2011-12
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
Pre-Major:
Dance Performance This Pre-Major is designed for the student who plans to transfer to a Florida public university as a junior to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree in Dance. If this pre-major transfers to a limitedaccess program, you are responsible for completing the specific requirements of the institution to which you will transfer as completion of this Pre-Major does not guarantee admission to an upper division limited-access program. For specific transfer information, meet with a Valencia advisor or Academic Dean to review your transfer plans, and check the transfer institution catalog for specific degree requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to take electives that relate to their intended baccalaureate degree program. Common Prerequisites: These are courses that are required for the noted major at Florida public universities. For more information on common prerequisites, check the statewide advising manual at facts.org. Admission requirements for the Dance Performance Pre-Major are: • Submit a completed Valencia Community College application • Submit a completed Valencia Community College A.A. Pre-Major: Dance Performance Audition Application • Have a successful audition • Have degree-seeking student status indicated in your official Valencia record Further information about the admission process is available at valenciacc.edu/dance and from the Humanities, Foreign Language and Visual and Performing Arts Division on East Campus.
Helpful Hints:
COMMUNICATIONS CREDITS Course
+* ENC 1101 SPC 1608 +* ENC 1102
Title
Freshman Composition I (GR) Fundamentals of Speech Freshman Composition II (GR) Total Credits
3 3 3 9
HUMANITIES CREDITS Course
+* Humanities Humanities +* Humanities
Title
Hum Prefix (GR) See Gen. Ed. Requirement (GR) Total Credits
Credits
3 3 3 9
MATHEMATICS CREDITS Course
Title
+* Mathematics (GR) +* Mathematics (GR) Total Credits
Credits
3 3 6
SCIENCE CREDITS Course
Title
Science Science
See Gen. Ed. Requirement See Gen. Ed. Requirement Total Credits
Credits
3 3 6
SOCIAL SCIENCE CREDITS Course
Title
POS 2041 U.S. Government Social Science See Gen. Ed. Requirement Total Credits
Foreign Language Proficiency requirements can be met in several ways; check the Valencia catalog for specific details.
ADDITIONAL COMMON PREREQUISITES
Valencia recommends that once you start in a subject, you should continue in that subject until you complete all required courses in that subject.
+* DAA 1104 +* DAA1204 +* DAA 2610
It is recommended that students take only one course per subject per term, especially in Gordon Rule courses.
+* DAA 1105 +* DAA 1205 +* DAA 2611
Program Outcomes:
+* DAA 1680 +* DAA 2106
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in dance technique and performance. • Demonstrate an individual choreographic voice through the development of abstract and structured creative work. • Show evidence of performance elements. • Apply dance fitness principles. • Appreciate dance principles and concepts.
Credits
Course
+* DAA 2107 +* DAA 2207 +* DAA 2219 +* DAA 1681
Title
Modern Dance I for Pre-Majors Ballet I for Pre-Majors Dance Composition and Improv for Pre-Majors Modern Dance II for Pre-Majors Ballet II for Pre-Majors Dance Composition and Improv II for Pre-Majors Repertory I for Pre-Majors Intermediate Modern Dance I for Pre-Majors Intermediate Modern Dance II for Pre-Majors Int. Ballet I for Pre-Majors Int. Ballet II for Pre-Majors Repertory II for Pre-Majors Total Credits Total Pre-Major Credits
Credits
3 3 6
Credits
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 24 60
Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus. + This course must be completed with a grade of C or better. * This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog. (GR) Denotes a Gordon Rule course. ©2011 Valencia College AMN062911-01
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