Field                   Art and Crafts

 

Review of Dance Level 1 achievement standards

 

Domain

ID

Subject reference

Dance Choreography

90001

Dance 1.1

Dance Performance

90002, 90003

Dance 1.2, 1.3

Dance Perspectives

90004, 90005

Dance 1.4, 1.5

 

The Ministry of Education has completed a review of the achievement standards listed above.

 

New Registration date                           December 2010

 

Date new versions published             December 2010

 

Planned review date                              December 2014

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

In 2008 the Ministry of Education (MoE) and NZQA began to review achievement and unit standards in light of the revised New Zealand Curriculum (NZC).  This Alignment of Standards (AoS) review also addressed duplication of outcomes, credit parity, fairness, consistency, and coherence.  The AoS review was guided by the revised NZC itself and the Standards Review Guidelines.  A copy of the NZC is available at http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-documents/The-New-Zealand-Curriculum.

 

Teacher subject associations were involved in the review, and draft achievement standards were the focus of wide consultation, especially with secondary schools and teachers.  Extensive resources, including student exemplars, were also developed to support these standards, and are available on the MoE and/or the NZQA websites.

 

The review of unit standards included consultation with tertiary providers to assess continued relevance and likely future use of the standards.  Unit standards that duplicate achievement standard outcomes and those without the likelihood of future tertiary use were recommended for expiry.

 

National consultation was undertaken in 2009, with the results analysed by Research New Zealand.  The responses were generally positive.

 

The review of unit and achievement standards at Level 1 was completed in time for implementation in schools in 2011.  Standards at Levels 2 and 3 will be implemented in 2012 and 2013 respectively.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

·      All NZC level 6 (NZQF Level 1) outcomes derived from the NZC are now assessed using achievement standards, and there are no longer any unit standards linked to the NZC.

·      Existing achievement standards were reviewed and new achievement standards were developed to align with the NZC.  See table below.

·      Grading criteria for achievement standards were reviewed in accordance with the Standards Review Guidelines.

·      Unit standards that recognised similar outcomes as achievement standards were recommended for expiry.  See table below.

 

For a detailed description of the review of, and the changes to, the Dance standards see appendix 1 at the end of this report.

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

All new and review category B achievement standards have been registered on AMAP 0233.

 

Impact of changes on NCEA Exclusions List

 

For transition purposes, the following exclusions will apply for new achievement standards.  This transition will apply until December 2011 only.

 

New achievement standard

Excluded against each of these standards

90858

90001

90859

90003

 

Review Categories and changes to classification, title, level, and credits

 

The following summary shows the changes made to the standards as a result of the review.  All changes are in bold.  Where a new or a new version of an externally assessed achievement standard is registered, the following designation appears after the title [Externally assessed].

 

Key to review category

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Externally assessed achievement standards categorised as category C expire at the end of

December 2010

 

Internally assessed achievement standards categorised as category C expire at the end of

December 2011

 

The last date for assessment of superseded versions of internally assessed achievement standards categorised as category B is end of

December 2011

 

Arts and Crafts > Dance > Dance Choreography

Subject Reference  Dance

ID

Ref

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

90001

1.1

Compose movement sequences

1

6

C

90858

1.1

Compose dance sequences for given briefs

1

6

 

 

Arts and Crafts > Dance > Dance Performance

Subject Reference  Dance

ID

Ref

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

90002

1.2

Perform dance sequences

1

6

B

90003

1.3

Perform a dance as a member of a group

1

4

C

90859

1.3

Demonstrate ensemble skills in a dance

1

4

 

 

Arts and Crafts > Dance > Dance Perspectives

Subject Reference  Dance

ID

Ref

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

90860

1.4

Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance

1

4

New

90004

1.4

View, interpret and respond to a dance performance

1

4

C

90861

1.5

Demonstrate understanding of a dance performance [Externally assessed]

1

4

 

90005

1.5

1.6

Demonstrate knowledge of a dance genre or style [Externally assessed]

1

4

B

 

 

Appendix 1

 

Development of Dance Standards

 

Process of Aligning Standards with the New Zealand Curriculum

The curriculum achievement objective (AOs) and the current achievement standards were analysed to check the alignment.  A revised matrix was developed to align with the new Dance AOs.

The draft Performing Arts Technology unit standard matrix allows assessment opportunities of technology and production aspects of dance (see Appendix 2).

 

Addressing Credit Parity

The writing group allocated credits on the basis of one credit equalling ten hours of teaching and learning and practice for assessment, and assessments.  The complexity of each standard was also considered in making these decisions.

 

External and Internal Assessment

No changes have been made to the number of standards available for external assessment.  The subject association were of the opinion that the existing balance is appropriate.

