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CODE: DAN-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 30 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

SCHOOL: School of Arts & Letters

DEPARTMENT: Department of Fine Arts

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.

DESCRIPTION

This certificate provides preparation for those wishing to pursue teaching opportunities in dance or enhance their ability to succeed in the professional dance world.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

Computation: BUS 108
Human Relations: MUS 121

ACADEMIC MAP

Map: CSN CA Dance

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the basic theoretical elements common to all genres of dance.
Demonstrate a sound grounding in both ballet and modern dance techniques.
Demonstrate competency in dance by performing in both informal and formal settings before a live audience.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills through participation in course offerings such as Dance Appreciation, Improvisation, and Choreography, which encourage creativity, evaluative processes and exposure to a diverse range of aesthetic points of view.
Exhibit essential rehearsal disciplines expected of professional dancers.
Demonstrate awareness of the interconnection among related art forms such as music and visual art.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 6

Communications (6 Credits)

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 24

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.

Core Requirements (9 Credits)

^{Please note: Students must complete 2 credits of DAN 284 to complete the core requirements portion of this certificate.}

Ballet Elective (2 Credits)

Choose one group.

Group One
DAN 135 - Ballet (Beginning)
and DAN 235 - Ballet (Intermediate)
Group Two
Complete the following course twice: DAN 235 - Ballet (Intermediate)

Modern Dance Elective (2 Credits)