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Subject 'Contemporary Performance 1'

Name in Estonian: Kaasaegne lavastuskunst 1

Year:   2016/2017    2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    2020/2021    

State codeST7110
Study languageEstonian
ChairDepartment of Scenography
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Grade prelim (letters)

Aim

To introduce the most remarkable scenographic phenomena in contemporary scenography with emphasis on the figurative perspective.
To define visual imagery, to learn how to differentiate it from a symbol and other meaningful phenomena in the scenery and to study its functioning mechanisms.
To open a new discourse around the visual image of “playful arts” (theatre, cinema, performance).

General description

Studying the theoretical basis of figurative language, observing the respective practical output in contemporary visual theatre (Romeo Castellucci, Thomas Ostermeier, Christophe Warlikowski, Robert Wilson, La Fura dels Baus, Pina Bausch, Alain Platel etc.).
Independent work – the presentation and discussion of the research of figurative theatre or analysis of a creative project in a seminar

Study outcome

Upon completion of the course, the student
-can differentiate between an image and other meaningful visual phenomena on the stage;
-can analyse the metaphorical /illustrative nature of staging;
-understands the functioning principles of an image and its possible effect on other staging components;
-has in-depth knowledge of the visual images created in contemporary theatre

Assessment methods and criteria

Presentation at the seminar
Assessment requirement – participation in classes and seminars and the presentation
AR – Pass/Credit – the student’s presentation features the information acquired during the lectures and the ability to project it on to a new material selected by the student
MA – Fail – the student’s presentation does not featuer the information acquired during the lectures, the works have been completed on an insufficient level
MI – Not present – the student has not participated in instruction or completed the independent work on time, the works have not been submitted on time.

In exceptional cases, the presentation may be submitted in written form.

Literature

Is taught in following curricula

2019: MST  
2018: MST  
2017: MST  
2016: MST  
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