Aesthetics and Performance Languages in Live Art

A.Y. 2025/2026
9
Max ECTS
60
Overall hours
SSD
M-FIL/05
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with a general understanding of performative languages through philosophical-aesthetic inquiry. Through critical analysis and practical exploration, the course seeks to develop the ability to theoretically interpret live performance in its creative and compositional mechanisms. Additionally, students will be equipped with tools to reach a high-level artistic, creative, and cultural awareness of live performance.
Expected learning outcomes
Ability to identify and theoretically analyze performative languages from the eighteenth century to the present. Skills to critically evaluate the cultural and historical context of live theater in its development and performative peculiarities. Development of creative competencies to design dramaturgy for live performance.
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

Lesson period
Second semester
Part A and B
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Part C
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours