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DRA1014 - Introduction to Dramaturgy

About

New from the academic year 2024/2025

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 3 days

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

Further on evaluation

3-day home-exam. The written exam should be approx. 3000 words. Final exam grades are given from A-F.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Curriculum approx. 1000 pages.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
DRA1011 7.5 AUTUMN 2024
DRA1012 7.5 AUTUMN 2024
More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Drama and Theatre Studies
  • Film and Video Production
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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