DTV3301 Art of oral storytelling Course description

Oral storytelling art is an artistic form of expression that is mainly performed as a stage solo expression. Oral storytelling takes place as an open and direct interaction between the storyteller and the listeners. The goal of the study is to provide a fundamental introduction to the practice, distinctiveness, theory, and artistic function of oral storytelling in contemporary time. The subject is suitable for anyone who wishes to express themselves artistically through oral storytelling in various contexts such as on stage, in a library, at a museum, in school, and similar settings. Oral storytelling is a practice-oriented subject.

If there is available capacity, the subject can be offered as a single course enrollment.

The subject is divided into three main areas with a strong emphasis on the development of the student's artistic and professional proficiency in oral storytelling.

These areas are:

- Artistic practice

- Performance

- Theory

There are compulsory assignments associated with each of these areas.

Passed DT1000 Drama and Theatrecommunication or equivalent and DT2000 Dramaturgy or equivalent for students in bachelorprogramme.

After completing this subject, the student will have the following learning outcomes, defined as knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge

• The student:Is familiar with the distinctiveness and history of oral storytelling.
• Has fundamental knowledge of central artistic methods and theories in oral storytelling.
• Has knowledge of narratives, forms of expression, and techniques.
• Understands the relationship between processes in target audiences, contemporary times, and narratives.
• Has knowledge of artistic practice as an exploration of oral storytelling.
• Is familiar with artistic research as a research method.
• Has insight into relevant results from research and developmental work from both national and international perspectives.

Skills

The student:

• Can make their own artistic choices based on the distinctiveness of oral storytelling.
• Can develop and perform storytelling performances for various target audiences.
• Can master relevant artistic techniques through the performance of oral storytelling.
• Can document and discuss their own professional practice in oral storytelling and adjust it under guidance.
• Can organize storytelling projects for specific target audiences.
• Can evaluate their own work as a storyteller in artistic practice.
• Can develop their own storytelling practice in an artistic context.
• Can utilize research as a foundation for their own storytelling practice.

General Competence

The student:

• Can plan and execute artistic projects and assess relevant issues based on the distinctiveness of oral storytelling.
• Can utilize and evaluate artistic tools and techniques in the development of their own artistic projects.
• Can reflect on and explain their own and others' artistic choices in a storytelling performance.
• Can analyze, discuss, and communicate their own and others' work in oral storytelling.
• Can apply oral storytelling as a method in a public context based on ethical and aesthetic criteria.
• Can independently use forms of documentation as a basis for further discussion in oral storytelling.
• Can reflect on, analyze, and discuss artistic choices and contribute to the development of good storytelling practice.
• Can convey central topics from oral storytelling both in writing, orally, and through relevant forms of expression.

Learning takes place together with others. Therefore, it requires that the student is present and familiar with the content of the teaching. The subject is largely process-oriented and builds on the student's own activity.

The subject emphasizes the practical side of the field by enabling the student to tell stories and facilitate storytelling situations.

During the course of study, the student will encounter the following teaching and learning methods:

• Courses/workshops
• Seminars
• Artistic project work
• Instruction
• Self-study
• Oral and artistic presentations
• Artistic lectures
• Presentations
• Performances

All coursework and mandatory attendance must be fulfilled and approved before students can present themselves for the exam.

Coursework Requirements

• Conduct eight informal storytelling sessions in the local community and present a short log from these eight sessions as an oral presentation.
• Conduct six storytelling sessions/performances in a public context.- Observe five storytelling performances by professional storytellers.
• Plan, execute, and present an artistic storytelling practice focused on a specific theme for 15 hours, carried out individually.
• Prepare a written note reflecting and discussing their own practice experience in relation to central theory.

Coursework is assessed as approved/not approved. Unapproved coursework can be improved and resubmitted for reassessment.

Mandatory Attendance

Students cannot have more than 20% absence in teaching and supervision situations where attendance is required. This includes:

• Artistic practice
• Public storytelling situations
• Instruction

Refer to the teaching plans for further information about mandatory teaching and supervision.

The exam in the course is twofold:

1. Individual Assessment of the Student in a Storytelling Performance

Based on practice and theory, the student shall create a performance lasting 20 minutes.

- Preparation time: Three weeks.

- The artistic expression has a duration of 20 minutes.

- The exam is defined as an oral/practical exam and therefore cannot be appealed. The assessment of the artistic solo expression counts for 80% of the final grade.

2. An Oral Hearing

After the artistic exam, an oral hearing is conducted. In the oral hearing, the student shall explain their practice, choices in the artistic solo expression, and discuss their work in relation to theory.

- Duration: 15 minutes.

- The assessment counts for 20% of the final grade.

Examination Details

- The exam is defined as an oral/practical exam and therefore cannot be appealed.

- Both parts of the exam must be assessed with a grade of E or better for the student to receive a final grade.

- The two parts of the final exam provide one final grade. This will be shown on the transcript/diploma.

Valid absence/ fail

Students who, due to valid absence, do not take one or more partial exams included in the ordinary exam or receive a grade of F in one or more parts included in such an exam, can register for a new/postponed exam.

- For a postponed exam in part 1, this is taken by agreement with the study administration. One week of preparation time is given.

- For a new/postponed exam in part 2, this is taken by agreement with the study administration. Three weeks of preparation time is given.

Students are responsible for contacting the study administration themselves.

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

Grade scale A-F.

Exam part 1) Assessed by two examiners. External examiners are used regularly.

Exam part 2) Assessed by two examiners. External examiners are used regularly.

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