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2008-2009 University Catalog

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2008-2009 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Modern Dance - Bachelor of Fine Arts

Program Total Credits: 128

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Dance is a program designed for those students who wish to prepare for professional careers in dance performance and/or choreography. The BFA in Dance program is normally completed in four years of full-time study with a total requirement of 128 credits. Modern Dance majors further develop technique, repertoire, and composition in the area of Modern Dance. In addition, Modern Dance Majors also pursue nonmajor studies in either Ballet or Jazz Dance.

Junior Year Credits: 33

Fall Credits: 17

DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 2 cr
Elective Credits: 1 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr

DAPF 331 - Modern Dance V Credits: 4 cr, 7.5 hrs
DAPF 363 - Improvisation II Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
DACR 361 - Dance Composition: Duets Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs

Select one course from the following two:

DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr

DAPF 335 - Modern Repertory I Credits: 1 cr, 4.5 hrs

Spring Credits: 16

DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 2 cr
Electives Credits: 2 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

DAPF 332 - Modern Dance VI Credits: 4 cr, 7.5 hrs
DAPF 364 - Improvisation III Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
DACR 362 - Dance Composition: Group Forms Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 375 - Theater Functions Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs

Select one course from the following two:

DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr

DAPF 336 - Modern Repertory II Credits: 1 cr, 4.5 hrs

Senior Year Credits: 31

Fall Credits: 16

DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 1 cr
DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr
Electives Credits: 2 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr

DAPF 431 - Modern Dance VII Credits: 4 cr, 7.5 hrs
DAPF 481 - Dance Production I Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 1 cr
DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr
Electives Credits: 2 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

DAPF 432 - Modern Dance VIII Credits: 4 cr, 7.5 hrs
DAPF 482 - Dance Production II Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 470 - Survey of the Business of Dance Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs

Liberal Arts Distribution

Note all Liberal Arts courses are 3.0 credits.

Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 12 cr

DACR 151 - Dance History I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 152 - Dance History II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 250 - Survey of Music Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 - First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 - First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 8XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - Pre-20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 9XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - 20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LASM 921 - Dynamic Anatomy Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs