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Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) |
- 46 required credit hours
- 27 general education credit hours
- 55 elective credit hours
| DANC 3000-level applied dance, Ballet or Modern | 18 hours |
| DANC 1000-, 2000-, or 3000-level applied dance, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, or Tap (in area other than above) | 12 hours |
| DANC 1220 Improvisation | 2 hours |
| DANC 1310, 1320 Composition I | 6 hours |
| DANC 2210 Dance History | 3 hours |
| DANC 2520 Living Anatomy and Movement | 3 hours |
| MUSC 1000 Fundamentals of Musicianship | 2 hours |
There are no limitations on the degree of intensity with which dance work can be pursued prior to declaring a major in the second year. At that time the student, assisted by his or her advisor, prepares a written proposal of specific goals in his or her intended major. It may be presented in terms of career goals, such as teaching, dance notation, performing; as a declaration of intended choreographic accomplishments; or as an approach to the study of dance with personal learning goals. The entire dance faculty will evaluate the individual's realistic ability to accomplish those goals.
- 83 required credit hours
- 12 general education credit hours
- 33 elective credit hours
| DANC 3000-level applied dance, Ballet or Modern (six semesters minimum) | 18 hours |
| DANC 1000-, 2000-, or 3000-level applied dance, Ballet, Modern, Jazz or Tap (four semesters in area other than above) | 12 hours |
| DANC 1220 Improvisation | 2 hours |
| DANC 1310, 1320 Composition I | 6 hours |
| DANC 2310, 2320 Composition II | 6 hours |
| DANC 2210 Dance History | 3 hours |
| DANC 3310 Choreographic Project | 3 hours |
| Additional advanced-level work in technique, choreography, independent study | 6 hours |
| DANC 2520 Living Anatomy and Movement | 3 hours |
| DANC 1550 Costume Design for Dance | 3 hours |
| DANC 1560 Costume Construction for Dance | 3 hours |
| DANC 3150 Webster University Dance Ensemble | 4 hours |
| WRIT 1010 Composition or ENGL 2160 Creative Writing: Fiction |
3 hours |
| EPMD 1000 Introduction to Media Production | 3 hours |
| THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre: Acting for Non-Majors | 3 hours |
| ART 1000 Introduction to Studio Art | 3 hours |
| MUSC 1000 Fundamentals of Musicianship | 2 hours |
After a student has been accepted into the department (see BArequirements), he or she may apply for BFA candidacy by completing the BFA candidacy application form. Recommended time for applying is prior to the end of the sophomore year. The student must submit an example of choreography and demonstrate a certain degree of expertise in the area of emphasis. Successful completion of both the written application and studio work is required for acceptance. The student will receive either written notification of acceptance or a recommendation to continue pursuing a BAdegree after the choreography, technical expertise, and application are reviewed by the dance faculty.
Recommended Electives for the BA or BFA in Dance
The following courses are recommended as electives:
| ANSO 1070 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 hours |
| PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 hours |
| BUSN 1200 Introduction to Business | 3 hours |
| Foreign Languages | |
| ENGL 1510 Major Dramatists I | 3 hours |
| ENGL 2150 Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 hours |
| HIST 1100 World Civilizations Before 1500 | 3 hours |
| VIDE 1810 Video Production I | 3 hours |
| PHOT 1000 Photo I | 3 hours |
| PHIL 1010 Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 hours |
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