2006-08 Course Descriptions - Catalog - University of Oklahoma

Dance (DANC)The Uni ver sity of Oklahoma 2006-2008 Gen eral Cat a log3392 Contemporary Dance Oklahoma. Prerequisite: permission ofinstructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 16 hours. Rehearsal andperformance with the Contemporary Dance Oklahoma. (F, Sp, Su)3412 Pilates Equipment Class. Prerequisite: 2412 and permission of theinstructor. May be repeated; maximum credit eight hours. Using Pilatesequipment, the class foundation is built on that developed by JosephPilates as a method of physical and mental conditioning to work everymuscle in one’s boy in an efficient and balanced manner. The basisthroughout the semester is that philosophy of awareness in movement anda total body/mind workout. (F, Sp)3442 Jazz III (Crosslisted with Musical Theatre 3442). Prerequisite: 2442or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours.An intermediate class that moves at a heightened pace, this level expandson the techniques learned in Jazz II. Additional focus is placed on stylevariety, assimilation skills, and more advanced movement coordination andrhythms. (Irreg.)3632 Dance Composition. Prerequisite: 2332 and either 2312 or 3314 orpermission. Theoretical and practical experience with the principles ofcomposition in the area of expressive movement. (Irreg.)3713 History of Modern Dance. Prerequisite: English 1213. History ofmodern dance from the turn of the twentieth century to the present.(Irreg.) [IV-AF]3733 History of Ballet. History of ballet from 1580 to the present time.(Alt. Sp) [IV-WC]3813 History of World Dance. Prerequisite: junior standing or permissionof instructor. An examination of the history, evolution and significance ofdance in regions which possess very distinct dance cultures throughout thenon-European world. (Irreg.) [IV-NW]3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to HonorsProgram. May be repeated with change of subject; maximum credit sixhours. Consists of either reading topics or independent study designated bythe instructor in keeping with the student’s major program. Coversmaterials not usually presented in the regular courses. (F, Sp, Su)3970 Honors Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to HonorsProgram, junior or senior standing. May be repeated with change ofsubject; maximum credit six hours. The projects covered will vary. Dealswith concepts not usually presented in regular coursework.3980 Honors Research. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to HonorsProgram. May be repeated with change of subject; maximum credit sixhours. Provides an opportunity for the gifted honors candidate to work at aspecial project in the student’s field. (F, Sp, Su)G4022 Ballet Repertoire. Prerequisite: permission. Research and analysisof some of the works of the basic classical repertoire insofar as storycontents. Musical and choreographic approaches are used by renownedchoreographers. (Alt. F)G4032 Modern Dance Repertory. Prerequisite: 2312 and permission ofinstructor. A practical analysis and application of the style and creativework of choreographers who have created the basic professional moderndance repertory. (Irreg.)4112 Tap IV (Crosslisted with Musical Theatre 4112). Prerequisite: 3112or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours.This advanced class furthers the tap dancer’s vocabulary, refines technicalskills, greatly increases assimilation ability and furthers the study of tapimprovisation. (Irreg.)4214 Ballet Technique IV. Prerequisite: 3214 or permission. May berepeated; maximum credit 32 hours. Continuation of 3214. (F, Sp)4242 Pas de Deux. Prerequisite: 3214 or 4214 or 5224, permission. Maybe repeated; maximum credit four hours. Basic techniques of partneringand being a partner in ballet performance. (Irreg.)4442 Jazz IV (Crosslisted with Musical Theatre 4442). Prerequisite:permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. Anadvanced class emphasizing strong technique and assimilation skills as wellas the ability to adapt to any jazz style. Continued focus is placed onflexibility, strength, dynamics, and solid performance quality. (Irreg.)G4612 Ballet Choreography. Prerequisite: permission. Study and practicein the principle of ballet composition, with emphasis on romantic, classical,neoromantic and neoclassical choreography. (Irreg.)4723 Senior Capstone. