DANC 252 Dance Composition 2
Composition 2 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 create an original ensemble work to be performed in the spring dance concert. All choreographic work and rehearsals for the final project are arranged outside of regular class meeting times.
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DANC 252Dance Composition 2
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
Corequisite Narrative
DANC 110 or DANC 210 or DANC 130 or DANC 230
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
III. Catalog Course Description
Composition 2 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 create an original ensemble work to be performed in the spring dance concert. All choreographic work and rehearsals for the final project are arranged outside of regular class meeting times.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- 1. Recognize and describe technical movement skills, elements of dance, and choreographic form as it relates to modern/contemporary dance making.
- 2. Demonstrate competency, and apply terminologies, methodologies, and processes specific to the art of dance making for ensembles.
- 3. Analyze, evaluate, and interpret artistic dance works through the creation of art and performance.
- 4. Use movement vocabulary to analyze, critique, and discuss choreography in an intelligent, productive, and respectful manner with colleagues, peers, artists, and patrons.
- 5. Demonstrate self reflection, a widened perspective, and respect for diverse viewpoints as it relates to viewing, creating, teaching, performing, and producing dance.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Formative (on-going) Assessments:
A. Attendance and engaged participation in class
B. Professional behavior
C. Written work , reading, and discourse in class
Summative Assessments:
A. Meeting scheduled deadlines and completing various projects leading up to the final product presentation
B. Mid-term journal reflections and Critical Response Process reflections
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 the creative process for dance making which include developing ideas, experimenting with movement, evaluating movement, and elaborating on movement ideas that work.
C. Movement vocabulary used to analyze, critique, and discuss choreography in an intelligent, productive, and respectful manner with colleagues, peers, artists, and patrons.
D. Readings and reflective journal writing to record experiences, thought processes, choreography notes, inquiries, and growth.