Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

DNCE 465. Dance Production. (3)
Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory. (TH)
Principles of preparation for a dance production,
including costuming for dance, makeup
for dance, organization and management.
Offers experience in practical application of principles
through work on a dance production. Fall,
alternate years.
DNCE 470. Methods of Teaching Dance. (3)
Three hours lecture. (TH)
Prerequisite: DNCE 370.
Principles and techniques dance with emphasis
on students in grades 6-12. Theory and field
experience combine to provide pedagogical knowledge
and skills. Students devise and implement
learning experiences in dance which are appropriate
and meaningful for middle and secondary
students.
DNCE 480, 481. History and Philosophy
of Dance. (3, 3)
Three hours lecture. (TH)
Traces development of dance during various
historical periods. DNCE 480 covers primitive,
Oriental, Egyptian, ancient Greek and Roman
civilizations and the Christian era through the
Middle Ages; DNCE 481 covers the developments
in dance from the Renaissance to the
present.
DNCE 488. Final Honors Project. (2-3)
Hours and credits to be arranged. (TH)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Honors Academy,
completion of all other Honors Academy requirements,
a minimum 3.5 GPA overall and in dance.
This project and the topic to be explored will be
determined by the student, the faculty member
with whom the student works and the student’s
major program area. (Honors Project may be a
written or performance-based project.) In order
to receive honors credit, a student must earn a
grade of “A” or “B” for the final project. Course
may not be repeated.
DNCE 498. Independent Study. (1-4)
See “Independent Study” on p. 53.
DESIGN
DSN 100. Design Fundamentals. (3)
Six hours studio.
An introduction to the elements and principles
of design in two- and three-dimensional formats.
The design process, including problem solving,
creative expression and conceptual thinking, is
emphasized. Students cannot receive credit for
both DSN 100 and DSN 111.
DSN 110. Introduction to Design. (3)
Three hours lecture.
The purpose of this 3-credit lecture course is
for students to receive an overview of the field
of design, encompassing the built environment,
fashion, interiors, print, textiles and everyday
objects in the world around us.
DSN 143. Business of Design. (2)
Three hours lecture.
An introduction to the business aspects and issues
relative to the operations of design/merchandising
firm/industries. Students will not
receive credit for both DSNF 133 and DSN 143.
DSN 173. Design Psychology. (2)
Two hours lecture.
This course establishes an overview of select
theories of psychology that relate to design including
sensory perception, the environment-behavior
link, and consumer behavior as they relate to design
as an applied art. Students will not receive credit for
both DSNF 233 and DSN 173.
DSN 220. Media Presentation. (3)
Six hours lab.
Prerequisites: 2.5 in-major GPA; “C” or better
in DSN 100, DSN 110, DSN 143, DSNF 105 or
DSNI 103 or DSNM 107.
An introduction to presentation and design software,
in a “hands-on” computer lab environment.
DSN 223. Textiles. (3)
Three hours lecture.
A study of fibers, yarn, fabrics and finishes for
use in computer textile products. Emphasis is
placed on investigation of fibers/yarns/fabrics
for interior and apparel products. Students will
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