PERFA 084 - Dance and Film

Lower Division

Dance and film have evolved as two separate art forms. What happens when the two art forms meet? This course will study the American Musicals on film, MTV, dance documentaries, and dances made for the camera. When we look at the big picture - a dance film - we will use the ‘Strand Model’ proposed by Choreological Studies as a tool to practice observational and basic analysis skills. In the course, students will also learn basic camera and editing skills to create their own dance videos.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AA - Artistic Understanding (Analysis); CP - Artistic Understanding (Creative Practice)

Course credits: 1