History and Fundamentals of Performing Arts (5 ECTS)
Code: KM00CZ23-3003
General information
- Enrollment
- 04.05.2020 - 30.09.2020
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Unit
- (2019-2024) School of Media, Design and Conservation
- Campus
- Hämeentie 161
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Live Performance Technology
Objective
The students can identify the mainstreams of the historical development in live performance productions and performing arts. They understand the connection between the current live performance production its earlier history. The students can outline the main features of past live performance productions to the present day. They can critically evaluate the present state of their field and future aspects with respect to history. The students know the key concepts of dramaturgy and can recognize dramaturgical structures from the texts and other materials and performances. They can analyze the performance as a whole as well as the technical sections in the context of live performance engineering.
Content
Main features of the history of western performing arts
Main features of the history of live performance engineering.
Fundamental concepts of dramaturgy and performance analyses.
Location and time
Up-to-date info at lukkarit.metropolia.fi
Materials
n/a
Teaching methods
Lectures, learning assignments, learning journal
Exam schedules
n/a
International connections
n/a
Completion alternatives
Must be agreed with teacher of the course unit
Further information
The course requires at least 80% attendance. The procedure for replacing the absence is agreed with the teacher in charge of the course unit. The schedule of the course can be found in Lukkari. All parts of the course must be completed successfully.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student understands the basic outline of the main features of the history of performing arts and live performance engineering as well as fundamental concepts of dramaturgy.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands well the outline of the main features of the history of performing arts and live performance engineering as well as fundamental concepts of dramaturgy. The student can research and find out new information about the history of the field.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student understands well the outline of the main features of the history of performing arts and live performance engineering as well as fundamental concepts of dramaturgy. The student can research and find out new information about the history of the field. The student can apply his/her knowledge in his/her professional activities.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student understands the basic outline of the main features of the history of performing arts and live performance engineering as well as fundamental concepts of dramaturgy.
Assessment methods and criteria
Learning assignment and presentation 50%
Attendance, assignments and learning journal 50%