DNC 580 CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPOSITION. This course includes the
analysis of various components of
design and development of basic dance studies into more extended dance works.
DNC 581 ADVANCED COMPOSITION IN CONTEMPORARY DANCE. The
purpose of this course is to extend
understanding of dance as an art and a craft, and to improve ability to choreograph an extended
dance work.
Prerequisite: DNC 580 or permission of instructor.
DNC 582 THEORY OF DANCE. An examination is made of the component elements
of dance as an art form.
DNC 583 THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED SKILLS IN DANCE. This course
includes theoretical concepts and
laboratory experiences in modern dance and ballet. Course may be repeated for credit with
approval of Dance Program
Coordinator.
DNC 584 SEMINAR IN DANCE PRODUCTION. This course emphasizes the values,
purposes and problems related
to theatre and dance productions including stage scenery, costuming, lighting and other technical
aspects of concert
dance.
DNC 698 THESIS. This phase of the thesis development involves the selection and
design of a suitable performance
and/or creative project with the completion of review of related literature and research work
necessary. A pilot showing
of the work-in-progress must be approved by the thesis committee.
DNC 699 THESIS. The exhibition of the thesis will consist of a formal thesis concert
of the student's performance
and/or creative work accompanied by a supporting paper. The written paper must comply with
the specifications of the
written thesis which are available in the Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
The student must also
pass an oral examination, testing general knowledge of dance concepts and traditions that relate
to his/her thesis work.
(The student must be registered in DNC 699 the semester in which he/she receives the M.F.A.
degree.)
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