SOUND DESIGN FOR THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS

DANCE 449

Overview of the history and practice of interdisciplinary work by artists working alone or in collaboration with others. Explores work that relies on or has a contingent relationship to the technology of the era in which it was created. Covers the history of lnterarts and Technology from the early 1900's to the present with additional lectures focusing on relevant topics from earlier periods of history, e.g. Guttenburg's printing press, Da Vinci's flying machines, etc. Individual artists and movements will be profiled with a focus on the Futurists, Dada, and Surrealists in the early half of the century, dance and technology in general and the crossover of contemporary avant garde theater and performing artists such as Laurie Anderson and others whose work is dependent on high tech electronics.

DANCE 241

Study of the elements of music and their relationship to movement, a history of contemporary music and modern dance and an introduction to digital audio applications for choreography.

MUSIC 240

Explore the relationships between the arts as they intersect with aspects of society, historically and in the present day, through various visual, auditory, and text-based expressive forms. Examine personal life experiences and ideas along with current issues related to music and art, and practice self-expression through the arts. No previous experience in any art form is necessary.

DANCE 140

Introduction to design and production for the performing arts with emphasis on dance. Covers the use of lighting, sound and other scenographic elements in theory and with practical experience.

DANCE 345

Provides technical and aesthetic knowledge of the use of video camera and editing techniques, the introduction to digital video, and the relationship of video to the performing and visual arts.