Dance Music General Information Specific Requirements (25 credit hours with advisor approval): • Required courses (18 credit hours minimum): Dance 147 (1), 149 (1), 169 (3), 247 (IX 249 (1), 271 (2), 29l*(l), 332 (2), 349*(1), 386 (2), 491**(2), PE 364 (2). • Elective courses (7 credit hours): Dance 148 (IX 241 (2X 248 (1), 292 (1-6X 330 (2), 340 (2), 492 (1-6), support courses fiom other disciplines. *May be repeated three times. **May be repeated once. DANCE COURSES Courses numbered from 146-153, 247-249, and 251 also meet the physical education activities requirements, under Specific Requirements (see page 15). Students of Dance are encouraged to see an adviser for additional dance offerings. 146. Folk Dance (1) 147. Ballet, Elementary (1) 148. Jazz Dance, Elementary (1) 149. Modern Dance, Elementary (1) 151. Aerobic Dance, Elementary (1) 152. Social Dance (1) 153. Square Dance (1) HU169. Introduction to Dance (3) A survey course including the history and evolution of dance and critical appreciation for contemporary forms. 241. Dance Composition and Improvisation (2) An introduction to the process, art, and craft of choreography using improvisation to experientially explore the elements of dance. Prerequisite: Dance 149 (Offered 1986-87 and alternate years). 247. Intermediate Ballet (1) Classical ballet technique on an intermediate level, with an emphasis on performance. Prerequisite: Dance 147. 248. Jazz Dance, Intermediate (1) To provide the intermediate dance student with experience in jazz styles as they relate to technique, composition, performance, philosophy, and aesthetics. 249. Modern Dance, Intermediate (1) Modem dance technique on an intermediate level. Prerequisite: Dance 149. 271. Professional Activities (2) Basic skills, techniques and methods of folk square and social dance. For physical education majors and minors. 291. Dance Preparation (1) Preparation and rehearsal of dance composition to be presented in concert Prerequisite: Instructor approval. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) 332. Techniques and Materials for Teaching Modern Dance (2) Methods, teaching techniques, and practical experience in teaching modem dance. Prerequisites: Dance 149 and 249. 340. Dance Production (2) A practical application of principles which serve the presentation of dance. The course deals with choreographic problems including staging, lighting, costumes and movement Prerequisites: Instructor approval. 349. Advanced Modern Dance (1) Exercises and activities to develop strength, flexibility, endurance, and technical dance skill. Prerequisite: Dance 249. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours with instructor approval. 386. Field Experience (2) 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 the college. Prerequisite: PE 364. 480. Independent Study (1-5) Individual work or work in small groups by arrangements in special topics not included in the announced course offerings. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in Dance who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department The course objective for each student will be devebped between the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student and the department Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department 491. Advanced Dance Preparation (2) Preparation and rehearsal of dance composition to be presented in concert Prerequisite: Instructor approval. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used, it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript MUSIC AREA Description 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 arts and bachelor of science degrees are offered for men and women seeking a liberal arts emphasis. Dual majors in choral and instrumental music teaching as well as teaching majors in choral or instrumental music are offered by the Department. The primary goals of the music area are: 1) to develop aesthetically aware and musically discriminating citizens; 2) to provide opportunities for all students to participate in creative, musical experiences and to encourage Ihe involvement of community members in music; 3) to develop musical competence and sensitivity; 4) to provide for career development in music through the preparation of teachers, performing musicians, and scholars; and 5) to expose students and the community to a broad spectrum of music and continue to provide the finest possible musical performances. General Policies and Performance Requirements A. If a student is a music major or minor at Weber State College, he or she must study privately with a WSC faculty member or an approved adjunct faculty member. B. All music majors with an emphasis in performance will study privately for a minimum of 12 quarters. AU music majors with an emphasis in music education will study privately for a minimum of 11 quarters. C. AU music majors are expected to complete the four levels of competency before graduation. D. AU music minors wiU study privately for a minimum of 3 quarters. AU music minors are expected to complete the second level of competency before graduation. E. An $80 applied music fee is charged to students who register for instrumental and vocal lessons. The fee must be paid at the time of registration each quarter. The student wiU receive eight private lessons per quarter. AU music majors who qualify for upper-division status and who fulfill the requirements of the music area wiU be exempted from the applied music fee charge. Schedule for Performance Evaluations A. Performance evaluations wiU be regularly conducted and scheduled: 1. At the end of FaU, Winter, and Spring quarters. 2. By special request for evaluation during the year which can be arranged upon agreement of the student, the teacher and the committee. AU special requests must be scheduled through the area head B. AU music majors and minors must take quarterly performance evaluations. 1. Majors wiU continue until the senior recital is completed. 2. Minors will continue until completion of the 200 level Procedures for Performance Evaluation A. AU incoming freshman music majors and minors wiU be placed at the 100 level of competence until their first evaluation at the end of the entering quarter. B. AU tranfer students and current students who change their major or minor to music at a later dale wiU be placed in the appropriate competency level at the completion of their first evaluation. C. A student may be placed in a higher competency level at the completion of any evaluation. D. A student wiU not be permitted to progress to the 300 level until the piano proficiency exanunation is passed. E. 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. F. Refusal by the appropriate area faculty to aUow 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 wiU in turn consult with the faculty regarding a repeat performance evaluation. 2. Only one appeal wiU be accepted at each rjerformance evaluation. G. More than 5 quarters of study at any one competency level due to lack of improvement on the part of the student wiU be cause for a recommendation from the appropriate faculty that that student not continue as a music major or minor. Recital Performance A. AU music majors and minors must participate in at least one general student recital per quarter. This should normaUy be a solo appearance, but this determination is left to the discretion of the teacher. B. AU junior music majors must present a haU-hour formal recital. C. A student presenting a junior recital must be currently at the 300 competency level. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 86 87 Continuing Education