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.

Credits

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

32

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Notes

 

 

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

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

 

 

Repeatable

No

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:

  • Recognize and describe technical movement skills, elements of dance, and choreographic form as it relates to modern/contemporary dance making.
  • Demonstrate competency, and apply terminologies, methodologies, and processes specific to the art of dance making for ensembles.
  • Analyze, evaluate, and interpret artistic dance works through the creation of art and performance.
  • Use movement vocabulary to analyze, critique, and discuss choreography in an intelligent, productive, and respectful manner with colleagues, peers, artists, and patrons.
  • 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)

TBD...

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.