UCL - The performing arts: methodology and comparative aesthetics

[THEA2160]

[30h] 4 credits

This two-yearly course is taught in 2007-2008, 2009-2010,...

Teacher(s):

Language: French

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

The exploration of a standard work from the repertoire from a varied theatrical (dramaturgical and scenographic) viewpoint.

Main themes

The work within the context of the author's other texts and the director's repertoire.

Content and teaching methods

Content: Analysis of a text and a number of examples of the way it has been represented on stage. Understanding and analysing stagecraft using concrete examples and examining all aspects of representation (translation, analysis of one or more characters, space, costumes, props, etc.), in order to identify the original contribution of each reading of the work.
Method: Teacher-led course. Personal work by the student. Exchanges and discussions.
Comparative approach. Video material will be used.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Personal file and participation in discussions.