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3.00 Credits
Presents an overview of the history of dance from early tribal cultures up to the late 20th century. While focused primarily on the development of Western dance forms, students will also be exposed to aboriginal dance forms, African dance, Asian dance as well as dance in Islamic cultures. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the development of Western theatrical dance from Ancient Civilization through contemporary society. 2. Identify characteristics and influential people associated with historical periods in the development of Western theatrical dance. 3. Analyze and communicate critically in writing and class discussion about dance masterworks within applicable historical, social, and political contexts. 4. Construct research and writing on dance history topics in a clear, informative, and engaging manner, including citations and a bibliography as appropriate for academic scholarship. Prerequisites: DANC 3710 and ENGL 2010 and DANC 2110 (All grade C or higher), or instructor permission. SP (odd)
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2.00 Credits
The Dance Program at Utah Tech University provides a variety of performance opportunities for Dance Majors, Minors, and other students actively enrolled in Utah Tech dance technique courses. Dancers are cast in Student Dance Concert (Fall) and Utah Tech Dance in Concert (Spring) through a formal audition offered the first Friday of each semester. The Student Dance Concert features work by students in DANC 4900 (Choreography Practicum) in fulfillment of Dance Major degree requirements with production assistance from students in DANC 3260 (Dance Production). The concert also includes work by additional student choreographers, as resources allow. Utah Tech Dance in Concert features innovative work by Utah Tech faculty and guest choreographers in a wide variety of dance genres including Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, and Tap. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Apply dance technique and performance skills in a concert dance setting. 2. Demonstrate personal work ethic and collaborative skills necessary for a career in dance. 3. Reflect upon experiences and assess one's efforts in rehearsal and performance. 4. Identify and compare elements of style among a variety of dance genres. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Instructor permission. FA, SP
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed to meet the individual needs of advanced students in the Dance Program who wish to pursue a specific focus of study related to their degree/emphasis focus and/or research interest. Students work under supervision by appropriate faculty in the design and successful completion of the course. The course is structured by a formal contractual arrangement with the faculty member that is submitted at the beginning of the semester in which that coursework is undertaken. Students are expected to meet with the faculty mentor (or mentors) each week and to provide the faculty member (or members) with progress reports and assignment development for feedback and grading purposes on an ongoing basis. Variable credit 1.0 - 3.0. Repeatable up to 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate learning through original and creative ideas. 2. Collaborate with others to accomplish a shared purpose or goal. 3. Use appropriate strategies and tools to represent, analyze, and integrate course-specific knowledge. 4. Demonstrate the ability to think critically about course content. 5. Apply knowledge from course to a range of contexts, problems, and solutions. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA, SP
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1.00 Credits
Provides students with faculty mentorship as they create a dance piece for the Utah Tech Dance Concert. It also serves to demonstrate a synthesis of the skills and knowledge developed in the BA/BS degree in dance regarding choreographic craft and the application of costume/lighting design concepts. Emphasis is placed on preparation and professionalism in the rehearsal process, ongoing documentation and discussions with a faculty mentor, the finished choreographed work, as well as a Project Assessment Paper and Oral Defense of the dance with faculty. This course is designated as an Active Learning Undergraduate Research (ALUR) course. Students will conduct an inquiry or investigation that makes an original intellectual or creative contribution to the discipline. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the choreographic process as creative research from artistic stimulus to finished product. 2. Document and assess personal efforts in dance choreography through journal entries, video recording, discussion, and written reflective analysis. 3. Design and conduct rehearsals with peers in a professional manner outside of regular course meeting time, including technical rehearsals. 4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate one's artistic vision to production designers, directors, and other possible collaborators. 5. Create a well constructed and well rehearsed work of choreography that clearly communicates a artistic intent. 6. Justify artistic choices to faculty advisors using effective communication skills. Prerequisites: DANC 3900 and DANC 3260 (Both grade C or higher). FA
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3.00 Credits
Guided field trip to predetermined domestic or international locations. The trip will include tours to museums, art attractions and historical sites to develop aesthetic appreciation as well as critical and analytical skills. Students will integrate skills studied and attained through choreographic and and performance opportunities, and self-evaluate through personal written assessment. For domestic travel, see instructor for additional travel costs that may apply. For international travel, studyabroad.utahtech.edu. for additional travel costs that may apply. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand, analyze, and communicate observations of dance through international study. 2. Develop and nurture an awareness of cultural differences and an understanding of a culture's role in shaping beliefs, practices, and perceptions. 3. Identify and define the various approaches of dance training through an intensive study. 4. Develop skills in relation to adaptability, managing new challenges and changes of daily life, responsibility, and problem solving in a different culture. 5. Integrate an analysis of principles/elements of dance, technical vocabulary, and knowledge of major dance forms in order to experience a fusion of dance forms in a specific time of structured study. 6. Evaluate the study through personal written assessment.
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3.00 Credits
Designed for senior dance students, this course serves to synthesize the knowledge, experiences, and skills acquired over the major's course of study, and to prepare students with the skills, resources, and materials necessary for professional opportunities in dance. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explore career options one might pursue with a BA/BS degree in dance. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of necessary steps towards pursuing professional opportunities in dance and allied fields post-graduation. 3. Identify short and long-term career goals and necessary steps to achieve them. 4. Create promotional materials that support one's self-identified career goals and aesthetic as an artist. Prerequisites: DANC 3900 and DANC 4900 (Grade C or higher). SP
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3.00 Credits
Introduces software and principles related to digital design and visual communications, and the creation and reproduction of art. Teaches how to create and modify digital images, illustration, and page layout using current design software and printing techniques. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define graphic communications and the principles and elements of design. 2. Define, identify and explain products produced by printing. 3. Demonstrate the design process. 4. Identify type classifications, point size, leading and alignment. 5. List software types and related applications including file types, file formats and image types. 6. Construct a multi-page layout and create a PDF. 7. Define pixels and resolution and explain the advantages and disadvantages of vector and raster images. 8. Create and manipulate a vector and raster image. Course fee required. FA, SP
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1.00 Credits
For students who have completed the Adobe InDesign Certification. Must show official documentation of completion to the registrar's office. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate successful completion of the current Adobe InDesign certification course. 2. Demonstrate working knowledge of Adobe InDesign. 3. Evaluate proficiency in Adobe InDesign. FA, SP, SU
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1.00 Credits
For students who have completed the Adobe Illustrator Certification. Must show official documentation of completion to the registrar's office. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate successful completion of the current Adobe Illustrator certification course. 2. Demonstrate working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator. 3. Evaluate proficiency in Adobe Illustrator. FA, SP, SU
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1.00 Credits
For students who have completed the Adobe Photoshop Certification. Must show official documentation of completion to the registrar's office. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate successful completion of the current Adobe Photoshop certification course. 2. Demonstrate working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. 3. Evaluate proficiency in Adobe Photoshop. FA, SP, SU
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