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Apr 24, 2024
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2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Dance, A.A.
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The curriculum in the Dance Associate Degree program is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve an associate degree. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering professional careers related to this field, earning the associate degree would demonstrate achievement and may support attempts to gain entry-level employment and promotion.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Perform basic positions and qualities with body awareness and alignment specific to the dance technique given in class.
- Demonstrate proficiency by performing movement combinations specific to the technique given in class.
- Successfully demonstrate knowledge of dance terminology through writing and various forms of expression.
- Identify technical support through the staging of choreographic works in a dance performance.
- Create dances using phrasing, variations and other elements of design in choreography.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a particular dance form through a variety of written assignments which may include: critiques, internet research, reading assignments, essays, exams and/or discussions in class.
Required Courses:
The following course of study must be completed to fulfill major requirements for the Associate Degree in Dance:
Total Units for the Major: 18.5-23.5
Restricted Electives:
DANC 51, 54, 57, 59*, 60, 61*, 62*, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68; ETT 42; KNES 28.
*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
Associate in Arts Degree
Completion of the required courses in the major and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Arts degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.
General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees
Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.
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