Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Master in performing arts (120 ECTS) (Master international) | 5 crédits | |||
| Master in history of art and archaeology : musicology (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits | |||
| Master in performing arts (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Analysing a performance is a specific challenge which goes beyond simple description or subjective commentary. It requires the development of a methodology allowing the multiciplicity of current aesthetics to be addressed, while retaining a certain objectivity. This is all the more true of the signs used in theatrical language, which was relatively hierarchical until the 20th century, but which today completely blurs all established boundaries. The structure of the character and the story, the role of space, the status of the text, the relationship with the audience ... all this transforms and gives rise to limitless experimentation of possible configurations. How to read a performance? How to analyse the effects which it produces? The course will look at analytical tools which can be used in critical analysis through given performances. Video extracts of performances and the seasonal theatre programme will be used.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The aim of the course is that students will become independent in their objective analysis of theatre performances.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
A list of performances will be available.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
We will alternate presentations and a seminar by the students.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Class attendance is requiered.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
The distance course will mix written and video-conference lectures.
The final evaluation will consist of a dissertation.
Recommended or required readings
The reading of the following book is required:
DELHALLE Nancy, Théâtre dans la mondialisation. Communauté et utopie sur les scènes contemporaines, Presses Universitaires de Lyon, 2017.
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
written work
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
The course exam consists of an oral dissertation and an analysis of performances seen.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Nancy Delhalle Professor 04 366 57 61 ndelhalle@uliege.be