DR-207 Physical Theatre
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Tordis Landvik
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Theater Education
- Exchange Student
Teaching language
NorwegianPrerequisites
Completed 70 credits in theatre - and/or drama studies.
Course contents
The main focus in the course is to further develop skills essential to acting within ensemble-based, visual and physical theatre forms. The classes will emphasize strength, flexibility, balance, stamina, presence, rigor, physical awareness, artistic courage and point of view, collaborative process, spontaneity and playfulness. Through seminars and individual study, the practical theatre-work will be placed in a historical context, and the student will be trained in placing their own work in relation to contemporary theatre artists.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will:
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have a high level of physical awareness, and presence on stage
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have knowledge about different directions and traditions in physical improvisation and physical theatre forms
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be skilled in physical articulation (flexibility, balance, stamina, presence)
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be able to collaborate in ensemble-based physical theatre work
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be able to apply physical theatre-technique and training, in individual creative work
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be able to generate and develop ideas
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develop an awareness of the body in time and space
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be able to communicate through the body
Examination requirements
Obligatory work requirements are presented at the beginning of the semester.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes
Assessment methods and criteria
The assignment will be a collaborative project. The work process is scheduled to last five days, and is completed with a viewing of the finished product followed by a reflective conversation.
Individual graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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TEA100 – Physical Theatre and Theatre Space | 10 |