MCCCD Program Description

Dance Practicum

Course: DAN280

First Term: 2005 Spring

Lec + Lab 2 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 4.8 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: A culmination of coursework for the dance major requiring completion of an extended choreographic work from conception to performance. Also requires a final evaluative paper on the successes and challenges encountered throughout the project

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate technical and performance skills at level IV. (I, II, III, IV) 2. Demonstrate ability to synthesize skills learned in Choreography I and II. (I, II) 3. Manage production of project. (I, III, IV) 4. Manage rehearsal process in a professional manner. (I, II, III, IV) 5. Demonstrate ability to direct and produce new work. (I, II, III, IV) 6. Demonstrate an ability to work and act constructively with critical evaluation. (II, III, V) 7. Critique the performance and evaluate success and challenges encountered in process. (V)
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. Preparation A. Choreographing the work B. Scheduling rehearsals C. Auditioning and casting the piece D. Set production schedule 1. Costumes 2. Sets 3. Props 4. Music 5. Showing dates 6. Publicity II. Rehearsal A. Preliminary rehearsals B. First showing clean-up C. Second showing clean-up D. Final showing clean-up E. Technical rehearsal F. First dress G. Second dress III. Production A. Costume fittings B. Working sets and props C. Working music D. Flyers and posters E. Programs F. Public service spots G. Cue-to-cue H. First dress I. Final dress IV. Performance A. Group warm-up B. Centering time C. Debriefing D. Strike V. Evaluation A. Success of performance B. Success and challenges of process

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 10/26/2004

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