History of Dance and Theatre (2 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Dance History:
The student has delved into the history of Western art dance. They recognize the aesthetics, stylistic trends, and cultural-historical perspectives of different eras.
• The student can analyze, listen, and engage in discussions about dance history, understanding the various meanings and connections between historical and contemporary dance expressions.
• The student can identify and name dance creators from different periods as part of the historical continuum.

Theater History:
• The student gains an understanding of the evolution of theater and comprehends its societal impact.
• The student can analyze and discuss theater history, grasping the significance of historical trends and their connections to contemporary theater.

Content (course unit)

The course covers various historical theater- and dancestyles, performance traditions, and their historical context from antiquity to the present day.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Successful completion requires the student’s active participation in the course’s face-to-face meetings and the satisfactory completion of assigned tasks.

Location and time

ks. Lukkarikone

Exam schedules

Sovitaan opettajien kanssa erikseen

Assessment methods and criteria

Hyväksytty suoritus edellyttää riittäävää ja aktiivista läsnäoloa luennoilla sekä annettujen tehtävien tekemistä

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Opetus on luentopainotteista
• Ryhmäkeskustelut ja vertaisoppiminen
• Itsenäinen työskentely ja lähteisiin tutustuminen
• Itsenäinen kirjallinen tehtävä (määräytyy ryhmän ja opettajan mukaan)

Learning materials

Annetaan kurssilla

Student workload

Läsnäoloprosentti 80%

Completion alternatives

AHOT

Further information

Tanssin ja teatterin historia -kurssi on jaettu kahdelle eri opettajalle