THEA 374 - Experimental Theatre

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

THEATRE ARTS

Description:

This course will examine the movements and artists from the twentieth century to today, beginning with the Futurists and all forms of 'the new' that followed: avante-garde, Dada, Surrealism, Complicite, La Mama, SITI Company, Wooster Group, and others. Students will trace the Futurists' focus on speed, technology, youth, violence, and objects such as the car and industrial city to contemporary and emerging art forms, media, and performance today, and examine the century of avant-garde art that informs today's non-traditional theatre making. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to: (1) Explain key characteristics in Futurism and the Avant-garde (2) Research the primary artistic and cultural movements of the twentieth century in the avant-garde and other experimental art forms. (3) Examine how media and technology support experimental theatre and performance. (4) Create a piece of experimental theatre/art in collaboration with others. Listed Topics (1) Experimental theatre and its origins (2) Avant-garde Performance and Art. (3) Futurism, Surrealism, Dada. (4) La Mama, SITI Company, Wooster Group. (5)Media, technology, music, lighting, sound.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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