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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
DANCE 16.4 | Title:
MODERN DANCE IV |
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Full Title:
Modern Dance IV |
Last Reviewed:2/25/2019 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 2.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 6.00 | 17 min. | Lab Scheduled | 105.00 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 6.00 | | Contact Total | 105.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 0.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
22 - 4 Times in any Comb of Levels
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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Modern Dance IV is an advanced level modern dance class for students who have attained proficiency in beginning and intermediate modern dance skills and wish to continue their dance experience through advanced level exercises, warm-ups, floor work, movement sequences and combinations. Class will include further exploration of improvisation and composition with strong emphasis on performance quality. This class will emphasize demonstrable knowledge of modern dance in an historical context, i.e. the ability to differentiate both physically and verbally between traditional and contemporary modern dance techniques and between modern dance and other dance forms.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of DANC 16.3 ( or DANCE 16.3 or PE 28.2 or PE 147.2)
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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An advanced level modern dance class for students who have attained proficiency in intermediate modern dance skills and are interested in greater challenges in the areas of modern dance technique, improvisation, composition and performance.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of DANC 16.3 ( or DANCE 16.3 or PE 28.2 or PE 147.2)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:22 - 4 Times in any Comb of Levels
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2003 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2003 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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The student will
1. Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in modern dance vocabulary.
2. Execute movement at an advanced technique level.
3. Demonstrate an ability to move from the body's center with a sense
of freedom while maintaining control.
4. Demonstrate the ability to move with a full range of dynamics and
expressive qualities.
5. Execute all movement with performance presence throughout each
segment of the class format.
6. Demonstrate a willingness to take risks in the creative exploration of
movement.
7. Differentiate physically between the major modern dance techniques,
such as the techniques of Humphrey/Limon, Graham, Cunningham and
others.
8. Articulate the differences between major modern dance techniques,
such as the techniques of Humphrey/Limon, Graham, Cunningham and
others; and the characteristics of modern dance versus other dance
forms.
9. Demonstrate an advanced level of musicality, i.e. a connection to the
music through modern dance movement in terms of tempo, rhythm, accent,
mood, and intensity.
Topics and Scope
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I. Technique
A. Continuation of intermediate level modern dance movement
techniques with increased complexity of movement sequences
and increased technical demands
B. Emphasis on development of personal style within the
technical structures given
C. Attention to detail and subtleties of movement
D. Focus on transitional movement
E. Moving from deep muscles and connection to the body's
center
II. Performance
A. Focus on bringing performance presence to all movement
taught in class including warm-ups
B. Inclusion of numerous performance opportunities within
each class meeting
III. Composition
A. Development of personal style within choreography
B. Emphasis on development of aesthetic sensibility in
relation to individual choreography and in viewing
choreography of others
IV. Improvisation
A. Application of advanced technical abilities in movement
exploration
B. Emphasis on risk taking in movement exploration - going
beyond familiar ground
V. Musicality
A. Fine-tuning the ability to recognize and express aspects
of music through movement including the following:
1. Accent
2. Dynamics
3. Time Signature
4. Mood
Assignments:
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One of the following: A brief written critique of a modern dance
performance; a brief written analysis of one aspect of modern dance
training or history; or an oral presentation on a modern dance-related
topic.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 0 - 0% |
None | |
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 0 - 0% |
None | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 20 - 40% |
Class performances, Performance exams | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 10 - 40% |
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Brief written critique, oral presentation | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 20 - 60% |
Attendance, Participation, Written critique, analysis or oral presentation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor Prepared Materials
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