DANC254 - Seminar in Music for Dance

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Seminar in Music for Dance
DANC 254 FA

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. Interested students should also go to the first class with drop/add form and speak with Professor Schenk at that time.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Schenk,Richard

Times: .....F. 10:00AM-01:00PM; Location: TST001

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 21)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Focused Inquiry Course

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004