Course detail

Analysis of Performativity

FaVU-ANUPAcad. year: 2024/2025

The course Analysis of Performativity is conceived as a collective exploration in the field of performance theory. The classes are divided into two parts - lectures and seminars. The lectures introduce key topics in performance theory. In the seminars, students present papers prepared on the basis of a study of selected chapters of the recommended literature. Learners are encouraged to choose*chapter topics related to their own creative interests.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. akad. soch. Tomáš Ruller

Department

Department of Art History and Theory (KTDU)

Entry knowledge

Interest in the subject of performance. Basic orientation in contemporary art issues. Sufficient language skills to study texts in English.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

A condition for the award of credit is the presentation of a paper (approx. 30 min.) with the use of visual accompaniment, as well as the submission of a seminar paper of approx. 10 standard pages.

A minimum of 50% attendance is required. Any justified lower attendance is compensated in the appropriate ratio by the preparation of a supplementary seminar paper submitted during the examination period.

Aims

The aim is to introduce students to the theory of performance and performativity through joint reading and discussion of selected chapters from key publications in the field. The course should equip students with the necessary tools (concepts and theories) to think critically about performativity in contemporary art and beyond.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

- Identify features of some of the performance theories discussed within performance art practices (both within and outside the field of contemporary art)

- recognise and analyse contemporary approaches to performativity in the visual arts;

- apply the terminology of performance theory in verbal reflection on their own creative practice.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Anthony Howell – Analysis - Harwood Academy Publishers 1999 (EN)
WOLF, Laurie, COUNSELL, Colin. Performance Analysis: An Introductory Coursebook. Routledge; 1st edition, 2005. ISBN 978-0415224079 (CS)

Type of course unit

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. akad. soch. Tomáš Ruller

Syllabus

1. Decoding the Sign
2. Politics of Performance
3. Gender and Sexual Identity
4. Performing Ethnicity
5. Perfroming Body
6.Time and Space of Performance
7. Audience and Spectatorship
8. Stillness – Repetition – Inconsistency
9. Drive – Transitions – Presence
10. Image – Mimicry - Other
11. Chaos – Desire – Vision
12. Borders of Performance