2012 08 07 Undergraduate Catalog Cover - Lake Erie College

COURSE DESCRIPTIONSDN 203 Jazz and Theater Dance II (1 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): PermissionExploration from among many of the styles and techniques ofjazz dance continued at the intermediate level. Emphasis onmovement efficiency and diversity. May be taken twice foracademic credit.DN 204 Hip Hop Dance (2 SH)Study of the fundamentals of the Hip Hop dance style. Emphasisis on the development of skills, familiarity with rhythm, freestyleand musicality. May be taken twice for academic credit.DN 210 Repertory and Performance Technique I (2 SH)Concurrent Requisite(s): DN 201/301/401 or DN 202/302/402Student prepares for and performs in dance concert.Choreography is created by faculty and guest artists.DN 213 Dance History (4 SH)This course examines significant ways in which dance hasfunctioned within various cultures from around the world,making comparisons and contrasts from among those cultures.DN 216 Anatomical Kinesiology (3 SH)The exploration of the primary bones, joints and muscle groupsthat participate in vertical alignment and efficient movement.Explorations proceed with exercises designed to locate thepositions and to experience the motions of these groups in theinitiation of effective posture and efficient movement. Studentsin dance, athletics and riding may find this course of interest.DN 220 Pilates I: Balance, Strength and Shape (2 SH)This course introduces the student to Pilates, an exercise-basedsystem that aims to develop the body’s center to create a stablecore for efficient and effective movement. Students will beguided through a series of Pilates exercises intended to realignstructure, improve balance and enhance motor skills. May betaken twice for academic credit. Cross listed as PE 220DN 230 Beginning Composition (3 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): DN 101, 102, 103 or permissionAn exploration of the creative process and of the basic elementsof choreography, arrived at through improvisation, imaginativeresponse and the aesthetic shaping of movement ideas into solostudies. Emphasis placed on group discussion of studies.DN 250/350 Internship in Dance (1-5 SH)Opportunities for field work in dance.DN 301 Ballet Technique III (1 or 2 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): PermissionStudy of the vocabulary, technique and theory of ballet at theintermediate/advanced level. Emphasis on body alignment andefficiency of movement. May be taken twice for academic credit.DN 302 Modern Dance Technique and Theory III (1 or 2 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): PermissionStudy of the fundamental principles of modern dance at theintermediate/advanced level. Emphasis on alignment, creativity,rhythm and the aesthetics of contemporary dance. May be takentwice for academic credit.DN 304 Hip Hop Dance II (2 SH)A continuation of the study of the fundamentals of the Hip Hopdance style. Emphasis is on the development of skills, familiaritywith rhythm, freestyle and musicality. May be taken twice foracademic credit.DN 310 Repertory and Performance II (2 SH)Concurrent Requisite(s): DN 201/301/401 or DN 202/302/402Student prepares for and performs in dance concert.Choreography created by faculty and guest artists.DN 320 Pilates II: Balance, Strength and Shape (2 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): DN 220 or PE 220Study the fundamentals of Pilates mat work at the intermediatelevel. Emphasis is on strengthening the core muscles, increasebody awareness and muscle tone, flexibility and coordination.May be taken twice for academic credit. Cross listed as PE 320.DN 325 Methods of Teaching Dance (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): DN 101, 102, 103 or permissionExploration of the special awareness and skills necessary tocreate and teach dance classes. Emphasis placed on bodymechanics, rhythmic analysis and the encouragement ofcreativity.DN 330 Intermediate Composition (3 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): DN 230Continuation of the exploration of the creative process and ofthe principles of choreography. Emphasis placed on groupcomposition and on performance preparation.DN 400 Multidisciplinary Art and Digital Performance (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): Junior or Senior StandingThis course explores experimental and traditional work ofintegrating digital technologies into visual, dance, music andtheater performances. This includes working with digitalprojections, real-time processing of data (i.e. music dataconnected and controlling visual display or devices controllinginstruments/sounds), sensors, motion tracking via software andother emerging technologies. Reading about contemporaryperformances and art will be included, and we will work towardscreating a performance/installation within this multidisciplinarycourse. Cross listed as AT 400, FA 400, IM 400, MU 400, TH 406DN 401 Ballet Technique IV (1 or 2 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): PermissionStudy of the vocabulary, technique and theory of ballet at theadvanced level. Emphasis placed on body alignment andefficiency of movement. May be taken twice for academic credit.Page | 83Lake Erie College | 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog | Student Handbook | Student Athlete Handbook