Module #1 Introduction to Movement and Performance Art Exploring the history and key concepts of movement and performance art, including its relation to other art forms and disciplines.
Module #2 Understanding the Body as a Medium Examining the body as a vessel for expression, communication, and storytelling in movement and performance art.
Module #3 Movement Fundamentals:Space, Time, and Energy Introducing the core principles of movement, including spatial awareness, timing, and energetic intention.
Module #4 Improvisation and Spontaneity Developing skills in improvisation and spontaneity, exploring the role of intuition and creativity in movement and performance art.
Module #5 Basic Movement Techniques:Alignment, Flexibility, and Strength Building a foundation in basic movement techniques, including alignment, flexibility, and strength exercises.
Module #6 Introduction to Dance History Surveying the evolution of dance forms, from classical to contemporary, and their influences on movement and performance art.
Module #7 Performance Art History Examining the development of performance art, from its roots in the 1960s to current trends and practices.
Module #8 The Artists Voice:Authenticity and Vulnerability Exploring the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in movement and performance art, and strategies for cultivating these qualities.
Module #9 Creating a Performance Score Learning to create a performance score, including structuring time, space, and action.
Module #10 Collaboration and Devising Developing skills in collaboration and devising, including working with others to generate new material.
Module #11 Costume, Makeup, and Set Design Exploring the role of costume, makeup, and set design in enhancing the narrative and aesthetic of a performance.
Module #12 Lighting and Sound Design Understanding the technical aspects of lighting and sound design, and how to effectively integrate them into a performance.
Module #13 Documenting Performance Art Learning strategies for capturing and documenting performance art, including photography, videography, and written description.
Module #14 Performing in Different Spaces Adapting performances to non-traditional spaces, including site-specific and immersive environments.
Module #15 The Politics of Performance Examining the social, cultural, and political contexts of performance art, including issues of identity, power, and activism.
Module #16 The Body and Technology Exploring the intersection of technology and the body in performance art, including the use of wearable technology and virtual reality.
Module #17 Cross-Disciplinary Approaches Investigating the intersection of movement and performance art with other disciplines, such as theater, visual arts, and music.
Module #18 Curating and Producing Performance Art Learning the skills and strategies involved in curating and producing performance art events and festivals.
Module #19 Self-Care and Injury Prevention Prioritizing physical and mental well-being, including strategies for injury prevention and self-care in movement and performance art.
Module #20 Audience Engagement and Participation Strategies for engaging and involving audiences in movement and performance art, including participatory and immersive practices.
Module #21 Performance Art and Social Change Examining the potential of performance art to spark social change and raise awareness about important issues.
Module #22 The Business of Performance Art Navigating the practical and financial aspects of a performance art career, including marketing, funding, and networking.
Module #23 Critical Writing and Reviewing Developing skills in critical writing and reviewing, including analyzing and articulating the aesthetic and conceptual aspects of performance art.
Module #24 Artistic Residencies and Community Engagement Exploring opportunities for artistic residencies and community engagement, including outreach, collaboration, and co-creation with local communities.
Module #25 Digital Performance and Online Platforms Adapting performance art for digital platforms, including live streaming, online festivals, and social media engagement.
Module #26 Archiving and Preserving Performance Art Strategies for documenting, archiving, and preserving performance art, including the role of museums and archives.
Module #27 Mentorship and Feedback Establishing effective mentorship relationships and receiving constructive feedback to inform artistic growth and development.
Module #28 Career Development and Portfolio Building Building a professional portfolio and creating a plan for long-term career development in movement and performance art.
Module #29 Teaching and Leading Workshops Developing skills in teaching and leading workshops, including lesson planning, facilitation, and community engagement.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Movement and Performance Art career
