PDR100 Process Drama - a preliminary course

Contents and structure

This module is offered to students in a threemonth exchange programme. It is a preparatory course for the module DRA304 Theatre history and Theatre production (15 ECTS) og DRA308 TIE/Applied Theatre (20 ECTS). Focus is on explorative work through process drama and relevant theories.

The module introduces practical work and theory of process drama. Drama methods and conventions are central. Focus is on the leader/facilitator as a planner, organiser, coach and collaborator.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

Upon completion of the module, the student has obtained knowledge in:

• Theories of process drama
• Relevant drama didactics

Skills

Upon completion of the module, the student has developed the following skills:

• Make use of a variety of drama educational methods and conventions

General knowledge

Upon completion of the study, the student has obtained general knowledge in:

• Facilitatation of a process drama with children and adolescents

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

An interest for interactive learning processes is recommended.

Teaching methods

Process drama, lectures, workshops/student-led teaching, a written assignment: Reflection on a chosen process drama structure.

Compulsory learning activities

It is expected that every student attends all practical lessons ( i. e. workshops, group work) sharing the responsibility for carrying out learning activities to be able to prepare for the exam:

• a written assignment: Reflection on a chosen process drama structure. 1500 words.

Assessment

Practical group exam at the end of the course:

Lead/facilitate a given process drama.

Postponed/new exams will be carried out individually.

Grading: Pass/Fail.

Examination support material

Props, costumes, technical equipment if needed.

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