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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:
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005


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