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Anadvanced, individual project which demonstrates mastery of skills andknowledge in the student’s area of interest. Taken in the senior year, theproject will be selected under advisement, guided by the appropriatefaculty member(s) and include required submission of a writtencomponent. [V]G4812 Teaching of Ballet Technique. Prerequisite: 12 hours of ballet orpermission. Comprehensive study of the basic ballet exercises and bodypositions. Terminology and discussions on anatomy for the dancer.Experience in teaching of ballet. (Irreg.)G4821 Practical Experiences in Teaching Classical Ballet. Prerequisite:4812. May be repeated; maximum credit three hours. Teaching children’sballet classes of various levels. Student will teach an average of 12 classesper semester, and meet with the supervising professor followingobservation of teaching assignments. (F, Sp)4832 Methods in Teaching Dance. Prerequisite: 2332 or equivalent, andpermission of instructor. Methods of teaching through the creativeapproach. Progressions in teaching dance studies and techniques. (Irreg.)G4851 Practical Experience in Teaching Modern Dance. Prerequisite:4832. May be repeated; maximum credit three hours. Practical teachingexperience in modern dance or creative dance for children. (F, Sp)4900 Professional Semester. 3 to 12 hours. Prerequisite: permission. Maybe repeated; maximum credit 24 hours. Complete assignment(s) in aprofessional environment either performing, choreographing, teaching orin administrative work.4990 Special Studies. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: permission. May berepeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit six hours. (F, Sp, Su)G5023 Introduction to Graduate Study in Dance. Prerequisite: graduatestanding. Developing research, organizational and refined skills forscholarly writing. Establishing a foundation to analyze existing materials inthe dance field for purposes of debate and theory construction. Providingclarification of MFA in Dance expectations and defining a direction/programof study which will enrich knowledge within the discipline. (Irreg.)G5090 Graduate Special Studies. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: permission.May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. A special creative or researchproject course in any phase of dance adapted to the individual student. (F, Sp)G5224 Graduate Ballet Technique. Prerequisite: 12 hours of ballet,permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 16 hours. Intensive study ofdance techniques for proficiency in performance and teaching. (F, Sp, Su)G5292 Advanced Ballet Company Class. Prerequisite: graduate standing,permission of adviser. Continued enrollment based on performance;maximum credit 10 hours. A rehearsal situation which provides the specialtraining required in performance. It is conducted in a practicum-laboratorysituation aimed at the advanced graduate student. Laboratory (F, Sp)G5324 Graduate Modern Dance Technique. Prerequisite: 12 hours ofmodern dance; permission of adviser. May be repeated; maximum credit16 hours. Intensive practice of modern dance techniques for proficiency inperformance and teaching. (F, Sp)G5392 Advanced Modern Dance Company Class. Prerequisite: graduatestanding, permission of adviser. Continued enrollment based onperformance; maximum credit 10 hours. A rehearsal situation whichprovides the special training required in performance. It is conducted in apracticum-laboratory situation aimed at the graduate student. Laboratory(F, Sp)G5613 Graduate Choreography. Prerequisite: 3632 or 4612 orpermission. Practical application of principles of choreography in originalproduction projects. (F, Sp)G5812 Advanced Teaching of Dance. Prerequisite: 4812 or 4832. Theoryand practical application of dance pedagogy on different levels ofproficiency. (Irreg.)G5900 Professional Semester. 3 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: permission. Maybe repeated; maximum credit six hours. Complete assignment(s) in aprofessional environment either performing, choreographing, teaching orin administrative work.G5913 Graduate Project in Dance. Prerequisite: permission. May berepeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit six hours. Studyand practice in assuming full responsibility of a project in the area ofdance. (F, Sp, Su)G5980 Research for Master’s Thesis. Variable enrollment, two to ninehours; maximum credit applicable toward degree, four hours. (F, Sp, Su)53 Course Descriptions