An examination of the challenges and ethics of documenting and archiving performance art, and the ways in which documentation can shape our understanding and interpretation of the artwork.
Documentation techniques: This topic covers the methods used to capture and record performance art, such as photography, video, and audio recordings.
Preservation and restoration: This topic focuses on techniques for preserving and restoring performance art pieces, including cleaning, repairing, and protecting against environmental factors.
Accessioning and cataloging: This topic involves assigning unique identifiers and descriptions to performance art pieces so they can be easily found and retrieved.
Copyright and permissions: This topic covers the legal and ethical considerations involved in documenting and archiving performance art, including obtaining permission from artists and understanding copyright law.
Metadata and data management: This topic covers the tools and techniques used to manage the large amounts of data associated with documenting and archiving performance art.
Digital tools and technology: This topic examines the various digital tools and technologies available for capturing, storing, and accessing performance art documentation and archives.
Metadata standards and protocols: This topic covers the standardized metadata schemas and protocols used in performance art documentation and archiving, such as the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative.
Collection development and management: This topic involves the processes and strategies used to build and manage collections of performance art documentation and archives.
Outreach and education: This topic covers the approaches used to educate and engage audiences with performance art documentation and archives, including online exhibitions and public programming.
Collaboration and partnerships: This topic examines the benefits and challenges of collaboration and partnerships between institutions and individuals involved in performance art documentation and archiving.
Video Documentation: Video recording of a performance.
Audio Documentation: Audio recording of a performance.
Photographic Documentation: Still pictures taken of the performance.
Written Documentation: Written description of the performance.
Technical Documentation: Detailed documentation of the technical elements of the performance, such as lighting, sound, and staging.
Conceptual Documentation: Documentation that focuses on the conceptual ideas behind the performance.
Archival Documentation: Documentation that serves as a historical record of the performance.
Audience Feedback: Documentation of the audience's reactions and feedback to the performance.
Program Notes: Written notes about the performance, including information about the performers, the production team, and the context of the performance.
Press and Publicity Materials: Documentation of media coverage, press releases, and other materials used to promote and publicize the performance.
Post-performance Interviews: Interviews with performers, production team members, and audience members about their experiences with the performance.
Curatorial Documentation: Documentation created by curators and organizers of the performance, including plans, correspondence, and other materials used to create the performance.
Contractual Documentation: Documentation related to contracts and agreements with performers and production team members.
Institutional Documentation: Documentation related to the institutional processes and procedures involved in staging a performance.
Funding Documentation: Documentation related to funding for the performance, including grant proposals and reports.