Course - Contemporary Dramaturgy - DRA3004
Contemporary Dramaturgy
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
This course provides an in-depth understanding of contemporary dramaturgical perspectives, models, and strategies. Students engage in analyses of their own and/or others’ practices as part of their reflective work. The content of the course may vary from semester to semester and is connected to the research projects of the academic staff.
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:
- 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
- Written submission
- 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 Canvas.
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