In contrast to poetry or fiction, drama as a form of enacted storytelling has a dual existence as text and performance. Understanding Drama, then, always involves a focus on both textual and performative aspects. This course introduces some of the major theoretical and practical approaches to the theatre, with critical discussion of plays in their cultural contexts. This requires a ready familiarity with basic analytical skills, various theoretical approaches, and technical terms.
For the second component of the course, Understanding Film, a basic knowledge of film language is essential to explore the narrative strategies of this medium. The focus lies on the exploration of the various techniques specific to film as well as on an understanding of the potential effects film has on the audience. Furthermore, this course will point out similarities and differences between drama as a text, drama on the stage, and drama as film.
- Trainer/in: Salzer Ranthild
