AA, Fine Arts, Dance
Program Description
The Associate of Arts, Fine Arts, Dance seeks to be an outstanding performing arts program within the visual and performing arts department. This program is noted for its excellence in the classroom and on stage, providing our students with the knowledge and skills upon which they build careers and become productive students.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Emphasis 5 | 3 | |
| ENG 101 | Composition I or Composition Enhanced or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| DAN 101 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DAN 188 | Choreography I: Improvisation for Composition | 2 |
| Foreign Language 6 | 4 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| DAN 288 | Choreography II: Elements of Dance Composition | 3 |
| ENG 102 or ENG 114 | Composition II or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Emphasis 5 | 2 | |
| Foreign Language 6 | 4 | |
| Mathematics 4 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Emphasis 5 | 1 | |
| Science 4 | 3 | |
| Elective 5 | 5 | |
| Social Science/U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 5 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Science 4 | 3 | |
| Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Humanities 5 | 3 | |
| Fine Arts 5 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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See program recommendations or requirements.
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AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English | 3-6 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Theatre: a Cultural Context | ||
| Humanities | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of College Mathematics (or higher) | ||
| Science | 6 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| American Experiences and Constitutional Change | ||
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity | [3] | |
Required: | ||
| Dance Appreciation 2 | ||
| Foreign Language | 0-14 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 2 | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
| American Experiences and Constitutional Change | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| DAN 101 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DAN 188 | Choreography I: Improvisation for Composition | 2 |
| DAN 288 | Choreography II: Elements of Dance Composition | 3 |
| Select 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| Jazz Dance (Beginning) | ||
| Ballet, Beginning | ||
| Ballet, Beginning/Intermediate | ||
| Modern Dance, Beginning | ||
| Jazz Dance (Intermediate) | ||
| Ballet (Intermediate) | ||
| Modern Dance Intermediate | ||
| Concert Dance Company | ||
| Elective Requirements | ||
| Select 14 units from the following: 3 | 14-25 | |
Foreign Language 6 | ||
| Ballet, Beginning/Intermediate | ||
| Modern Dance, Beginning/Intermediate | ||
| Tap Dance (Beginning) | ||
| Intermediate Tap Dance | ||
| Ballet (Intermediate/Advanced) | ||
| Modern Dance, Intermediate/Advanced | ||
| Tap Dance (Intermediate) | ||
| Dance Performance | ||
| Independent Study: Dance | ||
| Musical Theatre Workshop I | ||
| Musical Theatre Workshop II | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
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If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114, the additional 3 required units will become elective credit.
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Course may also count toward degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.
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Students transferring to UNR should consult an advisor.
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See Approved List of Foreign Language choices for AA Degree
Students completing the degree will:
- Articulate the language of dance, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking about dance relating to the knowledge of the historical and cultural dimensions of dance.
- Synthesize aspects of dance theory, rehearsal and production.
- Apply skills in to demonstrate competency in this art form.
- Demonstrate competence as a performing dance student through participation in recitals and productions.
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same of similar discipline.
