This course aims at relating advanced music theory to the compositional craft. Students will be assisted to apply their knowledge in a wide range of styles,
both Western, African and popular idioms, and to develop their personal compositional language, resulting in a larger original works.
The course provides students the opportunity to practice their knowledge of dance production theory. It also provides opportunities for the production of extended dance pieces with students taking on roles as directors, stage managers, make-up technicians etc.
The course examines the African-American dance heritage against the background of the economic and social situation in America. It also assesses the impact of African dance culture on African-American dance heritage.
The course enhances students’ knowledge of modern choreography. It requires students to develop choreographed dances that are relevant for the promotion of dance in schools, universities and the larger Ghanaian community.
The course provides opportunities for students to study selected African traditional dances. It assists students to acquire skills in the playing of African indigenous instruments. It also explores principles underscoring generative processes of traditional African dance forms.
The course assists students to explore their personal and aesthetic goals while offering information on such practical requirements like résumé development, concert production, fundraising and grant proposal writing. The course also addresses career possibilities in dance.
The course engages students in a philosophical discussion regarding the nature and value of dance. It critically evaluates each of the various schools of thought that offer explanation to the meaning of art and dance.
The course engages in an in-depth study of traditional African dance forms. The focus of the course is on the impact of the African world view on the development of dance gestures and movement patterns. It explores the relevance of the world view of the contemporary Ghanaian as the basis for the generative processes involved in the creation of movement patterns and gestures.
The course is designed to introduce students to basic research techniques in Social Sciences and dance Studies. It exposes students to qualitative and quantitative research paradigms and helps them to engage in research studies that employ the two paradigms.
As a sequel to DAN 337, this course exposes students to Management, Marketing and Publicity of dance as a business venture. It equips students with the necessary managerial skills needed to manage the performing arts with an emphasis on dance companies. It also examines the entrepreneurial role of the performing artist in the entertainment industry.
