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Play as the foundation of the performing artsLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: SP25BS01

Credits

4 op

Objective

Students:
- Has knowledge of play theory
- Understands what pedagogical and group dynamic goals can be achieved through play.
- Understands the importance of play in performing arts
- Understands the relationship between play and performing arts
- Can identify the educational purpose of play
- Can plan purposeful warm-up programmes and workshops
- Can modify the games for each objective
- Has an understanding of sustainability issues regarding work ethics

Content

Introduction to play theory and educational objectives
Play and learning
The importance of play in the performing arts
Planning, developing and customising games
Planning of short workshops/teaching

Qualifications

No prior knowledge requirements

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved requieres minimum grad 3
The student
-activelyparticipates in the course
-completes assignments independently and in a manner that showsinitiative
-hands in the required assignments on time
-understand the contence of the course of studies
-gathers information independently

Enrollment

02.08.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.09.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Music and Performing Arts
Teachers
  • Ida-Maria Rak
Teacher in charge

Ida-Maria Rak

Groups
  • UMS25DSP-J
    Scenkonstpedagog (YH), ht25, dagstudier

Objective

Students:
- Has knowledge of play theory
- Understands what pedagogical and group dynamic goals can be achieved through play.
- Understands the importance of play in performing arts
- Understands the relationship between play and performing arts
- Can identify the educational purpose of play
- Can plan purposeful warm-up programmes and workshops
- Can modify the games for each objective
- Has an understanding of sustainability issues regarding work ethics

Content

Introduction to play theory and educational objectives
Play and learning
The importance of play in the performing arts
Planning, developing and customising games
Planning of short workshops/teaching

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved requieres minimum grad 3
The student
-activelyparticipates in the course
-completes assignments independently and in a manner that showsinitiative
-hands in the required assignments on time
-understand the contence of the course of studies
-gathers information independently

Qualifications

No prior knowledge requirements