149 I DANC *4250. Alignment and Conditioning for Dance/Pilates (1) Strength and alignment for dancers, using Pilates mat exerdses. The class addresses areas of strength essential for dancers, focuses on breathing techniques integral to the exerdses, and uses the exercises as a means to better understand and improve alignment. The course also addresses how strength and alignment facilitates more ease and efficiency in movement. To repeat the class a student must have the permission of the instmdor. Prerequisite: DANC 2250. DANC *4610. Dance for the Camera (2) This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the integration of dance and technology, specifically the use of the digital video medium. Prerequisite: DANC 2610. DANC *4620. Dance for the Camera Seminar (1) This seminar will provide students with individual and collaborative study and research in the field of dance and the digital video medium. The course will cover artistic and technical forms, including, but not limited to capturing dance on the digital/video medium, choreographic processes through non-linear digital editing, audio/visual editing for dance, lighting, dance theory and criticism in the context of dance in the digital age. Prerequisite: DANC 2610. DANC 4700. Creative Synthesis in Dance (2) Project oriented experience intended to coordinate student work. It will serve as guide in the synthesis of philosophy, experience, and understanding of dance as an art form and/or dance as education. This course will have an artistic or scholarly outcome. Prerequisite: DANC 3510, 3520 and senior dance major standing or DANC 3860 and senior dance major standing. DANC *4800. Individual Study (1-4) Individual work or work in small groups by arrangements in spedal topics not induded in the announced course offerings. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an dedive in the Dance Major. DANC *4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Individual work or work in small groups by arrangement; in special topics not induded in the announced course offerings. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an dedive in the Dance Major. DANC *4910. Rehearsal and Performance (1) Preparation and rehearsal of dance composition to be presented in concert. Prerequisite: consent of instmdor. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credit hours. DANC *4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) (Offered as needed) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an dedive in the Dance Major. DANC *4950. Dance Festival Participation (1) S Students attend the American College Dance Festival Association's regional gathering to study a variety of dance forms with professionals from across the country. Students see the choreographies of peers and professionals. Students may be responsible for their own registration fees and transportation, lodging and meal costs. Prerequisite: Audition and permission. * May be repeatedfor credit, but use towardMajor/Minor must be approved by program advisor. Music Area The music area of the Department of Performing Arts is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Programs leading to the Bachelor of Music degree are offered for students seeking emphases in performance, keyboard pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, choral music education, or instrumental music education. Additional programs include the Bachelor of Arts in music and a music minor. The primary goals of the music area are: 1) To develop individuals who are aware, artistically discriminating, and devoted to a lifelong association with music; 2) To provide opportunities for students and community members to participate in creative musical experiences; 3) To develop musical competence, sensitivity, and purpose; 4) To expose students and community to classic and contemporary musical works, and to provide the finest possible performances; 5) To provide for career devdopment in music through the preparation of teachers, performers, and scholars. Policies and Procedures The following policies are subjed to change. For current information, see the latest Department of Performing Arts student handbook and make an appointment with a music area advisor. Freshman Registration and the Music Core All freshman music majors and minors entering WSU as full- time students must register for the 9 hour music core as follows: MUSC 1110, 1130,1150, 1901, major private lessons, master class, and major ensemble. Piano Pedagogy and Piano Performance majors do not register for MUSC 1150. General Policies and Performance Requirements A. All entering music majors and minors, including transfer students, must audition with the respedive program faculty for admittance to that program. B. All music majors and minors at Weber State University must study privatdy each semester with a WSU faculty member or an approved adjunct faculty member. C. All music majors pursuing the performance, keyboard pedagogy, or vocal pedagogy emphasis will study privately in their major area for a minimum of 8 semesters. All music majors pursuing one of these emphases will enroll in one of the major performing ensembles (concert choir, symphonic band, symphony orchestra, guitar ensemble, keyboard ensemble- as appropriate to the student's major performance area) for a minimum of 8 credit hours. D. Music education majors (instrumental or choral) will study privately in their major area for a minimum of 7 semesters. Music education majors will enroll in one of the major performing ensembles (concert choir, symphonic band, symphony orchestra, guitar ensemble—as appropriate to the student's major area) for a minimum of 7 credit hours; music education majors are exempted from performance group participation during the semester of student teaching. E. All music majors must participate in their major area performing group during each semester of school enrollment, except as noted in "D" above. F All music majors are expected to complete the four levels of competency in their major area of study prior to graduation. G. All music minors will study privately until advancement to the 3000 level of proficiency is achieved, with a minimum of four semesters of study. H. All music minors must partidpate in their concentration area major performing ensemble each semester until the minor is completed, with a minimum of two semesters of enrollment in the ensemble. 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