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Course content.
Revolutionize the presentation forms of the performative arts. The art and theatre environment is redefining itself at a tremendous pace. From immersive theatre and augmented reality to temporary spaces, intermedial theatre and performance projects, through to theatrical installations and hybrid spaces with performative practice – in both analogue and digital form. The focus of these projects is primarily on reinterpreting and reintegrating the role of the audience. People in the audience are no longer merely recipients of a performance but rather a dynamic part of it. This minor explores how the performative arts can be reinterpreted and approached differently in their countless presentation formats using innovative space and staging concepts. The resulting study of current political and sociocultural developments is an important part of the minor.

The minor, offered by the Theatre discipline, is taught in German and English and aimed at Bachelor’s and Master’s students. The combination possibilities of this minor with a major are listed in the PDF below. The minor is offered alternately.

Skills acquired in the course.
On completing the Minor in New Performative Spaces, students will be able to: 
–  Develop a project collaboratively in a team, based on their artistic interest  
–  Conceptualize and describe a desired audience experience from the perspective of the target audience 
–  Analyse “new performative spaces” in terms of an expanded concept of space in relation to performative strategies and to intervene creatively in those spaces 
–  Use a diverse set of tools (scenography, sound, programming, etc.) to stage situations in which audiences can participate to varying degrees  
–  Refer to a wide range of artistic projects that work with “new performative spaces” according to the course objectives

Admissions requirements.
This minor is aimed at students who have a strong interest in exploring new performative spaces. Other admissions requirements include a readiness to collaborate in a range of groups, a good command of English, and a letter of motivation. 

Language skills required.
You need the following languages to take this minor:
–  German and English: to be able to follow a discussion
–  German or English: to actively participate in a verbal exchange
–  German and English: to understand a text
–  German or English: to write a text

Benefits of studying at ZHdK.
–  Students from a variety of subject areas explore content-related, aesthetic and formal issues.
–  Excursions, exercises as well as group visits to current exhibitions and installations provide the basis for the discussion formats developed in the module.
–  The minor programme includes exciting guest lecturers with new perspectives.

Time structure
This minor takes place all-day during minor weeks 2–4 and 8–10.
→ Graphic: time structure of the “New Performative Spaces” minor (PDF download)

→ More information about this minor (PDF download)

Minor Coordination

At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.