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DANC250

Dance Composition
DANC250 SP

SectionClass Size*AvailableTimesPOIPrereq
1 15 2 Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-12:00PM;YesYes

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999 )

This course in creating and performing choreography emphasizes on the diversity of techniques, methods, and aesthetic approaches available to the choreographer. Assignments will revolve around inventing, organizing and evaluating movement styles, and on solving composition tasks that are drawn from various art mediums. The focus in the first semester is on solo work and movement invention. The second semester focuses on group work. This course is a prerequisite for DANC371 Choreography Workshop.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly dance composition, journal assignments, short papers and attendance at dance concerts. Work from the semester will appear in the spring dance concert.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Requirement: concurrent enrollment in a dance technique class. Students must participate as members of production crews for two dance concerts during the semester. This is an ampersand course with DANC249. Students will be required to perform technical assistance for dance events occurring on campus during the year. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate 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: Discussion Performance Studio Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA DANC

Prerequisites: DANC249

Section 01
Alejandro, P
Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-12:00PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 2, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 0
Major Preference Given
Permission of Instructor Required.

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999




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