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Specialization 1 - Writing

ECTS Credits
10
Course code
TE5111
Included in study programme
Master's programme in Theatre (2024)

Brief course description

The main aim of this course is to provide you with an opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge in your chosen area of specialization. The specialization courses in Acting, Directing, Writing, and Dramaturgy are designed to offer each student a unique trajectory that aligns with their artistic development goals. The course necessitates you to take responsibility for your artistic development, including long-term planning of their studies and learning goals. These learning objectives should align with the overarching goals of the program, which aims to cultivate versatile, innovative, and reflective theatre artists capable of making significant contributions to the field. Overall, the specialization courses aim to provide you with a flexible and personalized approach to learning that aligns with your artistic aspirations and goals.

WRITING I:

Designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the craft of playwriting and the various techniques and methods used in creating compelling writing for the theatre. With a particular focus on the writer’s role in the theatre, you will learn how to create independent artistic work and collaborate with actors, directors, dramaturgs in the creative process. You will explore the fundamentals of playwriting, including character development, plot structure, dialogue, and language. The course primarily focuses on theatre but allows you to specialize in writing for other forms and mediums, such as dance, installation art, film, or television, through collaboration with relevant institutions (e.g., The Norwegian Film School).

The course’s learning outcomes

After completing the course, you will be able to:

  • Apply a range of artistic methods and techniques within your chosen specialization (acting/directing/writing/dramaturgy) to create meaningful and impactful artistic work, enabling innovation and experimentation in your artistic practice
  • Demonstrate a critical and informed understanding of the artistic processes and principles of your chosen specialization and apply this knowledge in a variety of professional contexts
  • Take responsibility for your own artistic development, including long-term planning of their artistic studies and learning goals, and collaborate effectively with others in pursuing these goals
  • Communicate effectively and reflectively about your ideas and opinions regarding your artistic work, demonstrating a reflective and self-aware approach to your artistic principles, thoughts, and beliefs

Teaching and learning methods

Predominantly a hands-on teaching approach, concentrating on workshops, small projects, colloquiums, and etudes, integrated with theoretical components presented through seminars and lectures. These teaching formats enable you to acquire practical experience and apply fundamental methods and research questions within a cooperative environment.

Course requirements are:

Active participation and compulsory attendance at set times for teaching, supervision, group work, excursions, discussion forums and courses. Submission and presentation of compulsory course assignments to set deadlines

Assessment

Assessment is based on your own artistic portfolio, which documents and reflects on your research question, artistic process, and body of work. This portfolio will be reviewed at the end of the term (in the master forum). In addition, you will be required to participate in an oral evaluation with teachers for feedback and to demonstrate your understanding of your specialization. The course is graded pass/fail.