ELEMENTS OF THEATRE AND LIVE ART PRODUCTION I

The course is part of the Master's Degree Program in Economics and Management of Arts and Cultural Activities, offering research methodologies and professional approaches to managing the arts. It provides in-depth knowledge of theatre, dance, and live art by introducing students to the principal theories governing their production and reception.

Students will be able to situate theater, dance, and performance productions within the broader context of arts and cultural heritage. They will also be able to apply key managerial concepts to these areas. During the course, they will learn to critically analyze performances and take notes from both lectures and reference texts to grasp key concepts, while developing analytical and synthesis skills. Finally, students will learn how to use specialized vocabulary effectively.

No prerequisites or basic knowledge of theatre are required to attend the course.

The course will provide in-depth knowledge of contemporary theatre, dance, and performance art as forms of cultural heritage. Students will engage with a wide range of theatrical theories and performance practices, starting with a selection of video recordings of theatre shows and progressing to the analysis of different genres, production processes, and the mechanisms that influence audience reception. The terminology needed to understand the texts under scrutiny will be introduced and discussed in class. For non-attending students, the program remains the same; however, a meeting with the professor is recommended before taking the final exam.

Christopher B. Balme, The Cambridge Introduction to Theater Studies, Cambridge University Press, 2008 (chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11).

Patrice Pavis, The Routledge Dictionary of Performance and Contemporary Theatre, London, Routledge, 2016 (only some entries, see moodle)
(https://books.google.it/books ? id=ryYRDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA161&lpg=PA161&dq=performance+studies+dictionary&source=bl&ots=fUaVN_eBlo&sig=ACfU3U3Vb6UcUT- 2g7vuXKMR0BtBJ9Sb9Q&hl=it&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiGlPOK1eroAhXLfMAKHcNXA0IQ6AEwBHoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=performance%20studies%20dictio nary&f=false.)

A selection of essays and videos is available in the dedicate section of Moodle

The exam consists of a joint oral presentation covering this program and the second part of the course led by Prof. Bettinello. The case study for the oral presentation must be agreed upon in advance with both professors, who will assess the originality of the analysis (50%), the ability to use specialized vocabulary (20%), and the inclusion of specific references to the texts in the exam program (30%). The oral exam lasts approximately 20 minutes.

Grades in the range of 18-22 correspond to a sufficient level; grades in the range of 23-26 correspond to a fair level; grades in the range of 27-30 correspond to an excellent level, and honors are awarded for outstanding performance.

The course is structured around a series (15) of lectures that include screenings of images and videos, and discussions. It is also linked to an e-learning platform (moodle.unive.it), where students can find information about the required readings and access links to the videos presented and discussed in class.

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This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Poverty and inequalities" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development