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Academic Year 2004/2005
Seeing Performance Art: From Futurism to the Present
THEA 237 SP
In this course, we will visually explore the history of performance arts and its collision with theater; from the futurist movement, through the audio visual performances of Cunningham and Cage, to Foreman's theater.
Students
will conduct comparative research between arts forms and will then have the opportunity to do a visual performance project.
MAJOR READINGS
Goldberg, Rose Lee, PERFORMANCE ART: FROM FUTURISM TO THE PRESENT
Class Reader (Articles)
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Readings and participation
1. Project 1: Research & present one artist (from class listing)
2. Comparative essay between art forms (from class listing)
3. Visual performance
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Each class will consist in a guided discussion of art theory, art/theater history and art criticism.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA THEA
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Oteíza,Marcela
- Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: TST115;
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)
- SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 5
- SR. non-major: 3 Jr. non-major: 3 SO: 2 FR: 2
Special Attributes:
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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005
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