Course - Research Methods in Theatre - DRA3000
DRA3000 - Research Methods in Theatre
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Practical demonstration and report
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project report with adjusting oral exam | 1/3 | |||
| Practical exam with adjusting oral exam | 2/3 | 1 days |
Course content
The course looks at Drama and Theatre from a research perspective and gives a short academic-historic background to contemporary Theatre studies and tendencies. The instruction focuses on the connection between theoretical and methodological choices, in a practical theoretical in-depth-study of artistic and art-educational research. The students will work experimentally with artistic and art-educational research forms, and with research communication in the form of performative, scenic expressions as well as written reflections. The course relates to UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focusing on sustainable use of materials and energy during the research process and dissemination of research.
Learning outcome
The student is prepared for the researcher role, and for his/her independent Master's project
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have knowledge about:
- the academic field of Drama and Theatre in terms of research and development
- forms of work and expressions in Theatre, as used in research and research communication
- contemporary and central research topics
- sustainable solutions in artistic and theatre educational research and research dissemination
Skills
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will know how to:
- plan, undertake, communicate and evaluate a practice-based project, by use of relevant theories
- give grounds for and evaluate choice of artistic design and method in Drama and Theatre projects directed against research- and development work
- be able to reflect upon their own artistic/art-educational process
- be critical of the use of materials and energy in research and research dissemination from a sustainable perspective
Learning methods and activities
The course consists of lectures, seminars and tutoring in practical sessions, a written portfolio and project work. The work will be marked with a letter grade. In addition, there will be a seminar where students can discuss project ideas for their thesis'. The first part of the seminar consists of joint introductions for all the department's master's students. Current topics for these introductions are, for example; the master's thesis as a genre, what a project description is, the master's agreement and the guidelines that otherwise regulate the master's study.
Students are required to check the results of practice assignments via Blackboard. Students are required to keep up to date on messages from the department or the lecturer via Blackboard. Teaching is usually conducted in Norwegian, but may take place in English.
Compulsory assignments
- 80 % attendance in instructions
- Written assignment
- An outline for a thesis project idea of 500- 1000 words
Further on evaluation
Final assessment consists of a project report that is adjusted through individual oral exam and counts 1/3 of the total grade, and a performance/practical demonstration that is adjusted through individual oral exam and counts 2/3 of the total grade. Performance/practical demonstration can be conducted either as a group or an individual. The form will be given by the course instructor. By failing the exam, the course must be retaken.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Drama and Theatre (MDT)
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the Master's programme in Drama and Theatre
Course materials
Aprox. 800 pages set texts
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRA3005 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2014 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Drama and Theatre Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Practical demonstration and report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Project report with adjusting oral exam
1/3
Submission
2023-10-16
INSPERA
10:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Practical exam with adjusting oral exam 2/3
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Project report with adjusting oral exam 1/3 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Practical exam with adjusting oral exam 2/3
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"