TEA102 Experience - Theatre

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Bachelor´s Programme in Contemporary Theatre

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course contents

The course lays the foundation for contemporary theatre studies. The students will see, experience, review and analyse current theatre performances. The students will be introduced to a broad spectrum of theatre styles, which all related themselves to and explore our contemporary age. This gives insight into the local, national and international theatrical landscape. Taking as a starting point the audience experience the students will undertake practical work with modes of expressions and performance analysis

Different modes of expression will be tested and discussed. Students will work with performance reviews as a genre. Theatre criticism will be explored as part of contemporary theatre’s publicity and professional practice.

Introduction to theatre history, academic theory and terminology will be linked to the performances that the students experience and work with.

Learning outcomes

After course completion the student must have achieved the following:

• Basic understanding of the different types of contemporary theatre.

• Basic understanding of theatre as an art form.

• Use of correct terminology to describe and convey theatre performances.

• Basic knowledge of theatre criticism in the current media.

• Basic understanding of the various forms of stage and audience relationships.

• Basic knowledge of contemporary scholarly debate and the context of contemporary theatre.

• Basic knowledge of theatre pedagogy/teaching methods.

Examination requirements

• Approved attendance for mandatory lessons.

• Approved mandatory assignments.

Overview of mandatory assignment are published on Canvas at the start of the semester

Teaching methods

Work will be predominantly group-based and will encompass both theory and practice; and the interplay of theory and practice. The curiosity of the students, openness to own theatrical experience and the experiences of others will be nurtured. The schedule will, where possible, ensure that the different sections of the course such as practical work, lectures, seminars and conferences are completed in units. There will be opportunities for optional excursions and study trips.

Some classes in select subject matters are mandatory. These will be highlighted on Canvas at the start of the semester.

Expected workload 27 hours per credit.

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.

Admission for external candidates

No

Assessment methods and criteria

6 hours written examination.

Evaluation method: Graded by letters.

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
DR-130 – Inn i teateret I: Skuespilleren, ensemblet og teaterlæreren	15