Viewpoints and cognition: Soft focus and multisensory integration

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https://doi.org/10.5965/1414573103422021e0101

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Cognitive Psychology, Synaesthesia, Dance, Viewpoints

Abstract

Viewpoints training has been a tool for dance and drama improvisation and composition. It is theorized that Viewpoints develops the senses to respond quickly to surrounding stimuli, highlights attention, improves the sense of aliveness on stage, develops awareness and group dynamics. Concepts from cognitive psychology were used to understand the processes that can take place during the training. It is suggested that a type of " synesthesia" may occur and increase the interaction between the senses. A quasi experiment was applied to investigate the perceptual and cognitive processes involved. Results reveal a positive impact on group synchrony and cohesion.

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Fatima Wachowicz, Universiodade Federal da Bahia (UFBA)

Pos-Doutoral na Western Sydney University, The MARCS Institute, Australia, como bolsista CAPES (2014-2015). Doutorado pelo Programa de Pos-Graduação em Artes Cenicas na Universidade Federal da Bahia (PPGAC/UFBA), bolsista CAPES (2006-2009). Mestrado em Artes Cênicas pela Universidade Federal da Bahia (2005). Especialização em Dança Cênica pela Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (2000). Graduação em Licenciatura Plena em Dança pelo Centro Universitário da Cidade-UniverCidade/RJ (1999). Professora Adjunta na Escola de Dança/Programa de Pos-Graduação em Dança na Universidade Federal da Bahia.

Catherine J. Stevens, Western Sydney University

Cognitive psychologist Catherine Stevens investigates the psychological processes in creating, perceiving, and performing music and dance, and applies experimental methods to evaluate complex systems and human-computer interaction. She holds BA (Hons) and PhD degrees from the University of Sydney. Kate is Professor in Psychology and Director of Research and Engagement in the MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development at the University of Western Sydney (http://marcs.uws.edu.au/).

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2021-12-13

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WACHOWICZ, Fatima; STEVENS, Catherine J. Viewpoints and cognition: Soft focus and multisensory integration. Urdimento: Revista de Estudos em Artes Cênicas, Florianópolis, v. 3, n. 42, p. 1–33, 2021. DOI: 10.5965/1414573103422021e0101. Disponível em: https://revistas.udesc.br/index.php/urdimento/article/view/20814. Acesso em: 22 dec. 2024.

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Vol. 3 No. 42 (2021): Viewpoints e Método Suzuki em praticas artísticas e pedagógicas | Pedagogia das Artes Cênicas em tempos pandêmicos: Criações online e ensino emergencial remoto II

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Dossiê Temático: Viewpoints e Método Suzuki em práticas artísticas e pedagógicas

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