DT2000 Dramaturgy Course description

Dramaturgy aims to further develop the students’ professionalism in relation to drama and theatre pedagogy.

Applicants may be able to take this course as an individual course if there are vacant places.

Passed DT1000 Drama and Theatre Communication or equivalent.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student:

• has knowledge of dramaturgical text analysis in a historical and contemporary perspective
• has knowledge of forms of communication and dramaturgical tools in scenic expressions
• has knowledge of central theories, models and methods within dramaturgy in a production perspective
• is familiar with research methods and has knowledge of ethics in the field of dramaturgy

Skills

The student:

• can analyze, elucidate and evaluate different aspects in the field of theatre
• can master practical work with dramaturgy and scenic instruments
• can shape, prepare and apply a directing concept
• can analyze, design, and evaluate dramaturgical concepts
• can reflect on his/her own dramaturgical competence
• can evaluate themselves as dramaturge in staging and group processes
• has insight into different forms of dissemination and ethical issues

General competence

The student:

• can reflect on and communicate knowledge about distinctive nature and directions
• can recognize and master idioms and experiment with artistic expression
• can plan and carry out projects over time based on various dramatic texts in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines
• can apply knowledge of forms of communication and dramaturgical tools in scenic expressions
• can apply his/her dramaturgical expertise and make reasoned artistic choices
• can contribute to nuanced views and experiences together with others in group processes and in scenic work
• can make choices of drama and theme and apply this in meeting with different target groups
• can apply central theories, models and methods within dramaturgy in a production perspective

Most of the work will take the form of practical workshops featuring discussion and testing of ideas, and related seminars and lectures. The students will be given great responsibility for their own learning and for organising and carrying out group work.

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

• one group project based on a one-act play
• preparation of two dramaturgical analyses of two given plays
• preparation of two directing concepts
• preparation and performance of two stage presentations
• one theoretical group assignment that reflects one or more dramaturgical issues
• fellow students’ presentations and subsequent assessment
• Particepate at two group stage presentations of dramaturgical analysis and directing concepts
• attendance at minimum 6 different theatre productions

Compulsory attendance at teaching activities:

The students cannot be absent for more than 20% of teaching and supervision activities subject to an attendance and participation requirement.

The exam in the course is twofold:

1. Development assignment - individual

The assignment must be on an issue linked to dramaturgy and relevant theory. 4500-5500 Words.

Assessed by two examiners. The course may be selected for grading by external examiners.

The assessment counts for 40% of the final pass grade.

The result of the exam can be appealed.

2. Practical exam - group

Two weeks’ preparation time is given. The assessment is based on the following criteria:

• the practical and visual effect of the concept on stage
• the candidates’ practical and theoretical dramaturgical knowledge
• the extent to which the dramaturgical choices have a sound academic basis

The assessment of the practical performance exam counts for 60% of the final pass grade. The result of the exam cannot be appealed.

Assessment

A grade scale with grades from A to E for pass (with A being the highest grade and E being the lowest pass grade) and F for fail is used for the final assessment.

In some cases, the practical/oral group exams can be held as individual exams.

Both parts of the exam must be awarded the grade E or better in order for the student to pass the course.

Absence - fail

Students who due to valid absence do not take one or several exam parts that make up the ordinary exam, or who are given an F in one or more of the exam parts that make up the exam, can register for a resit/rescheduled exam.

If the student is taking the rescheduled exam in part 1 (the development project), it is done in the same way as for the ordinary exam. If the student is taking the resit exam, the development project that was graded F in the ordinary exam must be significantly reworked/improved - e.g. based on the grounds given for the grade.

If the student is taking the resit/rescheduled exam in part 2, it must be taken pursuant to agreement with the faculty administration. Three weeks’ preparation time is given. The students are responsible for contacting the administration themselves.

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All aids allowed as long as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Grade scale A-F

1. Development assignment - individual​

Two examiners. External examiner is used frequently.

2. Practical exam - Group

Two examiners. External examiner is used frequently.

There is a 100% overlap with the course ZDT3 Drama and Theatre Communication - dramaturgy.