MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5979
Effective Term: 2020 Fall

Award: CCL
Total Credits: 38-45
CIP Code: 50.0301

Instructional Council: Dance (39)
GPA: 2.0

SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
27-2031.00 Dancers
27-2032.00 Choreographers
25-3021.00 Self Enrichment Teacher
27-4015.00 Lighting Technicians
27-4031.00 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
27-4032.00 Film and Video Editors
27-2012.00 Producers and Directors
27-1013.00 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
27-4014.00 Sound Engineering Technicians

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Dance Performance and Technology is designed for students who plan to enter the field of dance as performers, choreographers, teachers and multimedia technicians. The program provides classes in dance theory, performance, production, multimedia and the application of video and computer technology to dance. Students are offered the opportunity to demonstrate this knowledge by producing a short dance performance focusing on dance and camera techniques, lighting design, sound design, choreography for camera and non-linear editing techniques. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Dance Performance and Technology degree is also available.

Required Courses

THEORY COURSES
Credits: 23

ART100 Introduction to Digital Arts 1
DAH110 Dance in Film 3
DAH190 Discovering Dance Careers 1
+ DAN170 Dance Kinesiology 3
DAN210 Dance Production I 3
DAN221 Rhythmic Awareness I 3
DAN264 Choreography I 3
+ DAN272 Dance Technology 3
+ DAN280 Dance Practicum 2

+ DAN282AA Service-Learning Experience in Dance (1) OR
+ DAN298AA Special Projects (1) 1

TECHNIQUE COURSES
Credits: 14-20

DAN131 Ballet I (1) 1-2
+ DAN134 Ballet II (1) 1-2
+ DAN231AA Ballet III: Intensive (2) 2-4
+ DAN234AA Ballet IV: Intensive (2) 2-4

DAN132 Modern Dance I (1) 1-2
+ DAN135 Modern Dance II (1) 1-2
+ DAN232AA Modern Dance III: Intensive (2) 2-4
+ DAN235AA Modern Dance IV: Intensive (2) 2-4

DAN133 Jazz Dance I (1) 1-2
+ DAN136 Jazz Dance II (1) 1-2
+ DAN233 Jazz Dance III (1) 1-2
+ DAN236 Jazz Dance IV (1) 1-2

DAN102AA Hip Hop I (1) 1-2
+ DAN102AB Hip Hop II (1) 1-2
+ DAN202AA Hip Hop III (1) 1-2
+ DAN202AB Hip Hop IV (1) 1-2

PERFORMANCE COURSES
Credits: 1-2
Admittance into performance classes is by audition only.

DAN150 Dance Performance I (1) OR
+ DAN155 Dance Performance II (1) OR
+ DAN250 Dance Performance III (1) OR
+ DAN255 Dance Performance IV (1) 1-2

Credits: 38-45

Restricted Electives
	Credits: 0

General Electives
	Credits:

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate technical proficiency by incorporating kinesthetic and somatic principles of movement in various dance styles. (DAN102AA, DAN102AB, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN202AA, DAN202AB, DAN221, DAN231AA, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN234AA, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN250, DAN255, DAN280) 2. Apply and analyze artistic elements including intention, movement quality, breath, connection, phrasing, self-awareness, and musicality while performing. (ART100, DAN102AA, DAN102AB, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN202AA, DAN202AB, DAN221, DAN231AA, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN234AA, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN272, DAN280) 3. Correlate historical and cultural knowledge of various dance styles and approaches to movement practices and performance. (DAH110, DAH190, DAN102AA, DAN102AB, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN150, DAN155, DAN202AA, DAN202AB, DAN221, DAN231AA, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN234AA, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN280) 4. Use critical and creative thinking skills in the composition of one or more of the following: music, digital art, lighting design, dance for the camera and choreography. (DAN150, DAN155, DAN221, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN272, DAN280) 5. Critically analyze and evaluate choreography, technique, and performance and be able to communicate feedback using thoughtful written and oral dialogue. (DAH110, DAN102AA, DAN102AB, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN202AA, DAN202AB, DAN210, DAN221, DAN231AA, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN234AA, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN272, DAN280) 6. Integrate choreography with production elements in professional-level dance performance. (DAN150, DAN155, DAN210, DAN221, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN272, DAN280) 7. Practice self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and effective interpersonal skills in group communication and collaboration. (DAH110, DAH190, DAN102AA, DAN102AB, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN202AA, DAN202AB, DAN210, DAN221, DAN231AA, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN234AA, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN272, DAN280, DAN282AA) 8. Synthesize the process of learning and the role of personal motivation to set and achieve educational goals. (DAH110, DAH190, DAN102AA, DAN102AB, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN202AA, DAN202AB, DAN210, DAN221, DAN231AA, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN234AA, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN272, DAN280, DAN282AA) 9. Engage in dance career exploration and develop skills and materials for self promotion and employment. (DAH190, DAN150, DAN155, DAN210, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN272, DAN280, DAN282AA, DAN298AA) 10. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior appropriate to the field of dance. (DAH110, DAH190, DAN102AA, DAN102AB, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN202AA, DAN202AB, DAN210, DAN221, DAN231AA, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN234AA, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN272, DAN280, DAN282AA) 11. Use dance to encourage civic and community engagement. (DAH110, DAH190, DAN150, DAN155, DAN210, DAN221, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN272, DAN280, DAN282AA, DAN298AA)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 7, 2020

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