DANC 117 Dance 1

DANC 117 is an introduction to dance at the college of southern Idaho. Through a learning process centered on inquiry and reflection students will encounter strategies to: Get involved with a creative community; create and share dance centered projects and performances; and understand the theoretical, historical, and cultural contexts of dance. It provides a foundation towards completion of the Visual and Performing Arts Associates Degree, and is also a great option for life long movers seeking personal growth or enrichment. It is repeatable four times for credit towards completion of the Associate of Arts degree in Visual and Performing Arts. Degree seeking students should consider a section of DANC 117 at the beginning of their course of study, or as a program elective. Please see current course schedule for descriptions of learning topics covered in individual sections.

Credits

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Semester Contact Hours Lab

N/A

Notes

N/A

DANC 117Dance 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

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Semester Contact Hours Lab

N/A

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

N/A

Repeatable

Yes

III. Catalog Course Description

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

Theory: Identify, define, or memorize theoretical concepts relevant to a particular artistic discipline.
Technique & Practice: Demonstrate understanding of basic techniques or artistic practices common to a particular discipline through repetition, copying models, Imitation, or replication of ideas.
Media Skills: Define lines of inquiry necessary to understanding the techniques involved in producing quality media.
Pedagogy: Observe, discuss, or demonstrate awareness of pedagogical methods common to an artistic discipline.
Collaboration & Community Engagement: Constructively participate in collaborative or community centered activities.
History & Cultural Context: Understand, highlight, or reflect on historical or cultural artistic contexts.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

See individual section descriptions for topic details.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Exams

N/A

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Through a learning process centered on inquiry and reflection, students will be assessed on their capacity to:

Identify, define, or memorize theoretical concepts relevant to a particular artistic discipline.
Demonstrate understanding of basic techniques or artistic practices common to a particular discipline through repetition, copying models, Imitation, or replication of ideas.
Define lines of inquiry necessary to understanding the techniques involved in producing quality media.
Observe, discuss, or demonstrate awareness of pedagogical methods common to an artistic discipline.
Constructively participate in collaborative or community centered activities.
Understand, highlight, or reflect on historical or cultural artistic contexts.

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

N/A