From: web-form@Oswego.EDU Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 12:58 PM To: ucc@oswego.edu Subject: Web Form: Course_Submission Department_Chair: Dr. Sandra L. Moore Department_Chair_Email: smoore@oswego.edu Additional_Contact: Additional_Contact_Email: mscott2@oswego.edu Course_Number: DNC 201 Course_Type: Updated Course Course_Title: Modern Dance I Catalog_Description: Introduction to dance as a developmental, expressive, and creative art form. Basic rhythms, dance technique, improvisation and beginning choreography. Artistic principles and movement concepts. Pioneers of modern dance. Prerequisites: None SS_every Summer: Yes Semester_Hours: 3 Justification: Requesting name change from Dance I-- Introduction to Dance to Modern Dance I, The course introduces students to the art of dance , one of America’s major cultural contributions. I t introduces the student to basic artistic and movement concepts and contributes to an understanding of one’s self and ability to move. It also offers opportunity for directed creative activity and body development. (Authentic learning, knowledge, reflection, practice, social justice, collaboration & leadership). Course_Objectives: A. Development of the body for use as an expressive instrument of communication. (Authentic learning, knowledge, reflection, practice) B. Acquisition of basic dance vocabulary. (Knowledge) C. Development of an understanding of body movement, its components, possibilities and limitations. (Authentic learning, knowledge, reflection). D. Development of creativity through participation in a variety of choreographic problems. (Authentic learning, knowledge, reflection, practice, social justice, collaboration & leadership) E. Development of an appreciation of dance as an art form including it’s relationship to other arts. (Authentic learning, knowledge, reflection) F. Development of ability to perform before others. (Practice) G. To provide an acquaintance with pioneers of modern dance.(Knowledge). Course_Description: A. Introduction – definition, purpose of course, approaches to be used (structured, non structured) B. Warm-ups – bounces, stretches, swings, circles, contraction, release, plies, relevees, brushes, etc., exploration of joints, body parts C. Techniques 1. Axial – flexion, extension, twisting, swings, contraction, circling, sets, falls, recovery, turning 2. Basic locomotor – walk, run, hop, jump, leap, prance, skip, gallop, slide 3. Compound locomotor – polka, schottische, waltz 4. Combined axial and locomotor patterns D. Movement analysis – Body awareness weight, time, space, flow, instrumental use of the body, effort actions, shape, adaptation to a partner, spatial direction, level, floor pattern, focus, rhythmic aspects E. Choreographic approaches (performed for class) 1. Completing and combining phrases 2. Manipulating quality, tempo, rhythm, amplitude, direction, level 3. Locomotor combinations 4. Compositional form – ABA, ABCA, round, rondo, theme and variations 5. Dancing to a poem 6. Studies including shape, contrast, mood, level 7. Exploration with body extensions, props, costumes F. Appreciation 1. Dance styles – ballet, modern 2. Pioneers of modern dance – Martha Graham, Alwin Nikolais, Isadora Duncan, Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman 3. Viewing and analysis of dance performances Methods of Instruction: Any or all of the following methods will be used in this course: A. Movement exploration (Authentic learning, knowledge, reflection, practice) B. Description, demonstration, illustration, and analysis of technique (Authentic learning, knowledge, reflection, practice, social justice, collaboration & leadership) C. Problem solving and class presentations (Authentic learning, knowledge, reflection, social justice, practice, collaboration & leadership) D. Lecture (Knowledge, reflection) E. Discussion (Authentic learning, knowledge, reflection, collaboration & leadership) F. Viewing of performances (Authentic learning, reflection) G. Written analysis of performance (Authentic learning, knowledge,reflection) H. Video analysis (Authentic learning, knowledge, reflection) Course Requirements: Each student will be required to: A. Complete exams (Knowledge, reflection) B. Participate in both class discussion and training sessions (Authentic learning, knowledge, reflection, social justice, practice, collaboration & leadership) C. Complete reflection papers (Knowledge, reflection) D. Demonstrate an understanding of the course material and perform a demonstration of their skill (Authentic learning, knowledge, reflection, social justice, practice, collaboration & leadership) Means of Evaluation: A. Attendance and participation (Authentic learning, knowledge,reflection, social justice, practice, collaboration & leadership) B. Skills test (Authentic learning, reflection, practice) C. Presentation of creative studies (Authentic learning, knowledge, reflection, practice, social justice, collaboration & leadership) D. Written knowledge test (Knowledge, reflection) E. Written analysis of a dance concert (Knowledge, reflection) F. Final, original composition (Authentic learning, knowledge, reflection,social justice, practice, collaboration & leadership) Resources: The department has the faculty resources and expertise to offer this course. We have verified with instructional technologies and the library that they have sufficient resources available to enable us to offer this course. Bibliography: Ailey, A. & Haizlip, E. B. (2007). Alvin Ailey memories and visions. [DVD]. St. Louis MO.: Phoenix Learning Group. Anderson, J. (2004). Modern dance. Philadelphia: Chelsea House. Bertelson, P. & Jamison, J. (2007). Alvin Ailey American dance theater: Beyond the steps. [DVD]. New York: Docurama Films. Deane, J. (2006). Acts of light: Martha Graham in the 21st century. Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida. DeFrantz, T. (2006). Dancing revelations: Alvin Ailey’s embodiment of African American culture. New York: Oxford University Press. Forsythe, A.M., & Perces, M.B. (2006). Dance technique of Lester Horton: An advanced beginners class. Union, NJ: Dance Spotlight. Friedman, L. (2003). Alvin Ailey dance moves: A new way to exercise. New York: Stewart, Tabori & Chang. Gitenstein, J. (2006). Alvin Ailey. New York: Rosen Central. Graham, M. & Schiller, J. (2007). Martha Graham dance on film. [DVD].United States: Criterion Collections. Horton, L., & Roskam, C. (2007). Tribute to Lester Horton. [DVD].Kent, CT: Creative Arts Television. Kassing, G. (2007). History of dance: An interactive arts approach.Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Manning, S. (2004). Modern dance, Negro dance: Race in motion.Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press. Nikolais, A., & Louis, M. (2005). The Nikolais/Louis dance technique:A philosophy and method of modern dance. New York: Routledge. Penrod, J. & Plastino, J.G. (2004). The dancer prepares: Modern dancefor beginners. Boston: McGraw Hill. Storey, R. (2007). Street jazz and modern dance. Mankato, MN: Sea toSea Publications. Smallwood, D. & Boyd, K.J. (2007). Alvin Ailey dance theater. [DVD].Visual Material: Videorecording. Other_Comments: Course has already been approved--We are requesting a change of name IP_Adress: 129.3.40.151