DAN 4972 Senior Seminar in Dance

This course is the capstone experience for the senior dance major, exploring a variety of topics and skills to help prepare the student for graduate study or work in the dance profession. Specific focus will be placed on developing the necessary materials for the emerging dance artist (artist statement, resume, digital portfolio, reels, etc.). Additionally, each student must complete the final thesis project demonstrating proficiency in performance, composition, research, and/or production techniques.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

None

Prerequisite

DAN 3350 Dance Composition III/Group Structures

Corequisite

None

Course Types

Expression; Experiential Learning Requirement; Advanced Studies

Offered

• Spring

Notes

None

1. 1. Verbally articulate research questions and processes through class discussions, reading, journaling, and reflection writing assignments.
2. 2. Write a cohesive and articulate Artist Statement in a way that gives a verbal representation of, and in support of, your values as a
3. 3. Complete City Research Project.
4. 4. Compile their creative research process into a Production Handbook.
5. 5. Create a Digital Portfolios.
6. 6. Create Promotion, Marketing Materials, and mock budget.
7. 7. Create individual Digital Portfolios and present them to the class.
8. 8. Present the culmination of their Thesis Project for public viewing at the end of the semester.