DANCE
2002-2004
Description
The dance department anticipates continued growth. The department is seeking funding to support recent expansions in staffing, curriculum, and facilities. The current condition of technology is as follows: In an office space which is already to small and inefficient, the department maintains two computers, which serve two full-time faculty, eight part-time faculty, and the newly created position of Dance Operations Facilitator. Renovations to the lighting and sound systems in room 409 are almost complete. Room 409, which has been designed specifically as a dance studio and is the only such facility on campus, is an extremely high traffic facility, accommodating virtually all department offerings as well as dance concert rehearsals, performances, and special events, which serve the college and surrounding communities.
Curriculum Impact
Due to the fact that room 409 accommodates over 90% of all department offerings, the impact of technology on curriculum is substantial. Completing renovations to Room 409 and purchasing instructional technology are vital components to maintaining the current curriculum and further developing new curriculum.
Approximate Number of Students Served
The dance department serves approximately 1,100 Grossmont College students and 2,000 students, teachers, and children in surrounding communities through ongoing outreach programs per academic year. Perceived growth is only limited by a lack of facilities. Additional facilities, either on or off-campus would allow for continued growth.
Support Impact
Installation of equipment and instructional support furniture would, most likely, require some personnel support.
Year 1 (2002-2003)
Objective
Additional curtains installed over the windows in room 409, when closed, would effectively block out all incoming light, creating a theatre setting for video taping, rehearsals and performances. Having this capability would allow faculty and students to use the lighting system at any time of day. Small performances would also be made possible with this addition.
The dance department office is a small, high-traffic space accommodating two full-time faculty and one part-time facilitator. This space is also used by eight adjunct faculty. The 15’ x 10’ office needs to be renovated to increase organization, efficiency, and productivity. Having an efficient floor plan and appropriate support furniture will allow for more effective traffic flow, increased storage, and expanded work spaces for the full-time faculty and the Dance Operations Facilitator.
Educational and performance videos, which are used by faculty for research, and also as instructional aides, are currently available on DVD format. Installing DVD players in room 409 and the dance office would allow faculty and students to take advantage of current, and more efficient technologies. Once a DVD is made available, older VHS format tapes can be transferred to DVD and archived.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase and install a pull curtain system for the windows in room 409. Purchase and install appropriate instructional support furniture in the dance department office (room 414). Purchase and install two DVD players, one in room 409, and one in room 414. The contractor would do curtain installation. Installation of support furniture and DVD players would require support personnel.
Update on Objectives
As of this writing, November 26, 2002, the above mentioned purchases and associated installations have not been made
Year 2 (2003-2004)
Objective
A digital camera would assist faculty and students in evaluation of choreography, technique and movement qualities. The camera would also be used to document student and faculty dance performances. In addition, the camera would enable the photographer to capture digital images, which could then be used to aid in graphics for department promotional materials, and master classes.
The dance department has maintained the piano in Room 409, which is used for accompanying technique classes, for the past 18 years. The piano has been repaired and/or tuned many times and is due to be replaced.
A Fat Caliper testing machine is needed for several classes in the department. This instrument would be used by faculty and students to gain some perspective of individual body fat percentage and chart personal progress.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase a digital camera and tripod. Purchase and deliver one piano. Purchase a Fat Caliper testing machine. Piano delivery may require support personnel.