DRA308 TIE (Theatre in education)/Applied theatre

Contents and structure

This module is held in the spring semester. Focus is on the development and implementation of a Theatre-in-Education (TIE) programme for a chosen target group. A lot of the work is done in teams.

25 hours practice (touring in TIE groups in schools) is included in the module.

An obligatory excursion of 5-7 days is included as part of the course to give varied impressions and experiences from different aspects of the discipline. Students must cover the costs of the excursion, which normally is to another country. Students must expect expenses of approximately NOK 5500 to cover travel, accommodation and activities. Exchange students\ participation is clarified between the course leader and the student.  

The module is open for exchange students.

The module introduces the genre Theatre-in-Education / Applied Theatre. The development and implementation of a TIE programme will be central.
The combination of working artistically and pedagogically is the core of this module. An important premise is to work collectively as a team in the creative processes.

Learning Outcome

At the end of the module the candidate has obtained knowledge of:

• Theory and history of TIE and Applied theatre

At the end of the module the candidate has developed TIE skills in how to:

• Make use of devising strategies
• Develop a TIE script
• Sort out and make use of soundtracks and composition in a TIE programme
• Sort out the importance of things in a TIE programme

At the end of the study the candidate is capable of:

• Developing and implementing a TIE programme

Teaching methods

Teaching and work forms include:
Lectures, workshops, assignment writing/journal, practice in schools, tutorials, and excursion.

Compulsory learning activities

Attendance in minimum 80% of the teaching.
The student has the responsibility of her/his own attendance and when she/he is crossing the accepted limit of absence.

Accepted work requirement is valid the following semester.

Assessment

The exam consists of two parts:

• Practical group exam. The group implements a TIE programme/ an applied piece of theatre with or for the target group. The exam is the implantation of this programme.
  Related to the exam, written documentation must be registered beforehand:
  A: The group's manuscript.
  B: The group's collective weekly journal from the production period.
  The written documentation should be delivered to the external examiner and the course leader electronically at the latest two days before the practical examination.
• Individual oral examination of about 20 minutes duration, based on the prescribed reading list for the course module.

One grade will be given for the exam. The two parts are weighted as follows:

• Part 1 - group grade/mark: 60%
• Part 2 - individual grade/mark: 40%

In special cases, the practical exam grade may be adjusted for individual members of the group.

Time and space for the exam is announced on Studentweb.

Mark scale: A-F.

Postponed/new exam will be an individual exam.

Examination support material

The students are free to use costumes, props, light and sound.

More about examination support material