S2021 DANC 494

Senior Choreography Project 

Assignment Schedule

Classes are conducted via independent study/rehearsals,  live on Zoom, and through the class forum.​

• Class Zoom Link

• Class Forum Link

  Post works-in-progress and completed works, give and    

  receive feedback, and gain creative information.

• DANC 494: Senior Syllabus Link

• Tips for Boosting Movement Vocabulary

• Critique Writing

• Basics on Editing with Final Cut Pro X

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Week 1: February 1-5, 2021                                                

Homework: 

• Read the syllabus 'before' first Class and submit guidelines form.

• Read Tips for Boosting Movement Vocabulary 

• Read  Basics on Editing with Final Cut Pro X

Monday

• Welcome, Orientation, Organize Auditions on Zoom, 5:20-7;20pm.

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Wednesday

• Discuss choreography proposals on Zoom, 5:20-7;20pm.

• Book rehearsals for Week 2.

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Saturday

• Zoom Auditions, 3pm?

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Week 2: February 8-12, 2021                                             

Monday

• Cast dancers. Start rehearsals on Zoom with cast.

• Book rehearsals for Week 3.

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Wednesday

• Further discussions as a class on filming, equipment, editing, etc. on Zoom, 5:20-7;20pm.

• Rehearsals on Zoom with cast.

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Homework:

(1) Watch the 2 Video Tutorials and read instruction guides (below the videos) click here.

(2) Check-out and practice using the following film accessory equipment: 

- OM 4 Gimbal  (don't forget to download DJI Mimo app - see instructions )

- Neewer Auto Dolly 

Week 3: February 15-19, 2021                                            

Monday

• Rehearsals in-person in the PAC studios.

• Please follow  COVID/Studio Guidelines so no privileges are taken away.

• Book rehearsals for Week 4.

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Wednesday

• 1st Showing of 'Project One'  -due at 5pm.

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Homework

• Post 1st showing on Forum with a detailed statement about movement,  filming, lighting, costuming, ideas by Wednesday, 5pm.

• Give feedback on Forum to the other choreographers by Friday, 5pm.

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Week 4: February 22-26, 2021.                                          

Monday

• Rehearsals in-person in the PAC studios.

• Please follow  COVID/Studio Guidelines so no privileges are taken away.

• Book rehearsals for Week 5.

Wednesday

• 2nd Showing of 'Project One'  -due at 5pm.

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Homework

• Post 2nd showing on Forum with a detailed statement about movement,  filming, lighting, costuming, ideas by Wednesday, 5pm.

• Give feedback on Forum to the other choreographers by Friday, 5pm.

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Week 5: March 1-5, 2021         "FIRST FRIDAY EVENT!!  

Monday 

• Post 'Project One' on Forum, -Final Project due at 5pm.

• Rehearsals for 'Project Two' in-person in the PAC studios.

• Please follow  COVID/Studio Guidelines so no privileges are taken away. 

• Book rehearsals for Week 6.

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Homework    

• Post 'Project One' in its completion on Forum, due on Monday, March 1st, 5pm. 

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Friday

• Spring 2021 Media Dance Works Series 1 0f 3"Opening, 7:30pm. 

• POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA –TELL YOUR FAMILY &  FRIENDS!

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Week 6: March 8-12, 2021                                                 

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Monday

• Individual debriefings: Nasir 5-5:20pm, Aicha 5:30-5:50, Brianna 6-6:20, Shamara 6:30-6:50pm                                                                                             on Zoom: https://potsdam-edu.zoom.us/j/7105357508.

• Rehearsals in-person in the PAC studios.

• Please follow  COVID/Studio Guidelines so no privileges are taken away. 

• Book rehearsals for Week 7.

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Wednesday

• Rehearsals in-person in the PAC studios.

• Please follow  COVID/Studio Guidelines so no privileges are taken away. 

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Week 7: March 15-19, 2021                                                

Monday

• Rehearsals in-person in the PAC studios.

• Please follow  COVID/Studio Guidelines so no privileges are taken away.

• Book rehearsals for Week 8.

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Wednesday

• 1st Showing of 'Project Two'  -due at 5pm.

