OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
[Archived Catalog]
Dance Production Certificate |
Certificate code CTDPCU
College of Fine Arts
School of Dance
Putnam Hall 137
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1828
Fax: 740.593.0749
Tresa Randall, contact person
randall@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The undergraduate Certificate in Dance Production is for dance, theater, musical theater, and theater production/design/technology students, as well as other interested students, who wish to gain a deeper knowledge of the differentiation between Lighting and Production for Theatre vs. Lighting and Production for Dance. The intent of this certificate is to develop students’ abilities to work in the field of dance production and lighting, or in theater production and design with in depth knowledge of dance production, thus expanding their future design opportunities and careers. The student will have hands-on practical experience engaging in production for both theatre-specific and dance-specific productions. The most distinguishing feature of this curriculum is the dance movement component, which allows the student to experience the process and needs of the performer, and to therefore better understand the rehearsal and production process from multiple perspectives. All areas of performance, production and design are covered in this certificate.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
This certificate program is open to all currently enrolled undergraduate students. Students must complete an application form to indicate their interest and availability, as many of the required courses have specialized time commitments based on show production schedules. All students must begin the program with DANC 1801: Dance Production I.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements and requirements stated above.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
This certificate will provide a key credential for employment in the field of dance lighting and dance production. For School of Theater students in Production, Design, and Technology, it expands their knowledge base and aids their versatility in the field. A number of School of Theater students who took the course Lighting for Dance have secured positions upon graduation because of this specialization. For School of Dance and other students interested in employment in dance production, this certificate will provide an important credential on their transcript. Just over the past four years, more than eight students have accepted internships and paid positions in dance production at prestigious dance festivals such as Jacob’s Pillow, American Dance Festival, and Bates Dance Festival. Three of them now hold full-time positions at Jacob’s Pillow, Shawnee State University, and the Charlotte Ballet, while another is working freelance in New York City. This certificate will attract a wider range of students to this field of study and employment, and will ensure that more students receive the necessary tools and knowledge to be successful.
Requirements
Core Courses
Complete the following courses:
- DANC 1801 - Dance Production I Credit Hours: 2
- DANC 2700 - Languages of Dance Credit Hours: 3
- DANC 2801 - Lighting for Dance Credit Hours: 2
- DANC 3801 - Dance Production II Credit Hours: 1
- THAR 1394 - Fundamentals of Lighting and Sound Design Principles and Stage Management Credit Hours: 4
Movement
Complete one course from the following:
- DANC 1010 - Intro to Modern Dance Credit Hours: 1
- DANC 1020 - Intro to Dance Ballet Credit Hours: 1
- DANC 1040 - Intro to Dance Jazz I Credit Hours: 1
- DANC 1050 - Introduction to African Dance Technique Credit Hours: 1.5
- DANC 1210 - Modern Dance Technique I Credit Hours: 2
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(For dance majors or minors)
Electives
Complete at least two hours from the following:
- DANC 4830 - Dance Choreography and Video Techniques Credit Hours: 1.5
- THAR 3310 - Lighting Design I Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 3319 - Stage Electrics Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 3605 - Stage Management 1: Fundamentals of Stage Management Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 4312 - Lighting Design: Cueing Credit Hours: 3