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DNCE 2113: Dance Composition 1 

Effective date

September 2013 

Department

Dancing Diploma - Arts Umbrell 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




Description

This course builds on the work established in Introduction to Improvisation. Students explore elements of Dance Composition through the perspectives of Contact Improvisation, Physical Initiation, Spatial Intent/Relationships, Time, Phrasing and Thematic Exploration. Students are expected to create a solo, duet or trio and an ensemble pieces. Journaling is heavily emphasized as an important element of the compositional process. There is an introduction to the use of props, set pieces, voice and text in dance. This course is part of the full-time Dance Program. 

Credits

1.0 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

Intro to Improvisation 2 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 22.5
Total Hours: 22.5
 

Instructional Strategies

 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Other 

10 

Journal 

Midterm Exam 

15 

Mid-Term Report by instructor 

Other 

10 

Evaluation of Ensemble Choreography (Session 1) 

Other 

10 

Evaluation of Solo Choreography (Session 1) 

Other 

10 

Evaluation of Solo/Duet/Trio Choreography (Session 2) 

Other 

20 

Evaluation of Final Duet/Trio Choreography (Session 2) 

Final Exam 

25 

Final Report by Instructor 

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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