Perspectives in Arts as Culture: Dancing With the Machine
DANC 377
Spring 2026
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Perspectives: Dancing With the Machine is an intensive studio course exploring the breadth and depth of dance and technology. Students will learn advanced post-production, motion capture, and video recording techniques, and be introduced to historical examples of dancing with early modes of technology as well as to contemporary cutting-edge works. Class sessions will include viewings of dance works, technical demonstrations, group discussions, and conversations with practitioners in the field. Readings and screenings will examine the relationship between dance, technology, contemporary art, and popular culture. Students will learn how to use the 3D motion capture studio and record live dance performances. Software will include Adobe Premiere, AfterEffects, Blender, and DaVinci Resolve. Through weekly exercises and a final independent project, students will learn to work collaboratively and develop a distinct creative voice. The course will culminate with a final dance video project, to be screened at the end of the semester. Previous experience in Adobe Premiere Pro software is required. Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed ARST 286, ARST 386, DDC 108, or DDC 448. All students must be concurrently enrolled in the virtual production lab which meets Fridays 1:20 p.m.-2:50 p.m. in DDC 100. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
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| Course Format: Studio | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
The POI
Please create a 1-2 minute video answering the following questions: What is your name? What is your major? Have you taken video production courses at Wesleyan? If so, which one(s)? Do you have experience using video editing software and camera equipment? If so, which one(s)? Please describe your favorite dance video, artist, or dance style. What do you like about it/them? Applicants are encouraged to share links to any past creative projects. All materials must be emailed to pbermudez@wesleyan.edu and pbeaman@wesleyan.edu in order to have your POI approved. Questions: pbeaman@wesleyan.edu |
| Instructor(s): Beaman,Patricia Bermudez,Pedro Times: ..T.R.. 01:00PM-02:30PM; Location: NO ROOM; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 15 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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