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Specialization 2 - Directing/Opera Directing

ECTS Credits
10
Course code
TE5123
Included in study programme
Master's programme in Theatre (2024)

Brief course description

In this course, you will acquire an in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of ensemble work and collective strategies. Designed to equip you with essential skills for effective collaboration, the course concludes with the production of a theatrical piece that will be showcased either at KHIO or in conjunction with a professional theatre company affiliated with the school. By engaging in teamwork, you will refine your artistic capabilities and obtain invaluable hands-on experience in the realm of theatre production. Throughout the process of crafting a theatrical piece, you will learn to communicate proficiently with others, cultivate an artistic vision, and collectively strive towards a shared objective. This course presents an outstanding opportunity to enhance your professional competencies and prepare for the collaborative aspect of future theatre work.

DIRECTING II: Builds on the technical, methodological, and conceptual approaches to directing introduced in DIRECTING I. Through practical and reflective exercises, you develop your abilities to lead and collaborate with actors and other creatives in the creation of theatrical productions. Special attention is given to the director's role in shaping the artistic vision of a production, as well as the practical aspects of staging and technical execution. The course primarily focuses on theatre but allows you to specialize in Directing for Opera by collaborating with the Opera Academy in Oslo. This specialization provides you with the opportunity to apply your skills to the unique challenges and opportunities of the operatic form.

The course’s learning outcomes

Upon completing the course, you will be able to:

  • Utilize and research advanced artistic methods and techniques in your chosen specialization to create innovative and impactful artistic work
  • Lead and collaborate effectively with others in the creation of artistic work, in complex and demanding professional contexts
  • Effectively communicate and reflect upon your ideas and opinions about your artistic work, demonstrating a reflective and self-aware approach to your artistic principles, thoughts, and beliefs, and integrating feedback from peers and professionals
  • Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the social, cultural, and political contexts and interactions of their chosen specialization, and critically evaluate the role of the artist in these contexts

Teaching and learning methods

Through workshops and studio-based projects you will work on different methods towards a body of work that is derived through collective work. You will learn methods of collective evaluation whilst understanding your own field of work. The course will challenge and broaden the expertise of each student's specialization in a collective work.

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

The assessment of this course will include the evaluation of your portfolio and ability to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in practical and theoretical settings. The course is graded pass/fail.