Course content

The course gives an introduction to key dramaturgical concepts and traditions in the performing arts and is also relevant to adjacent disciplines like film and music. The course develops the students' methodical skills in analyzing performative works, and in conceiving and realizing their own dramaturgical concepts. Emphasis is also put on knowledge and competence in academic writing and mediation.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

• key dramaturgical concepts, traditions and strategies
• dramaturgical analysis and adaptation both within a theatre studies tradition and applied in creative, practical work
• conveying dramaturgical competence academically

Skills

• Using dramaturgical concepts and methods in practice
• Applying dramaturgical competence in developing own artistic concepts
• Communicating dramaturgical insights in academic and artistic contexts
• Independently finding, evaluating and referring to information and academic literature

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, practical exercises, group and individual assignments. The students are responsible for keeping up to date on information from the department and the course supervisor via Blackboard. Teaching is usually conducted in Norwegian, but may take place in English.

Mandatory activity

• 80% attendance
• approved presentations
• approved group and/or individual assignments

Compulsory assignments

• 80% attendance at classes
• Approved presentations
• Approved group and/or individual assignments

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Curriculum approx. 1000 pages.

Credit reductions