Teaching Workshop: Workshop Studying the Circus
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The workshop "Circus Study Days" is based on a full immersion in the world of circus, an art that has inspired painters, poets, directors and which still today expresses some of the most interesting realities of live entertainment, from Cirque du Soleil to the street theatre avant-garde. During one week, a series of meetings and round tables will be held with artists, companies, historians and professionals in the sector highlighting the various facets of this art, with particular attention to the possibilities of doing circus in Italy today, to the conditions of live show due to the coronavirus and to the iconic figure of the clown. All the activities are coordinated by Professor Alessandro Serena, who will present a historical insight into the circus, its disciplines and the different forms it has taken over time.
Expected learning outcomes
Circus is an area offering several opportunities not only for artistic jobs, but also prospects in financial, technical and marketing activities. In the workshop students will have the knowledge of the historical context and the main features of the circus productions. In particular, they will able to deal with critical awareness the contemporary circus expressions.
Lesson period: First semester
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The workshop "Circus Study Days" is based on a full immersion in the world of circus, an art that has inspired painters, poets, directors and which still today expresses some of the most interesting realities of live entertainment, from Cirque du Soleil to the street theatre avant-garde. The workshop highlights how the circus offers many opportunities to the young, both in artistic and management context. A series of meetings and round tables will be held with artists, companies, historians and professionals in the sector. On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of Moira Orfei's birth, considered the queen of Italian circus, will be given space to the several women who work in this kind of show. Participants will have the possibility to see live performance and discuss with our times circus protagonists. All the activities are coordinated by Professor Alessandro Serena, who will present a historical insight into the circus, its disciplines and the different forms it has taken over time. Students will find all the information and updates on the site www.opencircus.it.
Prerequisites for admission
The workshop is addressed to all the bachelor and master students of Humanities Faculty. Students not from the Cultural Heritage Department will have to ask their department for confirmation in order to include the workshop in their study plan. Classes are in Italian language.
Pre-registrations are made by writing to [email protected] or contacting the number 334 6503872.
Pre-registrations are made by writing to [email protected] or contacting the number 334 6503872.
Teaching methods
Meetings with circus artists and companies. Round tables with historians and professionals of the popular show. Watching and commenting on live performances, shows and themed films
Teaching Resources
The workshop will take place on 22-26 November 2020. More information about registrations and about the programme will be published on the website www.opencircus.it and on the Scienze dei beni culturali course website a month before the start of event.
Info: [email protected] - 334 6503872
Info: [email protected] - 334 6503872
Assessment methods and Criteria
Mandatory attendance.
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