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Homework

• Post 1st showing on Forum with a detailed statement about movement,  filming, lighting, costuming, ideas by Wednesday, 5pm.

• Give feedback on Forum to the other choreographers by Friday, 5pm.

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Week 8: March 22-26, 2021

Monday

• Rehearsals in-person in the PAC studios.

• Please follow  COVID/Studio Guidelines so no privileges are taken away.

• Book rehearsals for Week 8.

Wednesday

• 2nd Showing of 'Project One'  -due at 5pm.

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Homework

• Post 2nd showing on Forum with a detailed statement about movement,  filming, lighting, costuming, ideas by Wednesday, 5pm.

• Give feedback on Forum to the other choreographers by Friday, 5pm.

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Week 9: Mar. 29-Ap.2, 2021    "FIRST FRIDAY EVENT!!  

Monday 

• Post 'Project Two' on Forum, -Final Project due at 5pm.

• Rehearsals for 'Project Three' in-person in the PAC studios.

• Please follow  COVID/Studio Guidelines so no privileges are taken away. 

• Book rehearsals for Week 6.

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Homework    

• Post 'Project Two' in its completion on Forum, due on Monday, March 29th, 5pm. 

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Friday

• Spring 2021 Media Dance Works Series 2 0f 3"Opening, 7:30pm. 

• POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA –TELL YOUR FAMILY &  FRIENDS!

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Week 10: April 5-9, 2021                                                     

Monday

• Rehearsals in-person in the PAC studios

• Please follow  COVID/Studio Guidelines so no privileges are taken away. 

• Book rehearsals for Week 11.

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Wednesday

• Rehearsals in-person in the PAC studios.

• Please follow  COVID/Studio Guidelines so no privileges are taken away. 

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*Last Day to withdraw and elect for S/U

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Week 11: April 12-16, 2021                                                  

Monday

• Rehearsals in-person in the PAC studios.

• Please follow  COVID/Studio Guidelines so no privileges are taken away.

• Book rehearsals for Week 12.

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Wednesday

• 1st Showing of 'Project Three'  -due at 5pm.

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Homework

• Post 1st showing on Forum with a detailed statement about movement,  filming, lighting, costuming, ideas by Wednesday, 5pm.

• Give feedback on Forum to the other choreographers by Friday, 5pm.

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Week 12: April 19-23, 2021                                                 

Monday

• Rehearsals in-person in the PAC studios.

• Please follow  COVID/Studio Guidelines so no privileges are taken away.

• Book rehearsals for Week 13.

Wednesday

• 2nd Showing of 'Project Three'  -due at 5pm.

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Homework

• Post 2nd showing on Forum with a detailed statement about movement,  filming, lighting, costuming, ideas by Wednesday, 5pm.

• Give feedback on Forum to the other choreographers by Friday, 5pm.

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Week 13: April 26-30, 2021                                                 

Monday

• Rehearsals in-person in the PAC studios.

• Please follow  COVID/Studio Guidelines so no privileges are taken away.

Wednesday

• 3rd Showing of 'Project Three'  -due at 5pm.

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Homework

• Post 3rd showing on Forum with a detailed statement about movement,  filming, lighting, costuming, ideas by Wednesday, 5pm.

• Give feedback on Forum to the other choreographers by Friday, 5pm.

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Week 14: May 3-7, 2021           "FIRST FRIDAY EVENT!!  

Monday 

• Post 'Project Three' on Forum, -Final Project due at 5pm.

Homework    

• Post 'Project Three' in its completion on Forum, due on Monday, May 3rd, 5pm. 

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Friday

• Spring 2021 Media Dance Works Series 3 0f 3"Opening, 7:30pm. 

• POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA –TELL YOUR FAMILY &  FRIENDS!

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Week 15: May 10-14, 2021

Monday

• Debriefing w/ SNACKS & DRINKS! on Zoom or in-person, 5:20-7:20pm

Wednesday

• Reflective Essay is due by 5pm. See Syllabus for details.

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Homework 

• Reflective Essay is due on Wednesday, May 12th by 5pm

Week 16: May 17-21, 2021

Finals week !

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IT'S SUMMER!

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