 

What Has Changed?

Many of the changes in title and criteria reflect the principles for standards review.  The outcomes of each standard have not changed substantially.

 

The 24 credit limit on the matrix of achievement standards has been lifted in order to ensure that the matrix reflects all the outcomes of the curriculum.  A new standard has been added accordingly as follows: (see notes on chart below for rationale and curriculum links)

 

Dance 1.4 (AS90860), Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance.

 

The table below summarises the other changes.

 

Rationale for Draft Dance Matrix

LEVEL ONE

 

STANDARDS

CURRICULUM LINKS and EXPLANATION

Dance Choreography

AS90001      1.1

 

Compose movement sequences for given briefs

 

6 credits        Internal

The title of this standard has been altered to more accurately reflect the assessment requirements.

 

NZC Level 6 Developing Ideas:

Select and use choreographic devices, structures, processes and technologies to develop and give form to dance ideas.

Dance Performance

 

 

 

 

 

AS90002      1.2

 

Perform dance sequences

 

6 credits        Internal

The title of this standard has been altered to more accurately reflect current practice and the AO below.

 

NZC Level 6 Practical Knowledge:

Develop and demonstrate skills in selected dance genres and styles

AS90859      1.3

 

Demonstrate ensemble skills in a dance

 

4 credits        Internal

The title of this standard has been slightly altered to more accurately reflect the requirements of the curriculum

 

NZC Level 6 Communicating and Interpreting:

Prepare, rehearse and perform a range of dances and demonstrate an understanding of the performance requirements of the genres and contexts.

Dance Perspectives

AS90860      1.4

 

Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance

 

4 credits        Internal

The standard has been added to give students the opportunity to show understanding of the elements of dance.  An understanding of the elements of dance is essential in all of the curriculum strands UC, PK, DI CI.

 

NZC Level 6 Communicating and Interpreting in Dance

Describe and explain the ways that dance uses elements.

AS90861      1.5

 

Demonstrate understanding of a dance performance

 

4 credits        External

 

The wording of this standard has been tightened up to ensure that only one outcome is being assessed.

 

NZC Level 6 Communicating and Interpreting in Dance:

Describe and respond to the ways that dance uses elements, devices, structures, performance skills, and production technologies to communicate images, themes, feelings and moods.

AS90005      1.6

 

Demonstrate knowledge of a dance genre or style

 

4 credits        External

The title of this standard has been altered to more accurately reflect the curriculum, task and assessment requirements.

 

NZC Level 6 Understanding Dance in Context

Explore, investigate, and describe the features and background of a variety of dance genres and styles.

 

Appendix 2:

 

Draft Performing Arts Technology Unit Standard Matrix

 

 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Sound

 

SOND1

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound for a performance context.

 

Credit 4   A

SOND2

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound for a performance using control and enhancement processes.

Credit 4  A/M/E

SOND3

Select and apply a range of sound processes to enhance a performance.

 

 

Credits 6  A/M/E

Lighting

 

LITE1

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of simple stage lighting.

 

Credit 3   A/M/E

LITE2

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of stage lighting design and process.

 

Credit 4  A/M/E

LITE3

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of stage lighting design and processes to enhance a performance

Credits 6  A/M/E

Stage craft

 

STAG1

Construct item(s) to meet production needs for a performance context.

Credit 3  A

STAG2

Design and construct item(s) to meet production needs for a performance context.

Credit 4  A/M/E

STAG3

Demonstrate and apply set construction skills to meet the needs of a production

 

Credit 3  A

Set design

 

SET1

Research, develop and communicate a set design concept

Credit 6  A/M/E

Costume

COST1

Design a costume for a specified performance context.

Credit 3  A/M/E

COST2

Research and design a costume for a specified cultural context or a historical character.

Credit 4  A/M/E

COST3

Research, develop and communicate a costume design concept

 

Credit 6  A/M/E

Makeup

 

MKUP1

Demonstrate knowledge and skills in make up design and application for a specified character

Credit 3  A/M/E

US 14955

Demonstrate knowledge and a range of skills in make up design and application for stage performance

Credit 4  A/M/E

Production

PROD1

Assist in a performance by undertaking specified production role(s)

Credit 2  A

PROD2

Take responsibility for a production area in a performance

 

Credit 4  A/M/E

PROD3

Stage-manage rehearsal and performance processes for a production

 

Credit 6  A/M/E

Audio visual

 

AUVI2

Manipulate audio and/or visual component(s) for performance

Credit 4  A/M/E

AUVI3

Design and apply audio and/or visual components to enhance a performance

Credit 6  A/M/E