舞蹈艺术硕士

这项由60个单元组成的学习计划，除了为高等教育中的潜在教学职业做准备之外，还着重于舞蹈的探索和介绍。该计划通过基于理论和实践的研究，教学机会，制作准备和研究以及包括在CSULB校园中展示原创舞蹈的论文项目，将MFA候选人纳入该系。舞蹈系选择保持MFA学位课程小巧和有选择性，以便为学位计划中的所有学生提供足够的资源。尽管该部门寻找的候选人的专业经验不包括学士学位学习，而是包括专业水平的调查和活动，但鼓励任何动作或舞蹈实践类型的编舞者向舞蹈硕士申请。
This 60-unit plan of study emphasizes choreographic exploration and production, as well as preparation for teaching careers in higher education. MFA candidates engage in theoretical and practice-based study in preparation for creating a choreographic thesis project produced on the CSULB campus.<br><br>The Department of Dance has chosen to keep the MFA degree program small and selective in order to provide adequate resources and teaching opportunities to all students in the degree plan. The Department seeks candidates with a body of choreographic work and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the field beyond baccalaureate study. Choreographers of any genre of dance practice are encouraged to apply.<br>Craft dances that communicate a declared intention, skills include actualizing concepts, directing and collaborating with performers and contributors, processing feedback, implementing revisions, and ethically/critically considering the role of the work in the contemporary climate.<br>Produce their own danceworks, students will demonstrate a working knowledge of lighting design, costume design, stage management, technical direction, house management, and/or public relations. Additionally, students will be able to work in collaboration with theater technicians and design professionals.<br>Articulate effectively in oral and written form their artistic and pedagogical goals/vision/philosophy, positioning them to work in higher education and/or the professional creative field. <br>Identify and characterize trends in the contemporary dance canon and articulate and advocate for the role of their work within the field.<br>Organize and communicate both practical and theoretical dance concepts in diverse pedagogical contexts, using knowledge gained via teaching practicum, internships, and the study of dance science.