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Thesis Type: Doctorate
Institution Of The Thesis: Gazi University, Eğitim Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Turkey
Approval Date: 2019
Thesis Language: Turkish
Student: TUĞBA ÇELEBİ
Supervisor: Alev Çakmakoğlu Kuru
Abstract:
The aim of this research is to determine the effects of theoretical and practical education of performance art, which has an important place in contemporary art, on students of visual arts departments. The research was carried out with 11 students of Department of Art Education in Gazi University, Faculty of Education, Department of Fine Arts. The study was conducted with fourth grade students in the experimental workshop class and lasted for nine weeks. This study applied a mixed method including qualitative and quantitative research designs.A significant difference was found between the pretest scores for measuring the level of general knowledge about performance art and the posttest scores which was conducted after the research. Prior to the research, students had indifferent responses to the survey questions measuring their level of interest in performance art but they developed a positive attitude towards performance art after nine weeks. During the research process, drama method was used in order to ensure the active participation of the students in both theoretical and applied classes. Accordingly, students were encouraged to practice with their bodies.In line with the curriculum of nine-week education period, the students presented live performances based on a selected topic that they felt close to them under the theme of “world through the eyes of children” and these performances drew attention to the difficulties experienced by children. Following the live performances in the exhibition hall, a satisfaction survey was applied. The results of the survey and students’ diaries revealed that all of the students were similarly satisfied with the process and the exhibition. Furthermore, they are expected to have a more positive attitude towards the performance art in the future.
Keywords : Contemporary Art, Performance Art, Drama, Visual Arts Education