DTV2200 Puppet Theatre Course description

Puppet theatre is an art form where figures and objects are brought to life by the puppeteer/actor manipulating them. Puppet theatre can be cultivated as a separate art form or integrated into ordinary theatre and also exists in various mixed forms.

The course shall provide a basis for organising and staging puppet theatre for and with children, young people and adults, and aims to give students a basic introduction to different aspects of the field. Puppet theatre is very well suited as a teaching tool and as a form of expression in different production -works In addition to students in the bachelor’s programme, the target group is actors, theatre workers, teachers, and other culture workers.

There is a 100% overlap with the course ZFIG1 Puppet Theatre 1. Applicants may be able to take this course as an individual course if there are vacant places.

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 advanced knowledge of low-carbon concrete for application in reinforced concrete infrastructures.;;

·;;;;;;;;has advanced knowledge of relevant degradation mechanisms for steel and concrete and consequences for the service life and load-bearing capacity of structures.

·;;;;;;;; has in-depth knowledge of strategies, methods and calculation models used to achieve the prescribed service life (working life) of reinforced concrete structures.

·;;;;;;;; has in-depth knowledge of the structural consequences of reinforcement corrosion on the load-bearing capacity of concrete structures.

·;;;;;;;; is capable of assessing various measures to extend the service life and of using various calculation methods and models to estimate the remaining service life and capacity of existing concrete structures.

Skills:

The student is capable of:

·;;;;;;;; designing structures that fulfill the Eurocode 2 requirements for durability and service life.

·;;;;;;;; carrying out service life predictions for concrete structures in marine environments.

·;;;;;;;; assessing the condition of and estimating the remaining service life and capacity of a relevant concrete structure.

·;;;;;;;; proposing measures to extend the service life of and repair methods for a relevant concrete structure

·;;;;;;;; carrying out capacity control of a damaged concrete structure or component.

General competence:

The student is capable of:

·;;;;;;;; acquiring new knowledge in the field and communicating it orally and in writing.

·;;;;;;;; understanding and analyzing scientific publications on the topics related to sustainability and durability of concrete structures.

·;;;;;;;; applying theories in practice based on scientifically justified choices of relevant sustainable solutions.

Ingen.

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 the possibilities of puppet theatre - artistic and didactic
• has knowledge of materials, form and colour linked to puppet theatre
• is familiar with the history, traditions and distinctive nature of puppet theatre and its place in society
• is familiar with research and development work in the field of puppet theatre
• has knowledge of the structure of a production
• has knowledge of role embodiment and characterisation
• has knowledge of the interaction between puppet and actor

Skills

The student:

• has basic skills in acting with puppets and objects
• is capable of making simple puppets for use on stage
• is capable of making simple scenic spaces for puppet theatre
• is capable of developing a dramaturgical and visual understanding of the puppet and space
• is capable of analysing, documenting and assessing practical artistic work
• is capable of using different search tools to find sources for assignments and project work
• is capable of assessing and referring to specialist literature that can shed light on an issue

General competence

The student:

• is capable of planning, staging and assessing puppet theatre productions for the target groups children, young people or adults
• is capable of discussing artistic choices and contributing to the development of good practice
• is capable of communicating important theories, issues and solutions in the field, both orally and in writing
• is familiar with new thinking and innovation processes in the field of puppet theatre

Most of the work will take place in workshops and seminars. The students will test different ideas and techniques and subsequently analyse the work. They will have responsibility for organising and carrying out their own group work. The students must therefore set aside time for individual work and group practice outside the ordinary time spent on teaching.

Lectures, workshops, discussions, presentations, assessment and excursions linked to the students’ understanding of the discipline and development of own practice. Study trips can be organised to relevant puppet theatre festivals/communities

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

• workshop and performance work
• internal group performances
• The students shall also stage a puppet theatre performance of at least ten minutes’ duration for an audience of children, young people and adults.

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 elements that are emphasised in the final assessment are whether the student demonstrates satisfactory knowledge of puppet theatre as a form of theatre and the student’s ability to discuss methods and issues in light of relevant theory.

The assignment shall have a scope of max. 20 pages and be assessed by an internal examiner. The course may be selected for grading by external examiners. The assessment of the development assignment counts for 40% of the final pass grade. The result of the exam can be appealed.

1. Practical performance exam - group

A group performance of approx. 30 minutes’ duration. Assessment of the performance with subsequent oral problematisation, discussion and assessment. Four weeks’ preparation time is given. The exam is assessed by two examiners. The course may be selected for grading by external examiners.

The assessment will be based on:

• aesthetic and ethical criteria
• artistic qualities
• suitability in relation to the target group

After the performance, the group shall reflect on and analyse both the process and product in conversation with the internal and external examiner. The group conversation is included as part of the assessment.

The practical performance exam counts for 60% of the 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 exams must be awarded the grade E or better in order for the student to pass the course

Alle hjelpemidler er tillatt så lenge regler for kildehenvisning følges.

The course deals with the sustainability and durability of important concrete infrastructures, like bridges, quays, dams, foundations etc, often exposed to severe environment and with a service life requirement of 100 years and more. Concrete is the most used construction material in the world. However, its large quantity leads to massive energy use, and the cement contributes to climate changes as ordinary portland cement stands for about 8% of the global greenhouse gas emission. In the design stage of reinforced concrete structures, reduced CO2- emission can be achieved by use of so-called "low-carbon concrete" and by smarter design resulting in reduced concrete volume. Designing for durability and long service life will contribute to reduced greenhouse-gas emission as well. Structural health monitoring, regular maintenance together with optimal repair and upgrading will prolong the service life of the structure, and accordingly contribute significantly the lower CO2- emission in the atmosphere.;

The course provides in-depth studies in topics such as: ;

• Low-carbon concrete
• Transport and degradation mechanisms of reinforced concrete
• Service life calculations and service life design of concrete structures
• Inspection and non-destructive testing
• Condition assessments and residual;service life of existing concrete structures

Admission requirements.

Three of four compulsory exercises must be approved in order for students to be able to take the exam. Students who fail to meet the coursework requirements can be given up to one re-submission opportunity before the exam.