PERFORMATIVE AND THEATRICAL CULTURES

The course explores performing and theatrical cultures with a specific focus on performative space, understood as the physical, symbolic, and relational environment where theatrical representation or performative action takes place. Through the analysis of video recordings of theatrical performances, live performances, and historical examples, the course addresses the relationship between body, environment, and audience, examining different spatial models in the history of both Western and non-Western theatre.

By the end of the course, students will be able to critically analyze performative space as a scenic construction, symbolic relationship, and site of audience experience; to contextualize a performance or theatrical production within its cultural and artistic framework, identifying its spatial, corporeal, and relational specificities; to appropriately use the specialized and conceptual vocabulary of performing and theatrical arts; to apply interdisciplinary methods (historical, semiotic, anthropological) in the analysis of performances and performative environments; and to develop independent reflections, formulate critical hypotheses, and argue with coherence, clarity, and terminological precision.

A working knowledge of English is required in order to understand some of the texts included in the exam syllabus, as well as the videos and documentaries screened and discussed during the course.

The course aims to teach students how to analyze performative and scenic space in its aesthetic, historical, and functional dimensions; to understand the dynamics between body, environment, and audience; to use the vocabulary of performance arts correctly; and finally, to connect examples of performance to the cultural contexts of their production and reception.

A selection of essays and videos is available on the Moodle platform (the password will be provided via email by Prof. Franco).

The assessment of learning is conducted through an oral exam lasting approximately 15 minutes and based on the materials included in the exam syllabus

written and oral

The assessment criteria are based on the punctuality and extent of knowledge of the topics covered in class and/or learned through the study of the material listed in the syllabus (50%); correctness and propriety in the use of the specific vocabulary (30%) and care in exposition (20%). Grades in the 18-22 range correspond to a sufficient level; grades in the 23-26 range correspond to a fair level; grades in the 27-30 range correspond to an excellent level and honours is awarded for excellent level evidence.

Lecture-based course alternating traditional lessons with visual support (videos and slides) and moments of collective discussion.

Ca ’Foscari applies Italian law (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) for the support and accommodation services available to students with disabilities or specific learning disabilities. If you have a motor, visual, hearing or other disability (Law 17/1999) or a specific learning disorder (Law 170/2010) and you require support (classroom assistance, technological aids for carrying out exams or exams individualized, accessible format material, note retrieval, specialist tutoring to support the study, interpreters or other) contact the Disability and DSA office disita@unive.it.

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