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Academic Year 2002/2003

Music Composition for Dance
DANC 254 SP

This course is a hands-on exploration of the music and dance relationship and is intended to develop both skills and understanding. Studio components include improvisation and composition in music making and dancing with an emphasis on experimentation. Academic components include historical overview, concert attendance and current dance CD-ROM resources. Software for sound design will also be taught through computer lab time and individual projects.

MAJOR READINGS

Mostly Web readings and CD-Roms.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments include academic studies and creative projects.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Team taught by composer Richard Schenk and choregrapher Ann Livingston Schenk. Permission of Instructor: See Department Chair for enrollment.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA DANC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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