Exercise 1: Happening

Develop an idea for a happening you would like to create. A happening is simply a set of instructions or images for participants to follow. Think of this like a "program" for us to run and may include the use of objects provided by you. Your instructions should be printed on sheets up paper so they can be handed out to participants.

We will not be using the sound or video equipment in the Hypercube for this exercise, but you can include the use of technology in your instructions. Your happening can take place anywhere on the 2nd floor common area of Shwayder.

Readings

Read the following:

• Performance Art 101: The Happening, Allan Kaprow
• An Interview with Allan Kaprow - John Held Jr 1988

And listen to:

• Allan Kaprow - How to Make a Happening on LP 1966

Inspiration:

• Fluxus workbook

Due dates

• 3/29: In progress presentation (ideas, inspiration, work you've done so far, examples) for critique
• 4/01: Setup & execution of the Happening
• 4/04: 1 page creative statement (concept, intention, choices made, influences, what worked/what didn't)