Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)

Queensland University of Technology

About

From your first year you will learn the fundamentals of choreography, dance history and dance analysis as well as collaborate in the creation and presentation of student work.

You’ll also begin to explore all the creative career options on offer for you.

Your studies will then progress to understanding advanced choreographic practice, composition and where appropriate, the application of these in a range of contexts, as well as introducing studies from your other areas of interest you have chosen.

In your third and final year you’ll tailor your course to transition towards your future career by choosing to work on real industry projects, work integrated learning or undertake study tours.

Structure

Domestic Students

Your course

To meet the course requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), you must complete the following:

  • Two common units (KYB101 and KYB102) – 24 credit points
  • Dance major – 168 credit points
  • Complementary studies – 48 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension plus 48 credit points chosen from a minor or unit options (electives). 

Year 1

  • technique studies focus on physical and conceptual approaches
  • cover a range of genres, for example, contemporary dance, ballet, hip hop, latin dance
  • learn the fundamentals of choreography
  • study dance history and dance analysis​

Year 2

  • study dance styles from around the world
  • advance your choreographic practice
  • create dance works for film
  • contextualise cutting-edge performance and choreography
  • non-dance units can be selected from across QUT

Year 3

  • tailor your course to transition into your chosen professional area
  • further your studies within a second discipline, for example, drama units to become a dance and drama teacher
  • develop sophisticated workshop materials to communicate your choreography
  • explore the application of your disciplinary knowledge within collaborative multidisciplinary projects

Study overseas

Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners. Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course. Saving your electives for exchange will allow you the most flexibility. Find out more about studying on exchange.

International Students

Your course

To meet the course requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), you must complete the following:

  • Two common units (KYB101 and KYB102) – 24 credit points
  • Dance major – 168 credit points
  • Complementary studies – 48 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension plus 48 credit points chosen from a minor or unit options (electives). 

Year 1

  • technique studies focus on physical and conceptual approaches
  • cover a range of genres, for example, contemporary dance, ballet, hip hop, latin dance
  • learn the fundamentals of choreography
  • study dance history and dance analysis​

Year 2

  • study dance styles from around the world
  • advance your choreographic practice
  • create dance works for film
  • contextualise cutting-edge performance and choreography
  • non-dance units can be selected from across QUT

Year 3

  • tailor your course to transition into your chosen professional area
  • further your studies within a second discipline, for example, drama units to become a dance and drama teacher
  • develop sophisticated workshop materials to communicate your choreography
  • explore the application of your disciplinary knowledge within collaborative multidisciplinary projects

Study overseas

Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners. Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course. Saving your electives for exchange will allow you the most flexibility. Find out more about studying on exchange.

Entry requirements

Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:

  • English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)

Advanced standing

If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.

Deferment

Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2019

429162 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)

Admission was based on additional entry requirements only.

You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.

Learning outcomes

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

Graduates of the dance major often move into careers as dance teachers in schools (with an appropriate teaching qualification), private studios, universities and professional dance company education programs. Graduates also work as dance researchers and academics, community engagement officers for dance companies, dance journalists, festival and community project directors and producers, independent dance practitioners, private dance studio owners, community dance artists, arts administrators, and dance health professionals (with further specialised training).

Possible careers

  • Art Project Manager
  • Arts Administrator
  • Choreographer
  • Creative Entrepreneur
  • Dance Journalist
  • Dance Studio Owner
  • Dance Teacher
  • Events and Festivals Coordinator
  • Festival Director
  • Independent dance artist

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