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DRA3192 - Master's Thesis. Practical Option.

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Master thesis and adjusting oral exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Master thesis and adjusting oral exam 100/100

Course content

DRA3192 Master's Thesis, Practical Option, constitutes the written part of the artistic or pedagogical investigation of the project. The thesis consists of the description of and reflection upon the project according to the approved project plan. In DRA3192 the student must critically reflect on the practical work performed in and place it within an academic and cultural context, as well as presenting the theoretical foundations of the thesis' research. Depending on the proposed topic of the thesis, the written work can either focus on the process of creating an artistic product, or on the product itself.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have:

  • Thorough knowledge about both practical and research in drama/theatre, related to the topics and research questions addressed in the candidates individual master's project.

Skills

Upon successful completion of this course, students will know how to:

  • reflect self-critically on his/her project, using relevant perspectives from the field of drama and theatre.
  • present and communicate argumentation in an adequate academic language, within academic standards.
  • be able to evaluate relevant ethical issues in research.

Learning methods and activities

Tutoring/supervision will be provided in connection with the work on the assignment. In addition to individual supervision by an assigned supervisor, a supervision seminar is offered every semester to all Masters students. This will cover the general needs for assistance related to the thesis work, as well as conversation and discussion related to the supervision, study progression, etc. The written thesis should between 20.000 and 25.000 words. The word count does not include front cover, preface, table of contents, bibliography or attachments. The thesis must include the word count typed, and it is the responsibility of the candidate that the word count is accurate. All students must write an abstract of the thesis of approx. 1/2 - 1 page. The abstract should be written in Norwegian and preferably in English. Teaching is usually conducted in Norwegian, but may take place in English. Please see link for the numbers of hours of supervision eligible for your masters thesis https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masteravtale+HF

Further on evaluation

The final assessment for DRA3192 consists of following parts:

  • A written thesis of between 20.000 and 25.000 words.
  • A subsequent discussion of the work with the examination committee of up to 30 minutes, adjusting the grade given for the thesis.

The candidate will, well ahead of the examination, be notified if the thesis is given the grade F (fail).

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Drama and Theatre (MDT)

Required previous knowledge

DRA3191. Requires admission to the Master's programme in Drama and Theatre.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Drama and Theatre Studies
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies

Examination

Examination arrangement: Master thesis and adjusting oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Master thesis and adjusting oral exam 100/100

Submission
2023-12-01


10:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Master thesis and adjusting oral exam 100/100

Submission
2024-05-22


10:00

INSPERA
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.
Examination

For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"

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