DRA304 Theatre history and theatre production

Contents and structure

This is the second module in the spring semester. Focus is on theatre history and theatre production. The module introduces theatre history with a special focus on classical theatre, dramaturgy and traditions. Actor training, script work and production work will be central.

The module is open for exchange students. 5 credits in Process drama (PDR100) will be offered to fill a three months exchange study.

Learning Outcome

When the course is completed, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has obtained knowledge of Theatre history with a special focus on western theatre
• has obtained knowledge of theatrical means of expression in different theatre genres.

Skills

The student

• can make use of a variety of bodily and vocal expressions
• know how to analyze text and work on dramatic texts
• can make use of theatrical means of expression and eras

General competence

The student

• can play different roles
• can be part of an ensemble

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

• DRA300 Bildung and academic craft
• DRA301A Entering drama
• DRA302 Storytelling
• DRA303A Drama pedagogy

Teaching methods

Scenic production through individual, group, and full class work, theatre mediation, workshops, lectures and tutorials.

Compulsory learning activities

• In pairs or individually the student choose to do study a period in the theatre history. The students are doing an oral presentation where they combine lecture and practical demonstration to exemplify. Scope: about 30 min pr. Student if individual presentation, about 50 min for pairwork.
• A written analytical text in pairs (min. 3000 words) or individual (min. 1500 words) connected to a part of the theatre history.
• Attendance is expected in all practical lectures/workshops, and presence during coaching in theatre production. Maximum 20% absence is accepted.

The mandatory learning activities must be approved by the course coordinator no later than two weeks before the student is eligible to sit the examination. If a mandatory learning activity is assessed as not approved, a justification shall be provided. Students who do not receive approval for a mandatory learning activity will, insofar as it is possible within the established deadlines, be given one additional attempt during the current semester.

There will be guidelines for oral and written work connected to theatre history. The students will be introduced to this when the module starts.

Assessment

Practical group exam. Based on classical theatre, students in ensembles will produce a performance (Approximately 7 students per ensemble, with a duration of about 25-35 minutes per performance). The exam is a presentation of this performance.

The group will get a collective grade where the production as a whole is assessed.

Grading scale: A-F, where F corresponds to fail.

New/postponed practical exam will be performed individually.

Examination support material

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

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