130 Dance 3640. Teaching Creative Dance in the Elementary School (2) Su, F, S Techniques for teaching creative dance and basic dance forms. Suggested for Elementary Education majors. Dance 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. Dance 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. Dance 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. Dance 4250. Alignment and Conditioning for Dance/Pilates (1) Strength and alignment for dancers, using Pilates mat exercises. The class addresses areas of strength essential for dancers, focuses on breathing techniques integral to the exercises, 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 instructor. Prerequisite: Dance 2250. Dance 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: Dance 2610. Dance 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: Dance 2610. Dance 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. Dance 4800. Individual 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. Dance 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Individual work or work in small groups by arrangement; 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. Dance 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. Dance 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. Dance 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. I he 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. 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: Music 1101, 1103, 1301, 1901, major private lessons, masterclass, and major ensemble. Piano Pedagogy and Piano Performance majors do not register for Music 1301. General Policies and Performance Requirements A. All entering music majors and minors, including transfer students, must audition with the respective program faculty for admittance to that program. B. 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. 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 perform- Weber State University 2004 - 2005 Catalog