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MASTER OF DANCE

This programme offered with 43 credits and the duration of the course is three (3) semesters minimum and eight (8) semesters maximum. Candidates will be able to understand and analyze advanced theory of dance, performing arts, dance music, dance notation, choreography and research in dance field.

Course Structure

SEMESTER 1

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDITS

CORE COURSES

RQA7001

Dance Research Methodology

4

RQA7003

Dance Pedagogy 1

4

RQA7004

Choreolab I

4

RQA7005

Performing Arts Theory

4

ELECTIVE COURSES
(CHOOSE 1)

RQA7009

Postcolonial Dance in Asia

3

RQA7011

Arts Management

3

TOTAL CREDITS

19

SEMESTER 2

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDITS

CORE COURSES

RQA7007

Dance Ethnography

4

RQA7006

Dance Performance Analysis

4

RQA7002

Research Project (P)

4

ELECTIVE COURSES
(CHOOSE 1)

RQA7010

Choreolab 2

3

RQA7012

Dance Pedagogy 2

3

TOTAL CREDITS

15

SPECIAL SEMESTER

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDITS

CORE COURSES

RQA7008

Seminar in Dance Studies

4

RQA7002

Research Project (P)

5

TOTAL CREDITS

9

Semester I of the academic year commences in September while Semester II commences in February.

Application Deadline: May for Semester I intake and October for Semester II intake.

For more information, please refer : https://study.um.edu.my/download-brochures

Last Update: 19/10/2022