262 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities DANC 4250 - Alignment and Conditioning for Dance/Pilates Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years Strength and alignment for dancers, using Pilates mat exercises and Reformer. 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 facilitate ease and efficiency of movement. Co-Requisite: DANC 2250 . May be repeated once up to 4 credit hours, but use toward Major/ Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 4610 - Dance and Digital Technology Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the integration of dance and technology, specifically the use of the digital video medium and the use of the internet for creative and professional distribution. DANC 4610 will introduce students to dance-videography, video editing, and dissemination of work through media such as the DVD format, You Tube, Vimeo and the creation/maintenance of on-line portfolios. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 4620 - Dance and Digital Technology Seminar Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 . May be repeated once up to 2 credit hours, but use toward Major/ Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 4700 - Creative Synthesis in Dance Credits: (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 capstone course will include a portfolio and have an artistic or scholarly outcome. Prerequisite: for BA in Dance: DANC 2610 , DANC 3520 and senior dance major standing. Prerequisite: for BA/BS in Dance Education: DANC 2610 , DANC 3860 and senior dance major standing. DANC 4800 - Individual Study Credits: (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. May be repeated 3 times up to 8 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (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. May be repeated 3 times up to 18 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 4910 - Rehearsal and Performance Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. May be repeated for credit, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4) Typically taught: (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. May be repeated 3 times up to 16 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. DANC 4950 - Dance Festival Participation Credits: (l) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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 repeated 3 times up to 4 credit hours, but use toward Major/Minor must be approved by program advisor. Course Descriptions - MUSC Department of Performing Arts MUSC 1010 CA - Introduction to Music Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Full Sem, Online] An introduction to music, its elements, language, and Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog