Course - Contemporary Dramaturgy - DRA3004
Contemporary Dramaturgy
About
About the course
Course content
This course gives an in-depth understanding for contemporary dramaturgical perspectives, models and strategies. The content of the course can vary from semester to semester, and it is connected to the collegiums relevant research projects.
Based on dramaturgy understood as a reflexive and expanded practice, the course looks at, among other things, the connections between art forms and organizational forms. The course also focuses on dramaturgical perspectives and working methods in the performing arts field.
Central to the course is students' understanding of dramaturgy in their own master's project.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have:
- insight into recent tendencies, perspectives, strategies and working methods in dramaturgical practice
- understanding how dramaturgy can be used to develop concepts, analyze works, events and processes
- knowledge of dramaturgical concepts where relationship between art forms and the organizational / infrastructural forms are central
Skills
Upon successful completion of this course, students will know how to:
- use a relevant, operational and advanced contemporary dramaturgical vocabulary.
- make use of contemporary dramaturgical perspectives and approaches in one's own or others' artistic work
- be able to independently and critically apply dramaturgical perspectives and concepts in written and oral communication
- apply dramaturgical concepts in different contexts
Learning methods and activities
Instruction consists of lectures and seminars and course requirements.
Compulsory assignments
- 80 % mandatory attendance
- Approved topic for the semester paper and outline with an annotated bibliography
- Oral presentation
Further on evaluation
The final assessment is based on a term paper of 3000-4000 words. The word count does not include front-page, preface, table of contents, literature list or attachments. The number of words must be stated to the thesis, and the student is responsible for its accuracy. The assignment is assessed with a letter grade.
Students are required to stay updated on the messages from the institute and lecturers via Blackboard.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Applied Theatre and Dramaturgy (MDT)
Recommended previous knowledge
DRA3000, FM3004 and DRA3008.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Set readings of approx. 600 pages in addition to specific works/ artistic material.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| HFDT304 | 7.5 sp | |
| HFDT304 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Drama and Theatre Studies