Essentials of Performance Arts 1Laajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student is familiar with the main themes in the history of live performance technology and the performing arts. They understand the connection between the current state of live performance technology and its history. The student knows the key developments in live performance and theatre technology from the past to the present. They can critically assess the current state and future prospects of their profession in relation to history and recognise the impact of technological advancements on the sector and the workplace. The student is familiar with key stakeholders in the Finnish performing arts industry and has a comprehensive understanding of the sector. They also know the basic concepts of dramaturgy and can identify dramaturgical structures in texts.

Content

• Main themes in the history of western performing arts
• Main themes in the history of live performance technology
• Fundamentals of dramaturgy

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the main themes in the history of live performance technology and the performing arts. They can describe the evolution of live performance and theatre technology from the past to the present. The student can assess the current state of their field. The student has a satisfactory understanding of the basic concepts of dramaturgy and can identify dramaturgical structures in texts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the main themes in the history of live performance technology and the performing arts and understands how the current state of the performing arts is linked to past developments. They can describe the evolution of live performance and theatre technology from the past to the present and understand how these developments have impacted the sector. The student can assess the current state and future prospects of their profession in relation to history, and present well-founded views on the impact of technological advancements on the sector and the workplace. The student has a good understanding of the basic concepts of dramaturgy and can identify dramaturgical structures in texts.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has extensive knowledge of the key developments in the history of live performance technology and the performing arts and understands how the current state of the performing arts is linked to past developments. They can describe the evolution of live performance and theatre technology from the past to the present and analyse how these developments have impacted the sector. The student can assess the current state and future prospects of their profession in relation to history, and present well-founded views on the impact of technological advancements on the sector and the workplace. The student has an excellent understanding of the basic concepts of dramaturgy and can apply their dramaturgical knowledge.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is familiar with the main themes in the history of live performance technology and the performing arts. They can describe the evolution of live performance and theatre technology from the past to the present. The student can assess the current state of their field. The student has a satisfactory understanding of the basic concepts of dramaturgy and can identify dramaturgical structures in texts.