills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)45,00
1st examination periodReflection assignment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)10,00