2008 CCBC College Catalog

Dance

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Humanities and Social Sciences
Transfer Pattern – Dance

General Education Requirements: 
Credits
____SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
3
____ENGL 101 English Composition I
3
____ENGL 102 English Composition II
3

General Education Electives: (Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses.One 3-credit General Education course must be Diversity Course.)   

____Arts and Humanities (DANC 135)
3
____Social and Behavioral Sciences (from 2 disciplines)
6
____Biological and Physical Sciences (One course must include a lab.)
7-8
____Mathematics
3-5
____Wellness and Health
3
____Information Technology
3
____Global, Historical, and Cultural Perspectives (DANC 147)
2

Total General Education:

36-39
Degree Requirements:
Two-Semester Sequence
Choose a two semester sequence from this list:

  6

____DANC 137 and 138

Composition I and II

Critical Thinking
Choose one from this list:
3

____ PHIL 101**

Introduction to Philosophy

____ PHIL 103

Critical Thinking

____ PHIL 240**

Ethics

** These courses may also be used as a General Education Elective.
 
Total:
9
     

Dance Electives:
One Modern dance course and one Ballet course per semester according to the student's ability from the following (Please see Dance Coordinator for placement):

 

____DANC 114 Beginning Ballet I *
1
____DANC 115 Beginning Ballet II *
2
____DANC 116 Intermediate Ballet I *
2
____DANC 117 Intermediate Ballet II *
2
____DANC 118 Advanced Ballet I *
2
____DANC 119 Advanced Ballet II *
2
____DANC 120 Beginning Modern Dance
1
____DANC 121 Beginning Modern II *
2
____DANC 122 Intermediate Modern I *
2
____DANC 123 Intermediate Modern II *
2
____DANC 124 Advance Modern I*
2
____DANC 125 Advance Modern II*
2

__ _DANC 126

Modern Dance: Technique and Repertory*

2

* All technique classes may be repeated up to twice for credit.
A maximum of 16 credits from these courses will count towards graduation.

Dance Theory Electives: (Select at least one)
____DANC 111 Folk/Social Dance Methods and Materials
3
____DANC 112 Body Movement: Observation, Analysis and Exploration
3

Required Performance Course:
____DANC 150 -151 Dance Workshop I-II
1-2

(CCBC Dance Company: Audition Required)

 
Total Dance Electives
15-17

Total Credits for A.A. Degree:

60 min.

Transfer Pattern Description:

These degree patterns are designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Dance. Beyond the General Education requirements and other degree requirements, program requirements, and electives, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with a transfer coordinator or an advisor for information about specific requirements.

It is strongly recommended that students who wish to pursue studies in these transfer patterns speak with the Dance program coordinator before registering for courses. The sequence of courses should be adjusted to meet the requirements of the transfer institutions. The CCBC Dance program is administered at CCBC Essex. Dance classes are offered on all CCBC campuses.

NOTE: Although these patterns follow a two-year plan, students who work more than 15 hours per week or have other major obligations outside of school are advised to take fewer courses each semester over a longer period of time. Students who work 25 hours or more are advised to take 12 credits or less each semester.

The mission of the Dance program of The Community College of Baltimore County is to provide students with opportunities to experience and learn about a broad spectrum of dance (from classical ballet and various styles of modern dance to the dance of cultures from around the world); to partner with students in developing the physical and technical skills necessary to communicate through dance and to articulate the knowledge of dance; and to inspire students to participate in dance activities and to foster the intellectual, creative, and spiritual growth of dancers by instilling in them a commitment to artistic and personal excellence.

Program Coordinator:

CCBC Catonsville/Dundalk/Essex
Christian Ian Richards
410-780-6347
crichards@ccbcmd.edu