MCCCD Program Description

Dance Career Preparation

Course: DAN220

First Term: 2018 Fall

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

Description: This course provides foundational skills for employment in the field of dance including career research; development of promotional materials; interview and audition preparation; and entrepreneurial strategies for achieving educational and career goals.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Create a personal definition of success. (I) 2. Research career options and requirements. (I) 3. Identify career goals and a plan with specific steps to achieve these goals. (I) 4. Understand and create basic elements of actual and virtual self-promotion. (II) 5. Create and present a Portfolio/Website which includes promotional materials. (II) 6. Demonstrate the ability to network and initiate entrepreneurial opportunities. (III) 7. Prepare and present a practice (mock) Audition and Interview for a specific opportunity. (IV) 8. Demonstrate ability to serve as an Adjudicator at mock auditions. (IV)
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. Career Goals, Research and Planning A. Determine a Personal Definition of Success/Lifestyle Considerations B. Overview of Careers in Dance and Related Fields C. Brief Overview of Non-Profit, For-Profit Arts Organizations and Free-Lance Models D. Research Educational and/or Training Requirements E. Create a Three-Year Plan for Achieving Goals II. Promotional Materials and Marketing (Actual and Virtual) A. Cover Letter B. Biography C. Resume D. Business Card E. Headshot F. Action Shot G. Supplemental Materials H. Social media and websites III. Networking and Entrepreneurial Strategies A. Outreach and Communication (actual and virtual) B. Concept Development and Planning C. Internships, Grants and Other Opportunities D. Community Engagement E. Self-Promotion and Marketing Strategies IV. Audition and Interview Preparation A. Choosing Auditions, Selecting Dance and Preparing Promotional Materials B. Interview Techniques C. Follow Up

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 24, 2017

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.