Master Project

ECTS Credits: 30
Course code: CDPR550
Included in study programme: Master's in Comparative Dramaturgy and Performance Research

Brief course description

The Master’s Project course consists of one or several independent artistic works/realisations related to the student’s specialisation. An individual artistic expression and personal distinctiveness is required. During the Master’s project, the student shall submit a reflective text that clarifies the context of the artistic work and that documents its process and applied methodology. The Master’s project is assessed individually but takes place in creative interaction with others. The Master’s project is executed during semester 4, but the project’s problems and methods are developed in conjunction with the programme’s other courses.

The work shall be carried out in accordance with the Academy’s ethical requirements and guidelines, and a particular emphasis is placed on collaboration.

The Master’s course is executed during semester 4, but the project’s problems and methods are developed in conjunction with the programme’s other courses. This work commences already during semester 1 and is followed up and developed during semesters 2 and 3.

The course’s learning outcomes

Upon completing the course, students shall

be able to plan, carry out and finalise a theatrical work of art in accordance with the defined learning outcomes and schedule
be able to formulate and present a reflection on this theatrical work of art that demonstrates academic integrity, intellectual maturity and analytical strength
be able to demonstrate a methodological, theoretical and cultural understanding of their own discipline and practice
be able to use experiences and knowledge from their own specialisation in other artistic contexts
be able to identify, analyse, assess and articulate artistic, aesthetical and ethical problems in their own project in front of an audience
be able to competently and responsively use their skills and their own Master’s project to put their imprint on a collective work where the aim is to develop an overall artistic expression

Teaching and learning methods

The work methods may include educator-led teaching, supervision and independent work and consist of practical exercises, creative assignments, lectures, independent study, project work and written assignments.

Coursework requirements:

active participation and mandatory attendance at the scheduled times for teaching, supervision, group work, excursions, discussion forums and courses
submission and presentation of mandatory course assignments within the stated deadlines
presentation of a theatrical work as part of the Master’s project
submission of a written reflection as part of the Master’s project

Assessment

The coursework requirements must be approved in order for a student to receive a final course assessment.

The student’s coursework will be assessed on an ongoing basis. The ongoing assessment is based on supervision, teacher assessments, group discussions and the student’s independent reflection on their own academic development as seen in relation to the course’s learning outcomes.

The Master’s project will be assessed by two examiners, of whom one is external. Both the artistic work and the written reflection must be passed in order for the student to pass the course.

The course uses a grading scale of A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a failing grade.