The inevitable tensions within creative processes – rather than limiting our vision – have the potential to realize our deepest desires and wishes. This course explores the malleability of perception within art making. We will engage in collaborative, contemplative, choreographic, emotional, and imaginal practices that empower the “problems” of body, mind, and heart as sources of discovery. Much of the studio time will focus on finding a joyful effort in the body that extends into dance-oriented improvisation and making challenges. Yet artists across all disciplines are welcome and encouraged to share their own magical strategies for transforming lead into gold. Mystical, philosophical, and artist-memoir readings accompany the studio work. In-class dialogue, written reflections, and peer responses consider the global need for all of us to do this work together.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
-Investigate and utilize improvisational methodologies and structures in solo and collaborative embodied practices
-Develop practices for relating the kinesthetic/performative alongside the linguistic and visual
-Critically analyze their creative work in relationship to the work of their classmates and artists in the field through group discussion and writing exercises
-Organize, plan and present choreographic projects throughout their work in the course
Delivery Method: Fully in-person
Course Level: 2000-level
Credits: 1
Tu 4:10PM - 6:00PM (1st seven weeks)
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Course Frequency: One time only
Categories: 2000 , All courses , Dance (BFA) , First Seven Week , Fully In-Person , One Credit
Tags: Open to BA students