Study Guide

Objective

The student:

- Can identify and describe different methods of collective creation in performing arts, including improvisation, ensemble work and devising processes.
- Can explain historical movements in performing arts and their impact on collective creation. Analyse how different cultural and societal factors affect theatre productions.
- Master a number of methods related to devising as an exploratory method in performing arts production.
- Can apply techniques for devising, such as brainstorming, creating characters and designing scenes.
- Can analyse and evaluate different dramaturgical choices in collective creative theatre.
Critically review and improve their own and others' work.
- Can lead processes that result in stage material through collective work created by and with the group in question.
- Be able to evaluate ethical and aesthetic aspects of collective creative theatre. Be able to reflect on how theatre can impact society and individuals.
- Show openness, cooperation and respect towards colleagues in a devising process. Adapt to change and be prepared to rethink ideas.

Content

Methods of collective creation
Movements in performing arts history and their impact on collective creation processes
Techniques of devising
Analysis of dramaturgical choices
Pedagogical management of collective creation processes

Qualifications

Subject pedagogy 1, 2 and teaching exercise 1, regi

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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