Performance, Movement, and Social Space · Performance Art and Contemporary Theater

Spatial Dynamics and Scenography

Understanding how the physical environment of a performance influences the narrative and audience experience.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the proximity between performer and audience affect the intimacy of a scene?
  2. 2What visual elements are essential to establishing a sense of place in a minimalist setting?
  3. 3How can lighting and sound be used to manipulate the audience's perception of time?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Creating and Presenting - Grade 12ON: Foundations - Grade 12
Grade: Grade 12
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Performance, Movement, and Social Space
Period: Performance Art and Contemporary Theater

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