Performance Art

Catalog description

This class focuses on performance art practice, informed by the history and theory of this live art form. The main goal for students is to produce and perform their own performance art pieces. In the process of ideation, devising and performance of their pieces, students will explore the origins and history of performance art, and work closely with the instructors and with each other. Midway through the quarter, they will also receive help from Cassils, one of the leading contemporary performance artists. During their visit, Cassils will present their work in progress and make a "studio visit" to the class visit and offer their feedback on students' projects. The enrollment is limited to 10