DR-134 Drama in education

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Drama, 1-year Programme

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course contents

The Course is an introduction to the practice and theory of theatre and drama application and use in schools and art schools.

The individual student will develop their creative potential through practice of improvisation, applied theatre, drama pedagogy and theatre. While the students work on their own creative projects, it will simultaneously be discussed how the theatre’s elements, methods and forms also occur in children’s spontaneous dramatic play, and the digital everyday of young adults.

Furthermore, the students will learn about the opportunities and challenges associated with theatre as a profession, and as a subject in schools and higher education. The elective course Hall and stage in secondary school and courses in music, dance and drama in upper secondary school will be key in this context. Students will gain experience connecting theatre performances to school curricula and in preparing lesson plans that can be offered as pre- or post-production work for theatre performances.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student must:

• have an understanding of drama and theatre pedagogy, academic theory, and methods

• have an understanding and experience with aesthetic learning processes, student-led teaching modes, and creativity

• be able to expand students’ learning experience by planning and executing pre- and post-production work for performances.

• be able to utilise theatre and drama as methodologies & ways of working in schools and art schools

• be able to plan and execute drama and theatre activities and other shared creative processes with different age-groups.

Examination requirements

• Approved attendance for mandatory lessons.

• 1-3 Approved mandatory assignments.

Overview of mandatory assignments will be published on Canvas at the start of the semester.

Teaching methods

The teaching of the course is based on an interplay between analysis, practical work, and theoretical reflection. The course builds on an interplay between analysis, creative practice, and theoretical reflections.

 

Some classes in select subject matters are mandatory. These will be highlighted on Canvas at the start of the semester.
Expected workload is 27 hours per credit.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Admission for external candidates

No

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Assessment methods and criteria

Written individual open book exams - duration 5 days.

 

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
TEA104 – Apply - Theatre	15