DANCE-180 Sound, Performance and Creativity

An introduction to the development and use of sound in its relationship to performance. Topics include creation of original sound/movement structures, using vocal/body sounds as well as found objects; introduction to sound recording and the digital-audio workstation; aural analyses of music from a variety of genres to understand certain structures and aesthetics; analyses of group pieces developed in class workshops; creation of different types of non-traditional sound/movement scores;creation of audio recordings to be used in conjuncti0n with performances. Individual and group projects.

Maximum Enrollment

Standard Course (40)

Credits

1

Offered

Spring

Notes

No previous musical, dance or theatre experience required.