Dance Major — Production/Management (BA)

Dance Major- Production/Management - Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Please see the UNLV College of Fine Arts - Department of Dance web page at http://www.dance.unlv.edu/ for information about department programs, faculty and facilities.

Please see advising information at the UNLV College of Fine Arts Advising Center at www.unlv.edu/finearts/advising.

 Accreditation

Institution - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities www.nwccu.org

Learning Objectives

1. BA dance-production majors will be able to apply dance production and management standards in realized productions and understand the application and use of all physical production elements ( lights, scenery, costumes, video, music, stage management…) for performance and choreographic needs.
   • Objectives – After completing the BA dance program the students will be able to: 
     
     • Effectively stage manage a production.
     • Do basic technical set up for production.
     • Have knowledge on how to travel and tour a dance production.
2. BA dance- production majors will be able to organize and apply principles of research and critical thinking and aesthetics through design and choreographic environments.
   • Objectives – After completing the BA dance program the students will be able to:               
     
     • Have the ability to define period styles in design
     • Present concepts and ideas in the framework of historical and current trends
     • Map out and develop a cohesive production concept and “arch” for design choices. 
3.    BA dance- production majors will have knowledge of the dance art in fine arts framework/ environment. The students will understand the dance from both physical and historical aspects.
   • Objectives – After completing the BA dance program the students will be able to:
     • Explain and discuss production through understanding of the basic principles of choreography.
     • Know and be able to discuss ideas and concepts of dance and visual arts leaders.
4. BA dance- production majors will have a thorough understanding of the partnership between choreographer and designer and be able to create a collaborative working environment
   • Objectives – After completing the BA dance program students will be able to:
     
     • Execute collaborations with actual choreographer to develop presented work.
     • Share thoughts and ideas in a nurturing manor to the betterment of the work.

 University Graduation Requirements

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