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DRA3004 - Contemporary Dramaturgy

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 100/100

Course content

This course will give an in-depth understanding for newer dramaturgical perspectives and models/strategies.

Based on an understanding of dramaturgy as a reflexive practice emphasizing the connection between art form and forms of organization, the course provides for a dramaturgic reflection relevant for artistic practice.

Important is the development of dramaturgical understanding linked to the individual master's project.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have:

  • advanced insight into contemporary dramaturgical perspectives, strategies and working methods of research relevant for understanding and developing concepts, analyzing artworks, processes, and events.
  • knowledge on a concept of dramaturgy emphasizing the connection between artforms and forms of organization.

Skills

Upon successful completion of this course, students will know how to:

  • use a relevant and advanced contemporary dramaturgical vocabulary.
  • have an good understanding of the interactions between artforms and forms of organization.
  • make use of contemporary dramaturgical perspectives and approaches to one's own and others' artistic work.

Learning methods and activities

Instruction consists of lectures and seminars.

Course requirements: The curriculum must be submitted and approved at least three weeks prior to the hand-in of the term paper. Students are required to keep posted on messages from the department or teacher at Blackboard. Teaching is usually conducted in Norwegian, but may take place in English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved project

Further on evaluation

The final assessment is based on a term paper of 3000-4000 words. The word count does not include front-page, preface, table of contents, literature list or attachments. The number of words must be stated to the thesis, and the student is responsible for its accuracy. The assignment is assessed with a letter grade.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Applied Theatre and Dramaturgy (MDT)

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Set readings of approx. 600 pages in addition to specific works / artistic material.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
HFDT304 7.5
HFDT304 7.5
More on the course

No

Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

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

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Assignment 100/100

Submission
2024-10-25


10:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment 100/100

Submission
2025-03-14


10:00

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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