120 2510. Choreography I: Space & Time/ Design in Dance (2) F (Offered alternate years) 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: Dance 2410 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Open to all students in the Dance Area who meet the minimum cooperative work experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an elective in the Dance Major. 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) 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 elective in the Dance Major. 2950. 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. 3010. Dance History I: Primitive Period-the Early Decades of Modern Dance (3) F (Offered alternate years) Study of the history and philosophy of dance from lineage- based societies through the early decades of modern dance. Areas covered will include pre-Christian civilizations, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Golden Age of Ballet. Prerequisite: Dance CA1010. 3020. Dance History II: 20th Century Art and Education (3) S (Offered alternate years) Study of the history and philosophy of dance in art and education from the Age of Innovation in Ballet through the Contemporary Period of history. Areas of study will include ballet and modern dance today, black dance in America, vernacular forms and dance as public art. Prerequisite: Dance CA1010. 3320. Techniques and Materials for Teaching Modern Dance (2) S (Offered alternate years) Methods, teaching techniques, accompaniment, and practical experience in teaching modern dance. Prerequisite: Dance 2490 a or b. 3440. Dance for Musical Theatre (1) Asrequired Dance skills and techniques taken from the repertoire of the modern musical theatre. Special emphasis on characterization and style as demonstrated by the works of the leading choreographers of this genre. Prerequisites: Dance 1480a or b and 1490a or b 3470a, b. Ballet, Advanced (1 each) F, S Coordinating course designed to increase skill in classical ballet technique. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: Dance 2470a & b (2 credit hours minimum), or Dance 3470a or b (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. 3490a, b. Advanced Modern Dance (1 each) F, S Exercises and activities to develop strength, flexibility, endurance, and technical dance skill. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: Dance 2490a & b (2 credit hours minimum), or Dance 3490a or b (1 credit hour minimum), or by audition. 3510. Choreography II: Process (2) 5 (Offered alternate years) 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: Dance 2510 3520. Choreography Practicum (1) F,S Supervised experience choreographing a dance for public performance. Arranged through cooperative effort of student and supervisor. Prerequisite: Dance 3510 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for credit. 3640. Teaching Creative Movement in the Elementary School (2) Su, F, S Techniques for teaching creative movement and basic dance forms. Suggested for Elementary Education majors. 3860. Field Experience (1) Su, F, S 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: Dance 3320 or 3640. 3910. Moving Company: Rehearsal & Development (2) F 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 - 3911) semesters. This segment deals with preparation and rehearsal. 3911. Moving Company: Performance (2) S 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 - 3911) semesters. This segment deals with implementation and performance. Prerequisite: Dance 3910. 4700. Creative Synthesis in Dance (2) F, S 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: Dance 3510, 3520 and senior dance major standing or Dance 3860 and senior dance major standing. 4800. Independent Study (1-4) Individual work or work in small groups by arrangements in special topics not included in the announced course offerings. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an elective in the Dance Major. 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Open to all students in Dance who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an elective in the Dance Major. Weber State University 121 4910. Rehearsal and Performance (1) F, S Preparation and rehearsal of dance composition to be presented in concert. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credit hours. 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 elective in the Dance Major. 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. 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 development in music through the preparation of teachers, performers, and scholars. Policies and Procedures The following policies are subject to change. For current information, see the latest Department of Performing Arts student handbook and make an appointment with a music area advisor. GENERAL POLICIES AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. All music majors and minors at Weber State University must study privately each semester with a WSU faculty member or an approved adjunct faculty member. B. 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 area) for a minimum of 8 credit hours. C. 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. D. All music majors must participate in their major area performing group during each semester of school enrollment; except as noted in "C" above. E. All music majors are expected to complete the four levels of competency in their major area of study prior to graduation. F. All music minors will study privately until advancement to the 3000 level of proficiency is achieved, with a minimum of four semesters of study. G. A $210 applied music fee is charged to students who register for one credit instrumental or vocal lessons; the fee for three-credit lessons is $420. The fee must be paid at the time of registration each semester. The student will receive 12 private lessons (24 lessons if registered for three credits) per semester. All music majors who qualify for upper-division status and who fulfill the requirements of the music area (see department secretary for requirements) will be exempted from the applied music fee for a maximum of four semesters. H. Transfer students must fulfill performance participation requirements as deemed necessary by the area head and faculty jury. All transfer students must register for private instruction at the 1000 level during their first semester at Weber State and will be advanced to the appropriate level at the end of the semester. SCHEDULE FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS A. Performance evaluations will be regularly conducted and scheduled: 1. At the end of Fall and Spring semesters. 2. By special request for evaluation during the year upon agreement of the student, the teacher and the committee. All special requests must be scheduled through the area head. B. All music majors and minors must take performance evaluations each semester. Performance evaluations are required until completion of the student's final recital as stipulated by the degree program. PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION A. All incoming music majors and minors and all transfer students and current students who change their major or minor to music subsequent to their initial enrollment at Weber State University will enroll at the 1000 level of private instruction. B. A student may be placed in a higher competency level at the completion of any evaluation. C. A student in a Bachelor of Music degree program will not be permitted to progress to the 3000 level until the piano proficiency examination is passed. D. Student admittance to each competency level is granted only by general consent of the area faculty upon satisfactory completion of a performance level evaluation appropriate to that level. E. Refusal by the appropriate area faculty to allow admittance to the next level may be appealed by the student provided there is consent of the private teacher. 1. This appeal should be made directly to the area head, who will in turn consult with the faculty regarding a repeat performance evaluation. 2. Only one appeal will be accepted at each performance evaluation. F. More than three (3) semesters of study at any one competency level due to lack of improvement on the part of the student will be cause for a recommendation from the appropriate faculty that the student not continue as a music major or minor. G. Failure to attend proficiency evaluations will result in a grade of "E" being given for the private lesson during that semester. 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