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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Prerequisites

Completed 70 credits in theatre - and/or drama studies.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will:
  • have a high level of physical awareness, and presence on stage
  • have knowledge about different directions and traditions in physical improvisation and physical theatre forms
  • be skilled in physical articulation (flexibility, balance, stamina, presence)
  • be able to collaborate in ensemble-based physical theatre work
  • be able to apply physical theatre-technique and training, in individual creative work
  • be able to generate and develop ideas
  • develop an awareness of the body in time and space
  • be able to communicate through the body

Contents

The main focus in the course is to further develop skills essential to acting within ensemble-based, visual and physical theatre forms. The classes will emphasize strength, flexibility, balance, stamina, presence, rigor, physical awareness, artistic courage and point of view, collaborative process, spontaneity and playfulness. Through seminars and individual study, the practical theatre-work will be placed in a historical context, and the student will be trained in placing their own work in relation to contemporary theatre artists.

Examination requirements

Obligatory work requirements are presented at the beginning of the semester.

Examinations

The assignment will be a collaborative project. The work process is scheduled to last five days, and is completed with a viewing of the finished product followed by a reflective conversation.
Individual graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
TEA100 – Physical Theatre and Theatre Space. 10
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