Fundamentals of Drama 2Laajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

The course will deepen the students’ knowledge of drama from the point of view of applying and dramatizing. The students are familiar with the theater of the absurd and its foundations. The students are familiar with the most common, non-classical construction models of the film dramaturgy. The students know the basics of adaptation. After completing the course, the students are able to apply their knowledge of drama and analyze both television series and films.

Content

Brechtian concept of theater
36 dramatic situations
Foundations of absurd theater
Myth and archetypes
Alternative construction models of the film
Basics of adaptation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Completing the course with a pass grade requires that a student has met the objectives of the course as defined in the course implementation.

Further information

The course is compulsory for the students of scriptwriting.