Essentials of Performance Arts 1 (5 cr)

Objective

The students can identify the mainstreams of the historical development in live performance productions and performing arts. They understand the connection between the current live performance production its earlier history. The students can outline the main features of past live performance productions to the present day. They can critically evaluate the present state of their field and future aspects with respect to history. The students are able to analyze live performances they see: they can name, describe and relate to each other different elements of a live performance, especially from the point of view of elements related to live performance engineering. The students are able to acquire information related to the history of live performance arts.

Content

Main features of the history of western performing arts
Main features of the history of live performance engineering.
Analysis of live performances.

Location and time

1.9.2024-20.12.2024, all sessions in Zoom

Materials

Instructions on the use of materials can be obtained from the Classroom workspace in the beginning of the course unit at the latest.

Teaching methods

Lectures, learning assignments, performance viewings

Employer connections

The contents of the course are reflected on student own work experience. Excursions to theatres and museums.

Exam schedules

n/a

International connections

Lectures of international guests.

Completion alternatives

Must be agreed with teacher of the course unit

Student workload

Lectures (Zoom) 24 h
Excursions to performances and museum 12 h
Learning assignments (Classroom) 99 h

Content scheduling

More information about the contents is available on Classroom Workspace.

Further information

The course requires at least 80% attendance. The procedure for replacing the absence is agreed with the teacher in charge of the course unit. The schedule of the course can be found in Lukkari. All parts of the course must be completed successfully.

Lectures and Zoom-sessions will be recorded for the participants. The recordings will be distributed for example by Microsoft Stream and Google Classroom. The recordings will be available for 2 years. If a student will not want to participate recordings, student should discuss with lecturer.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students know for the most part the outline of the history of performing arts and live performance engineering, and the key concepts of live performance analysis.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students know well the outline of the history of performing arts and live performance engineering, and the key concepts of live performance analysis. They are able to research and acquire new information about the history of the field of plive erformance arts. They are able to analyze structures and elements of a live performance.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students know well the outline of the history of performing arts and live performance engineering, and the key concepts of live performance analysis. They are able to research and acquire new information about the history of live performance arts. They are able to analyze structures and elements of a live performance in a detailed and versatile way. They are able to apply their knowledge of the history of performing arts in their activities in a versatile way.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students know for the most part the outline of the history of lperforming arts and live performance engineering, and the key concepts of live performance analysis.

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance and learning assignments 50%
Performance analysis assignments 50 %