MCCCD Program Description

Viewing Dance

Course: DAN191

First Term: 2021 Spring

Lec + Lab 1.0 Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s) 1.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: This course emphasizes developing critical analysis skills in order to find effective and intelligent ways of viewing and discussing choreography, dance for film, and lighting design for dance. Students will view masterpiece examples of choreography, dance for film, and lighting design from notable artists during the 20th and 21st centuries spanning various genres of dance.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define terms used to describe effective choreography, dance in film and lighting design. (I-III) 2. Identify characteristics of choreography, dance in film and lighting design that create effective artistic works. (I-III) 3. Examine and distinguish various perspectives from which to view and speak about choreography, dance for film and lighting design. (I-III) 4. Analyze the effectiveness of choreography spanning various styles from 20th and 21st centuries. (I) 5. Analyze the effectiveness of dance for film spanning various styles from 20th and 21st centuries. (II) 6. Analyze the effectiveness of lighting design for dance. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Choreography A. View examples from various styles of choreography B. Define vocabulary, characteristics and effects on viewer C. Analyze and discuss effectiveness II. Dance for film A. View examples from various styles of dance for film B. Define vocabulary, characteristics and effects on viewer C. Analyze and discuss effectiveness III. Production and lighting design A. View examples of outstanding lighting design and production in dance B. Define vocabulary, characteristics and effects on viewer C. Analyze and discuss effectiveness

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 26, 2020

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