PDR100 Prosessdrama

When the course is completed, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student

• has obtained knowledge of theories of process drama
• has obtained knowledge of relevant drama didactics

Skills

The student

• can make use of a variety of drama educational methods and conventions

General knowledge

The student

• has obtained general knowledge in facilitatation of a process drama with children and adolescents

Practical group exam at the end of the course: Lead/facilitate a given process drama.

The exam task is handed out one to two weeks before the practical exam takes place. The practical group exam contains a demonstration of leading a process drama with 2-10 participants: 60-90 minutes. The practical exam is followed with a conversation with the examinators (20-30 minutes).

Grading scale: Pass/Fail.

Postponed/new exams will be carried out individually.

Introduction

This module is offered in the Spring semester to students in a threemonth exchange programme. It is a preparatory course for the module Drama, Theatre and Bildung (15 credits).
Focus is on explorative work through process drama and relevant theories.

Learning outcome

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

• Theories of process drama
• Relevant drama didactics

Upon completion of the module, the candidate can:

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

Upon completion of the study, the candidate can:

• Facilitate a process drama with children and adolescents

Content

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.

Study methods

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

Mandatory assignments

Attendance: minimum 80% of the class time

Methods of assessment

Practical group exam at the end of the course:

Lead/facilitate a given process drama.

Information about the time and place of the exam will be published on Itslearning. Postponed/new exams will be carried out individually.

Mark: Pass/Fail

Premitted exam materials

Props and costumes if needed

Course coordinator

Anne Ørvig

The following mandatory learning activities must be approved by the course instructor before the student can present themselves for examination:

• 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.

If a mandatory learning activity is assessed as not approved, written feedback shall be provided on this matter. Students who do not have one or more learning activities approved are offered the opportunity to correct errors and deficiencies (once) during the semester. Mandatory learning activities must be approved no later than two weeks before the examination.