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FaVU-STUPAcad. year: 2024/2025
The course Theory of Performativity is loosely related to the course Analysis of Performance taught in the winter semester. This semester will focus primarily on Richard Schechner's theoretical work, which draws on both the author's deep interest in the subject of ritual and his practical experience in theatre and the performing arts. In the lecture part, key themes of Schechner's theory of performance will be presented. In the seminars, students will present papers prepared by studying selected chapters of the recommended literature. Learners are encouraged*to choose topics related to their own creative interests for their papers.
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Graduation from the Analysis of Performativity course is recommended.
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A condition for the award of credit is the presentation of a paper (approx. 30 min.) with the use of visual accompaniment, as well as the submission of a seminar paper of approx. 10 standard pages.
A minimum of 50% attendance is required. Any justified lower attendance is compensated in the appropriate proportion by the preparation of additional seminar work submitted during the examination period.
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The aim of the course is to introduce students to the theory of performativity as it is anchored in the discipline of performance studies and specifically in the work of Richard Schechner.
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Identify and apply the basic concepts and categories of performativity theory in thinking about artistic practice;
- describe the means used to realize a specific performance artwork;
- identify current aesthetic trends in performance art;
- compare the different approaches of selected performance expressions;
- apply the basic terminology of the discipline in writing an academic text.
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