I. ASCRC General Education Form (revised 2/8/13)
Use to propose new general education courses (except writing courses), to change or
renew existing gen ed courses and to remove designations for existing gen ed courses.
Note: One-time-only general education designation may be requested for experimental courses
(X91-previously X95), granted only for the semester taught. A NEW request must be
submitted for the course to receive subsequent general education status.
Group
II. Mathematics
VII: Social Sciences
(submit
III. Language
VIII: Ethics & Human Values
separate forms
III Exception: Symbolic Systems * IX: American & European
if requesting
X: Indigenous & Global
more than one X IV: Expressive Arts
V: Literary & Artistic Studies
XI: Natural Sciences
general
w/ lab  w/out lab 
education
VI: Historical & Cultural Studies
group
*Courses proposed for this designation must be standing requirements of
designation)
majors that qualify for exceptions to the modern and classical language
requirement
Dept/Program School of Theatre & Dance
Course #
U DANC 129A
Course Title
Dance Performance Lab I
Prerequisite
Credits
1
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Instructor Requestor
Phone / Email
Program Chair
Dean
Date
Karen Kaufmann
x2870
karen.kaufmann@umontana.edu
Jere Hodgin
jere.hodgin@umontana.edu
Dr. Stephen Kalm
stephen.kalm@umontana.edu
III. Type of request
New
One-time Only
Renew
X
Reason for Gen Ed inclusion, change or deletion
Change
Remove
We are submitting this course for
General Education inclusion for Group
IV (Expressive Arts).
Description of change
IV. Description and purpose of the general education course: General Education courses
must be introductory and foundational within the offering department or within the General
Education Group. They must emphasize breadth, context, and connectedness; and relate course
content to students’ future lives: See Preamble:
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/archives/minutes/gened/GE_preamble.aspx
A necessary component of studying dance technique is performing that discrete technique for an
audience--performing arts do not happen in a vacuum. To allow for the outside individual study and
faculty/student or peer/peer contact hours required of the practice and performance of various dance
forms, we are creating a repeatable one-credit course that formally recognizes the lab time necessary to
hone said technique. We are applying for Group IV: Expressive Arts general-education designation as it is
an extension of each of the dance techniques to which the lab applies--and all of those are recognized "A"
courses. DANC 129A will be a co-requisite of many of the 100-level offerings in dance technique: modern,
ballet, jazz, and African.
V. Criteria: Briefly explain how this course meets the criteria for the group. See:
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/documents/forms/GE_Criteria5-1-08.aspx
Courses guide students, whether in individual
The technique component of these classes will
or group settings, to acquire foundational skills provide the skills and vocabulary to understand
to engage in the creative process and/or in
the dance genre. With these skills and
interpretive performance.
vocabulary, students will be able to engage in
creating dance compositions.
Through direct experience (for example,
The laboratory component of these classes will
attendance and involvement with live
provide opportunities for students to create
performance, exhibitions, workshops, and
dances, rehearse dances, and perform dances.
readings), they will engage in critical
The ability to critique their own work and the work
assessment of their own work and the work of
of others is practiced as students develop an
others.
understanding of what elements are used in
dance choreography. They will see the work of
other students/faculty and they will have the
opportunity to critique work in written papers as
well as discussion.
VI. Student Learning Goals: Briefly explain how this course will meet the applicable learning
goals. See: http://umt.edu/facultysenate/documents/forms/GE_Criteria5-1-08.aspx
Upon completion of this group students will be
Each student in these classes will directly
able to express themselves in the making of an
participate in the creation of a dance
original work or creative performance.
composition and will have the opportunity to
perform this composition in an informal
workshop or a formal concert.
Upon completion of this group students will be
Dance technique classes teach students the
able to understand the genres and/or forms that
vocabulary, history, skills and forms that define
have shaped the medium.
the genre. Learning by doing is an important
component of this expressive art. Creating
dance choreography in each form, rehearsing
this choreography, and using specific vocabulary
will add to the understanding of the genre.
Upon completion of this group students will be
As students gain confidence in using their
able to critique the quality of their own work
knowledge of dance vocabulary as well as the
and that of others.
tools of dance making—space, time, energy and
form—they will be able to critique the work they
make as well as the work they see. Each
concert/workshop has required critique (written
or discussion) to allow students the opportunity
to develop their critical analysis skills.
