Major: 8103
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Effective Term: 2019 Fall
Last Admit Term: 2020 Summer
Award Type: AAFACIP Code: 50.0301 |
Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts
Instructional Council: Dance (39)Total Credits: 62-76 GPA: 2.00 |
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-2031.00 Dancer 27-2032.00 Choreographer 25-3021.00 Dance Instructor, Private Studios and Fitness Studios Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as: 25-2031.00 Secondary School Teacher 27-2012.02 Artistic Director/Stage Manager Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as: 25-1121.00 Dance Professor |
Program Learning Outcomes | |||
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1. Demonstrate technical proficiency by incorporating kinesthetic and somatic principles of movement in various dance styles. (BIO160, BIO201, DAN131, DAN132, DAN134, DAN135, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN221, DAN222, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN250, DAN255, DAN280)
2. Apply and analyze artistic elements including intention, movement quality, breath, connection, phrasing, self-awareness, and musicality while performing. (BIO160, BIO201, DAN131, DAN132, DAN134, DAN135, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN221, DAN222, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280) 3. Correlate historical and cultural knowledge of various dance styles and approaches to movement practices and performance. (DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN131, DAN132, DAN134, DAN135, DAN150, DAN155, DAN221, DAN222, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280, [HU], [SB]) 4. Use critical and creative thinking skills in the composition of choreography. (CRE101, DAN150, DAN155, DAN221, DAN222, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280, [FYC], [MA], (COM)) 5. Critically analyze and evaluate choreography, technique, and performance and be able to communicate feedback using thoughtful written and oral dialogue. (DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN131, DAN132, DAN134, DAN135, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN210, DAN221, DAN222, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280, [FYC], [L], (COM)) 6. Integrate choreography with production elements in professional-level dance performance. (DAN150, DAN155, DAN210, DAN221, DAN222, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280) 7. Practice self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and effective interpersonal skills in group communication and collaboration. (BIO160, BIO201, CRE101, DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN131, DAN132, DAN134, DAN135, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN210, DAN220, DAN221, DAN222, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280, [FYC], [MA], [SQ], (COM)) 8. Synthesize the process of learning and the role of personal motivation to set and achieve educational goals. (BIO160, BIO201, DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN131, DAN132, DAN134, DAN135, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN210, DAN220, DAN221, DAN222, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280, [CS], [FYC], [L],[SB], [SQ]) 9. Engage in dance career exploration and develop skills and materials for self promotion and employment. (DAN150, DAN155, DAN210, DAN220, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280, (COM)) 10. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior appropriate to the field of dance. (DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN131, DAN132, DAN134, DAN135, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN210, DAN220, DAN221, DAN222, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280, [FYC], (COM)) 11. Use dance to encourage civic and community engagement. (DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN150, DAN155, DAN210, DAN220, DAN221, DAN222, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280, [FYC], [HU]) |
Program Notes | |||
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program. |
Admission Criteria | |||
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Program Prerequisites | |||
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None |
Program Prerequisites | |||
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| Credits: |
Required Courses | |||
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DAN150 Dance Performance I 1 | Credits: 21 |
Restricted Electives | |||
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Select 0 to 3 credits of coursework from the following: | Credits: 6-12 |
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) | |||
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AGEC-A | Credits: 35-43 | ||
A single course with an [HU], [SB], or [L] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). |
First-Year Composition [FYC] | Credits: 6 | ||
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6 | |||
Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] | Credits: 3 | ||
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. | |||
Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 3-5 | ||
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR
+ MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-5). 3-5 | |||
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 3 | ||
Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. | |||
Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 6 | ||
DAH201 World Dance Studies (3)
AND Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. (3) 6 The following courses are recommended: DAH100 Introduction to Dance (3) OR DAH250 Dance in Popular Culture (3) OR + DAH255 Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture (3) 3 | |||
Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 6 | ||
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area.
Students are encouraged to choose coursework from more than one discipline. | |||
Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 8 | ||
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR + BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) 8 | |||
Subject Options | Credits: | ||
Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-6 | ||
These requirements may be shared with Core Requirements. | |||
Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0-3 | ||
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation. | |||
Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0-3 | ||
Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation. | |||
MCCCD Additional Requirements |
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MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | ||
Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible. | |||
Oral Communication (COM) | Credits: 0-3 | ||
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR
COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3 | |||
Critical Reading (CRE) | Credits: 0-3 | ||
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3 | |||
General Electives | |||
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Credits: | |||
Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 62 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with an Academic Advisor. |
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: January 22, 2019 |