DNCE 220
DANCE COMPOSITION
- Catalog Entry
DNCE 220: Dance Composition
One credit hour(1).
One hour
Prerequisite: One semester of either DNCE 131 or DNCE 231 or permission of instructor.
Provides opportunities for creative exploration and analysis of fundamental dance techniques through improvisation, problem solving and informal production of student works. May be taken for a total of three semester hours of credit.
- Detailed Description of Content of Course
1. Improvisation
2. Studies selected by the instructor from such examples as the following areas of exploration:
a. Space
b. Time
c. Energy
d. Use of props
e. Animal abstraction
f. Manipulation of theme
g. Transitions
h. Art style
i. Personal object
j. Contrary movement style
- Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
A professional approach in which the fundamentals of modern dance are introduced to the student. Movement objectives of the course will be explained verbally and demonstrated physically.
- Goals and Objectives of the Course
At the conclusion of the course, the student will:
1. Demonstrate a grasp of fundamental principles of dance composition through movement studies presented in class.
2. Be able to analyze the compositional elements of selected dance works either in the standard repertoire or produced by faculty.
- Assessment Measures
The student may be measured through direct observation by the instructor, digital/video taping for analysis, practical and written exams, and class attendance.
- Other Course Information
At the instructor's discretion, the student's basic and traditional dance education may be supplemented by such aids as viewing videos of modern dance, attending live dance performances, and keeping learning logs.
Newly Approved Course Spring, 1987
- Review and Approval
DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
October 1, 1991 Revision Margaret Devaney, Chair
March 24, 1998 Review Margaret Devaney, Chair
September 12, 2001 Review Margaret Devaney, Chair
July 14, 2005 Review Margaret Devaney, Chair |