DANC 251 Composition 1

Composition 1 is an introductory course to the craft and processes of choreography. Students explore improvisational processes and study composition structures used to create movement studies and develop choreography in an intelligent, thought provoking way. Students will collaborate with peers to create an original ensemble work on current students enrolled in technique level 1 courses to be performed in the fall dance concert. Composition students must make time to work with students during the technique class meeting times. 

Credits

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

32

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

DANC 251Composition 1

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Visual and Performing Arts Academic

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

32

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

Composition 1 is an introductory course to the craft and processes of choreography. Students explore improvisational processes and study composition structures used to create movement studies and develop choreography in an intelligent, thought provoking way. Students will collaborate with peers to create an original ensemble work on current students enrolled in technique level 1 courses to be performed in the fall dance concert. Composition students must make time to work with students during the technique class meeting times. 

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Explore, recognize and describe technical movement skills, elements of dance, and choreographic form as it relates to modern/contemporary movement for dance in solo work.
• Demonstrate competency, and apply terminologies, methodologies, and processes specific to the art of dance making.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret artistic dance works through the creation of art and performance.
• Use movement vocabulary to analyze, critique, and discuss choreography in an intelligent, productive, and respectful manner with colleagues, peers, artists, and patrons.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

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VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Formative (on-going) Assessments:

A. Attendance and engaged participation

B. Professional behavior

C. Written work

Summative Assessments:

A. Meeting scheduled deadlines and completing various projects leading up to the final product presentation

B. Mid term journal reflections

C. End of term production and written reflection

 

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

A. Instruction in technical movement skills and improvisational exercises connected to modern/contemporary dance making.

B. Instruction and activities in elements of dance and choreographic form as it relates to movement and dance making.

C. Movement vocabulary used to analyze, critique, and discuss choreography in an intelligent, productive, and respectful manner with colleagues, peers, artists, and patrons.

D. Reflective journal writing to record experiences, thought processes, choreography notes, inquiries, and growth.

E. Collaboratively create an original dance work, attend and participate in all scheduled class meet times, rehearsals, and performances. Communicate openly, respectfully, and professionally with directors, dancers, and technicians.