DANC 325 - Dance and the Contemporary Arts

(3.00)

The study of new directions in the visual and performing arts through the perspective of dance, focusing on contemporary artistic imperatives, the artistic process, and interrelationships among arts disciplines. Students develop writing skills for critical inquiry and analysis of the arts in purpose, process and performance. The course includes a sampling of works of contemporary art, drawing upon events such as: exhibits at the Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture, the AOK Library and local museums. On campus performances by Baltimore Dance Project and visiting Dance Companies, the UMBC music department, and guest musicians, the UMBC theater department and local theater company performances, guest lectures, and events like the Baltimore Transmodern Festival provide opportunities for experiencing live, contemporary performance.

Course ID: 100514
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Writing Intensive
Requirement Group: You must complete DANC 202 and DANC 240 or VPA225 with a C or better.