Contemporary Art Practices 5.
Backstage Crew
● In charge of practical matter
Contemporary art is an active part of society that represents and mediates ● Stage manager, props people, technicians, designers, and make-up
social conditions with human aspirations. artists.
● Makes sure that the showplace is in order after the presentation.
1. Changes to Accepted Tradition and Accepted Taste -
Contemporary art tries to challenge age-old practices that hinder Production Plan
personal growth and development. Contemporary artists believe
that art should not be bound by traditional approaches to the 1. Concept
creation of art. ● Brainstorming, getting as many ideas as possible.
2. Understanding of a Multiplicity of Viewpoints - Artworks ● After the ideas are exhausted, the class selects the best one:
nowadays are not anymore ignorant of the complexities of history, realistic, practical, and suitable for production.
politics, and economics. Artists are becoming more exposed to the ● Idea-concept-theme-narrative for production
interconnectedness of people and realities, and these become part
of their work. 2. Plan
3. Issues and Ideas about the Role of Objects in Space and ● Plan is necessary for any “venture.”
Relationships between Objects - Contemporary arts are not ● A First step is setting objectives, what is your production all about,
limited to museums and galleries. Public spaces are now and what you want to achieve after the production.
considered by contemporary artists in the display and installation ● Next is to organize human and material resources; identify your
of their artworks. director, choreographer, actors, and other members of the
4. Use of Everyday Materials - Contemporary art transforms simple production team
objects and brings them to life. Recycle art has become a trend for ● Third is to assign persons to do specific tasks.
contemporary artists and the mass array of materials from disposals ● Fourth is to create a timetable for tasks and rehearsal.
gives artists room for wild imagination.
5. Employment of Contemporary Technology- Contemporary art 3. Presentation
makes use of available technology in the process of creating ● Highlight the production.
artwork. Technology has revolutionized the way contemporary ● The director’s job is to keep everyone calm.
artists produce art. ● Production should always start on time.
● The director gives an intro and introduces members.
Why is the production team important? ● At the end of the show the cast appears and the director thanks the
audience and all the supporters of the performance
● For division of labor. As much as possible multi-tasking should be
avoided to prevent confusion on the part of the members. 4. Feedback
● It promotes collaboration among members of the production team. ● At the end of the activity, the evaluation or feedback from your
● Communication- because of a production team there is clear peers and audience would help you assess the success of your
communication between the work that you need to do and not to work. After the presentation, the audience should answer an
do. evaluation or at least give their oral feedback about the
presentation.
Who are the members of the production team?
1. Writers
● Creation and development of the script
● Putting into writing the entire plan; make speaking lines.
● Make lines straight to the point
● Composing of short intro and final speech
2. Director
● Overall supervisor
● Turning the concept into reality
● He/she forms the cast and assigns roles to actors. Chooses venue,
set design, color scheme, costumes, props, lighting, and sound
effects.
● Moves everyone to action.
● Must be open to the suggestions of the production team
3. Choreographer
● Designs and arranges dance steps. Sees to it that choreography is in
line w/ the theme
● Provides a framework for dance.
● Must show a pleasant and agreeable manner.
4. Actors/Performers
● More defined roles
● Must do what the director or choreographer asks them to do.
● Lead actors may improvise lines, actions, and scripts.
● Supporting cast has to follow strict instructions from the
director/choreographer.
