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DNCE 1211: Rhythm Studies 2 

Effective date

September 2013 

Department

Dancing Diploma 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




Description

Rhythm Studies 2 is the second in a series of four rhythm courses taught during each semester of the Dance Diploma. This intensive skills course focuses on the acquisition of strong skills in performance time-keeping, metre, rhythmic grouping, and tempo. The course introduces elements of Western European rhythmic principles side by side with other sophisticated rhythm traditions and practices from Africa, Latin America and India. The student develops a solid grounding in rhythmic practice and an introductory knowledge of available tools for strengthening rhythmic feel. This course is part of the full-time Dance Program. 

Credits

2.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

Rhythm Studies 1 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 37.5
Total Hours: 37.5
 

Instructional Strategies

 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

40 

In class, assignments, etc 

Midterm Exam 

20 

Mid-Term Individual Test 

Final Exam 

25 

Final Individual Test 

Final Exam 

15 

Final Written Exam 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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