VII. Justification: Normally, general education courses will not carry pre-requisites, will carry
at least 3 credits, and will be numbered at the 100-200 level. If the course has more than one
pre-requisite, carries fewer than three credits, or is upper division (numbered above the 200
level), provide rationale for exception(s).
We respectfully request an exception for this one-credit class. The requirements for the course, while
professionally and artistically rigorous for the individual students performing in a production, only meet the
standard of one credit hour as defined by the University. This is similar to many of our other 100 and 200level Group IV lab, shop, and studio courses. Rather than increase the credits and thus the course
requirements, we feel the one-credit designation is sensible and reasonable.
VIII. Syllabus: Paste syllabus below or attach and send digital copy with form.  The syllabus
should clearly describe how the above criteria are satisfied. For assistance on syllabus
preparation see: http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/syllabus.html
SCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE
DANC 129A
DANC PERFORMANCE LAB I
1 credit
Corequisite: concurrent enrollment in DANC 100A, DANC 110A, DANC 115A, DANC
165A
Instructor Information:
Michele Antonioli
Michele.antonioli@umontana.edu
Office Hours: M 1:30-3pm; Thur. 9-10:30am
Class Meeting Times:
Choreography and rehearsals will take place during regularly scheduled class times. Additional
rehearsals and performances will take place during regularly scheduled Dance Program
Concerts or on an as needed basis. Times and days of extra rehearsals will be arranged
between faculty and students.
Course Description:
This course, offered every semester, is a linked studio performance/creative experience for all
students enrolled in Expressive Arts Dance Technique classes. Students spend the semester
applying dance techniques and processes toward creating and performing a finished
choreographic product.
Students are actively engaged in using the tools provided in their
technique classes to make original dance works. Faculty mentors will participate in this
choreographic component of the course either through collaborative development of
choreography with the students or through mentoring individual group projects that will be
shown in either public performance or in an informal workshop setting. Students are able to
develop as performers and choreographers, furthering their understanding of all styles of dance.
Course Objectives:
 To provide each student in the expressive arts technique class with a direct experience
of the creative/performance aspect of dance study
 To train students in the expressive arts dance technique classes to utilize the vocabulary
they are learning in the studio component of their classes to create dances and to
perform in these dances in either public concerts or informal studio showings
 Provide opportunities through discussion and written critique for students to engage in
critical assessment of their work and the work of others
Policies:
Grading: Grading will be based on attendance, participation and students ability to utilize
dance vocabulary and technical skills learned in class to create and perform in dance
choreography. Attendance 50%, dance technique 10%, performance abilities 10%, rehearsal
and performance etiquette 30%.
Other Requirements or Expectations: Students in our expressive arts technique classes are
required to attend three to four dance performances per semester as part of the studio
component of their classes. This laboratory experience will simply require that during one of
these required attendance concerts, the students will engage in performance as opposed to
viewing dance. These days/times are clearly established at the beginning of each semester in
the active syllabi for these classes.
Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code: All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct
is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to
be familiar with the Student Conduct Code.
The Code is available for review online at
http://life.umt.edu/vpsa/student_conduct.php.
** All Theatre & Dance students must have an in-depth knowledge of the practices and procedures outlined in the School of
Theatre & Dance Student Handbook. The Handbook is available online at http://www.umt.edu/theatredance/about/handbook.
There is inherent risk involved in many Theatre & Dance classes as they are very physical in nature. Please proceed through
class, shop time, or rehearsal with caution. Always be mindful of your personal safety and the safety of others. Students
participating in class/shop/rehearsal/performance do so at their own risk.
Due to safety considerations, at no point during a student’s time spent in class or serving on a production (in any capacity)
should non-enrolled persons be guests of that student without my consent. Presence of such unauthorized persons in a class,
shop, or any backstage/off-stage area will negatively affect a student’s grade.
The University of Montana assures equal access to instruction through collaboration between students with disabilities,
instructors, and Disability Services for Students (DSS). If you think you may have a disability adversely affecting your
academic performance, and you have not already registered with DSS, please contact DSS in Lommasson 154. I will work
with you and DSS to provide an appropriate accommodation.
Please note: Approved general education changes will take effect next fall.
General education instructors will be expected to provide sample assessment items and
corresponding responses to the Assessment Advisory Committee.