Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities 261 DANC 3450 - Special Topic Dance Form Credits: (l) variable titles This course is designed to provide enrichment opportunities for those who undertake dance as a field of study or as recreational activity. It allows for the study of changing series of dance forms, including, but not limited to African, Flamenco, Middle Eastern, Clogging, Ballroom, Renaissance, etc. May be repeated up to 2 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 3470 - Ballet III Credits: (1.5) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Coordinating course designed to increase skill in classical ballet technique. Prerequisite: DANC 2470 (3 credit hours minimum), or DANC 3470 (1.5 credit hour minimum), or by audition. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. DANC 3490 - Modern III Credits: (1.5) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Exercises and activities to develop strength, flexibility, endurance, and technical dance skill. Prerequisite: DANC 2490 (3 credit hours minimum), or DANC 3490 (1.5 credit hour minimum), or by audition. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. DANC 3500 - Choreography I: Space & Time/ Design in Dance Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Study of the elements of time and space as they are artistically significant in themselves and in organized forms of meaning in dance. Considering time and space design in related fields of music and art included as relevant to choreographic design and communication in dance. Prerequisite: DANC 2410 . May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours, but use toward Major/ Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 3510 - Choreography II: Process Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Study of and experience in various approaches to the choreographic process as related to artistic concepts and to the philosophy of art as espoused by various traditional and contemporary dance artists and as developed by the individual student. Prerequisite: DANC 3500 . May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours, but use toward Major/ Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 3520 - Choreography Practicum Credits: (2) Supervised experience choreographing a dance for public performance. Arranged through cooperative effort of student and supervisor. Prerequisite: DANC 3510 and approval of instructor. May be repeated 3 times for a maximum of 4 credit hours. DANC 3580 - Intermediate/Advanced Tap Dance Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years Intermediate/Advanced training in tap dance skills and techniques. Prerequisite: Lower Division Tap Dance (DANC 1580) and/or instructor approval. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours, but use toward Maj or/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 3640 - Teaching Creative Dance in the Elementary School Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Techniques for teaching creative dance and basic dance forms. Suggested for Elementary Education majors. DANC 3860 - Field Experience Credits: (l) A course designed to provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience in the field by assisting in the activities of community agencies, schools, and Weber State. Prerequisite: DANC 3320 for those who plan to teach in a middle or secondary school or DANC 3640 for those who plan to teach in an elementary school. May be repeated for up to 4 credit hours, but use toward Maj or/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 3910 - Moving Company: Rehearsal & Development Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] The Moving Company is designed to give students the opportunity to learn about the various aspects of creating, rehearsing, and implementing performances off-campus and to reach the community with our dance program. The commitment is for both fall (rehearsal - 3910) and spring (performance - DANC 3911) semesters. This segment deals with preparation and rehearsal. May be repeated 3 times up to 8 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 3911 - Moving Company: Performance Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] The Moving Company is designed to give students the opportunity to learn about the various aspects of creating, rehearsing, and implementing performances off-campus and to reach the community with our dance program. The commitment is for both fall (rehearsal - DANC 3910 ) and spring (performance - 3911) semesters. This segment deals with implementation and performance. Prerequisite: DANC 3910 . May be repeated 3 times up to 8 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog