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University of Calgary Calendar 2015-2016 Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.58 School of Creative and Performing Arts 4.58.1 BA in Dance
4.58.1 BA in Dance

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.4 Graduation.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS AND NORMAL SEQUENCE

The BA in Dance requires the successful completion of the following program of study, which includes 66 to 93 units (11.0 to 15.5 full-course equivalents) in the Field of Dance:

First Year

Second Year

  • Dance 305, 307, 331, 333, 341, and 363
  • Kinesiology 259
  • 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) from outside the Field of Fine Arts but within the Faculties of Arts, Kinesiology and Science
  • 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) from outside the Field of Dance but within the Field of Fine Arts

Third Year

  • Dance 391, 405, 407, and 491
  • Dance 449 or 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) from outside of the Field of Dance but within the Field of Fine Arts (see note below)
  • Dance 427 or 481 (see note below)
  • 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) from outside the Field of Fine Arts but within the Faculties of Arts, Kinesiology and Science
  • 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in open options at the 300 level or above
  • 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) in open options

Fourth Year

  • Dance 427 or 481 (see note below)
  • Dance 449 or 0.5 full-course equivalent) from outside the Field of Dance but within the Field of Fine Arts (see note below) 
  • 9 units (1.5 full-course equivalents) from outside the Field of Fine Arts but within the Faculties of Arts, Kinesiology and Science at the 300 level or above
  • 9 units (1.5 full-course equivalents) in open options at the 300 level or above
  • 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in open options

Notes:

  • Dance 427, 449, and 481 are not offered every year. These courses are required without exception. Students must arrange their schedules to accommodate the alternating timetable.
  • “Fine-Arts (non-Dance) options” can be chosen from courses in the Fields of Art, Drama, and Music; and courses labelled Fine Arts.
  • “Arts/Science/Kinesiology options” can be chosen from courses offered by the Faculties of Arts, Science and Kinesiology with the exception of courses in the Fields of Art, Dance, Drama, and Music; and courses labelled Fine Arts.