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DRA3192

Master's thesis. Practical Master's in Applied Theatre and Dramaturgy

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 30
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Master thesis and adjusting oral exam

About

About the course

Course content

DRA3192 Master's Thesis constitutes the written part of the practical work with Applied Theatre and/or Dramaturgy that was carried out by the students in DRA3191. The practical work can be either students' own practical project or a internship in an institution. In this course, the students will, in the form of a master's thesis, account for and reflect critically on the artistic and/or art pedagogical research questions stemming in the practical work in DRA3191.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have:

  • in-depth knowledge of art-based research, specially in relation to the topic and research question of the candidate's own master's project
  • overview and knowledge of relevant theories and concepts
  • knowledge of methodological and ethical challenges related to the thesis

Skills

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

  • reflect self-critically on own project using relevant perspectives from the field
  • locate own practice in a disciplinary and cultural context
  • communicate and discuss disciplinary perspectives orally and in writing, following academic standards
  • be able to evaluate relevant ethical issues in research.

Learning methods and activities

Supervision will be provided in connection with the work on the assignment.

The master’s thesis can be written in Scandinavian or English. Every master’s thesis must include a Scandinavian and English summary. Please see link for the numbers of hours of supervision eligible for yourmasters thesis given by the Faculty of Humanities: :https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masteravtale+HF

Compulsory assignments

  • Presentation of own work on the master's thesis

Further on evaluation

The final assessment for DRA3192 consists of following parts:

  • A written thesis of between 15.000 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.
  • 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:
Applied Theatre and Dramaturgy (MDT)

Required previous knowledge

DRA3191.

Subject areas

  • Drama and Theatre Studies

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Art and Media Studies

Examination

Examination

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

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Master thesis and adjusting oral exam
Weighting 100/100 Date Submission 2025-12-01 Time Submission 10:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Master thesis and adjusting oral exam
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment