MCCCD Program Description

Choreography II

Course: DAN265

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load.

Description: Exploration of choreography at the intermediate level. Experimentation with the various approaches to creative practice as established by 20th and 21st century artists.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate extended exploration of choreographic skills as learned in Choreography I. (I) 2. Create a dance study based on the elements of chance. (II) 3. Create a dance study based on the use of props as a key element in choreography. (II) 4. Create choreographic studies relating modern art forms to choreographic devices. (III) 5. Research the work of 20th and 21st century choreographers. (IV) 6. Apply choreographic principles inspired by research to creative practice. (IV) 7. Demonstrate choreographic competence in solo, small group, and large group choreographies. (V) 8. Analyze the effectiveness of choreography. (VI)
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. Assessment of Strengths and Weaknesses of Choreographic Skills at Start of Term A. Understanding the elements of dance B. Building a movement phrase C. Composition related to musical forms D. Constructing a dance E. Analyzing the effectiveness of choreography II. Exploring Modern Choreographic Devices A. Element of chance B. Props as an extension of human form III. Modern Art Forms Related to Choreographic Structure A. Painting B. Sculpture C. Poetry D. Video IV Creative Practice and Choreographic Approaches] of 20th and 21st Century Choreographers A. Chance B. Structured Improvisation C. Socially Engaged Practice D. Narrative E. Interdisciplinary F. Devised/Collaborative V. Constructing Dance A. Solo B. Small group C. Large group VI. Analyzing the Effectiveness of Choreography A. Intent vs. outcome B. Clarity of statement C. Opportunity for improvement

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 13, 2016

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