The course provides students with the opportunity to study basic facts about anatomy, physiology and kinesiology as they relate to dance. The practical application for the prevention of injury during dance rehearsals and performances is emphasised.
The course exposes students to the principles underscoring the creative behaviour in the performing arts. It also focuses on the study of the creative behaviour of choreographers and dance performers. The principles of ‘insight’, ‘incubation’ and ‘execution’ periods are explored.
The course exposes students to the socio-cultural background of African indigenous dance forms. It studies the role of dance in festivals, rites of passage, religion and other social events. It examines the artistic import of the dance forms that are presented in social contexts.
The course assists students to examine the challenges involved in the presentation of indigenous performing arts on the modern stage. It also provides students with the opportunity to identify executable solutions to some of the problems identified. The course guides students to direct traditional African dances on the modern stage.
The course provides opportunities for students to engage in the advanced composition of dance pieces. It focuses on the composition of dance drama within the framework of theatre for development. It also provides students with the opportunity to use indigenous dance elements in creative ways.
The course assists students to enhance their creative skills in contemporary dance composition. It directs students’ creative endeavours to the composition of contemporary dances from Ghana and other African countries.
The course assists students to explore the history of dance from the nineteenth century to the present day. It focuses on the comparative study of selected standard dances across the world. The impact of Western dance performance practices on African indigenous dance forms as well as African art dance is investigated.
This course is a sequel to DAN 323 and exposes students to elements in structural notation to enhance their analytical skills in movement categories such as tilt, shift and turns. Students will be exposed to advanced possibilities and conventions of Labanotation.
By the end of the programme, the student should be able to:
take up leadership roles in nursing and health care delivery in general.
demonstrate high levels of intellectual and analytical competencies to function effectively in nursing education.
develop advanced clinical nurse practitioners who will be able to deliver evidence based nursing care
acquire requisite foundation to undertake doctoral degree programmes.
work within complex organizational and political systems at local, national and international levels.
acquire advanced knowledge and practical skills and attitudes in nursing administration to enable them recognize the total health needs of individuals, families and communities.
exhibit administrative and leadership skills in managing health care units within the framework of the national health policy.
All professional certificate and tertiary level diploma holders must have either G.C.E. “O” Level credit passes in English Language and Mathematics or SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics.
Applicants must be Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN), with a minimum work experience of not less than three years. They must have studied at a certificate or a diploma level at a recognised Nursing Training College (NTC). Applicants must have an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Applicants would be required to pass a written test followed by an interview. Candidates who are offered admission must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.
