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Specialization 2 - Dramaturgy

ECTS Credits
10
Course code
TE5124
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.

DRAMATURGY II: Builds upon the knowledge and skills gained in the first year and delve deeper into the complexities of the craft. The course will focus on developing your ability to think critically, creatively, and independently as a dramaturg, including the ability to manage projects and take leadership in dramaturgical processes. You can specialize in a specific area of dramaturgy, such as performance research, institutional dramaturgy, or theoretical dramaturgy, and to explore the intersections between dramaturgy and other fields (Students of CDPR are required to take the course in dramaturgy II).

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

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.