Curriculum Details
Major Requirements (91 credits)
Major requirements for the Certificate in Classical Chinese Dance comprises studio core courses and academic core courses. Students are also expected complete a capstone experience related to their studies.
Studio Core (74 credits)
Studio core requirements for the Certificate in Classical Chinese Dance cover systematic training in classical Chinese dance and Chinese folk and ethnic dances as well as provide ample opportunities for students to learn a wide range of repertoire and create dance compositions.
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Techniques (52 cr) | |||
| CCD101R* | Classical Chinese Dance I | 5 | |
| CCD201R* | Classical Chinese Dance II | 5 | CCD101R |
| CCD301R* | Classical Chinese Dance III | 5 | CCD201R |
| CCD401R* | Classical Chinese Dance IV | 5 | CCD301R |
| CCD102R* | Chinese Folk and Ethnic Dances I | 1 | |
| CCD202R* | Chinese Folk and Ethnic Dances II | 1 | CCD102R |
| CCD302R* | Chinese Folk and Ethnic Dances III | 1 | CCD202R |
| CCD402R* | Chinese Folk and Ethnic Dances IV | 1 | CCD302R |
| CCD103R* | Special Techniques in Chinese Dance I | 1 | |
| CCD203R* | Special Techniques in Chinese Dance II | 1 | CCD103R |
| Performance and Repertory (14 cr) | |||
| CCD104 | Performing and Acting | 2 | |
| CCD221R* | Repertory and Rehearsal I | 2 | |
| CCD321R* | Repertory and Rehearsal II | 2 | CCD221R |
| CCD421R* | Repertory and Rehearsal III | 2 | CCD321R |
| Choreography (8 cr) | |||
| CCD312A | Choreography A | 2 | |
| CCD312B | Choreography B | 2 | CCD312A |
| CCD412A | Advanced Choreography A | 2 | CCD312B |
| CCD412B | Advanced Choreography B | 2 | CCD412A |
*Indicates courses that are required to be taken twice, e.g. CCD101R (5 cr) is taken twice for 10 credits.
Academic Core (13 credits)
The academic core courses provide important foundational knowledge in music fundamentals, pedagogy, dance science, history, and production so that students may become well-rounded artists.
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Fundamentals (4 cr) | |||
| CCD105 | Music for Dancers I | 2 | |
| CCD205 | Music for Dancers II | 2 | CCD105 |
| Dance Science (2 cr) | |||
| CCD211 | Mind, Body, and Dance | 2 | |
| Pedagogy (2 cr) | |||
| CCD311A | Dance Pedagogy A | 2 | |
| Dance History (3 cr) | |||
| CCD341A | History of Classical Chinese Dance A | 1.5 | |
| CCD341B | History of Classical Chinese Dance B | 1.5 | CCD341A |
| Dance Production (2 cr) | |||
| CCD431 | Stagecraft and Dance Production | 2 | |
Capstone (4 credits)
Select from the following.
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCD452 | Senior Project | 4 | Senior standing |
| CCD453 | Research Paper | 4 | Senior standing |
| CCD455 | Advanced Dance Practicum IV | 4 | Senior standing |
Free Electives (14 credits)
Students are required to take an additional 14 credits in 100–400-level courses of their choice offered by the College.
The following courses are recommended for the Certificate in Classical Chinese Dance.
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCD155 | Dance Practicum I | 3 | Instructor consent |
| CCD255 | Dance Practicum II | 3 | Instructor consent |
| CCD355 | Dance Practicum III | 3 | Instructor consent |
| CCD311B | Dance Pedagogy B | 3 | CCD311A |
| CCD313 | Policies and Standards in Dance Education | 1 | Instructor consent |
| CCD361 | Internship | 1–3 | Instructor consent |
| CCD411 | Educational Psychology in Context | 2 | Instructor consent |
| LAS102 | College Success | 2 | |
| ENG101 | Effective English | 3 | Placement test |
| CIV112 | Chinese Civilization | 3 | |
| HUM222 | Topics in Chinese History | 3 | CIV112 |
| Any CLC Chinese Language Arts Course | 4 | Placement test |