Angewandte Theaterwissenschaft / Applied Theatre Studies (B.A.)

The aim of the degree programme is to familiarise students with the theory and practice of theatre and to enable them to reflect on theatrical arts and processes and their cultural, intellectual-historical and social context both theoretically and practically.

What will I learn?

The fundamentals, functions, aesthetics and historical forms of theatre and related arts are explored and tested both scientifically and theoretically as well as artistically and practically. Students should be enabled to deal independently with both given and self-selected tasks in practice and theory and to set their own priorities in the course of their studies. Applied theatre studies is understood to mean the relationship between theory and practice in the sense that theory arises from artistic practice and practice is questioned by theory.

What skills and interests should I have?

You should have an interest in theatre, performance or live art, be prepared to engage with it both academically and theoretically as well as artistically and practically and focus on different areas during the course of your studies, for example: Dance, music theatre, aesthetic theory, acoustic art, performance, video installation, literature or other artistic fields of activity. If you already have your own artistic work in one or more of the areas mentioned, this is helpful.

The degree programme comprises a total of 18 modules, including

• ten compulsory modules in Applied Theatre Studies,
• two specialisation modules in Applied Theatre Studies,
• five export modules in related disciplines and
• the thesis module.

I. Compulsory modules in Theatre Studies

• Introduction to Applied Theatre Studies and Fundamentals of Applied Theatre Studies
  [2 lectures, 2 seminars, 2 practical courses]
  These two introductory modules provide an introduction to applied theatre studies. They consist of two seminars on fundamental questions and methods of theatre studies (e.g. performance analyses) and two practical courses, which will be introduced to the technical equipment (e.g. recording studio and video editing workstations) at the institute.
  
• Theatre history and historical theatre aesthetics
  [1 seminar / 1 lecture, 1 practical course]
  Dealing with historical theatre forms
  
• Theory and theatre
  [2 seminars]
  Theoretical issues are explored in depth here.
  
• Contemporary Theatre Aesthetics and Performance I & II
  [1 seminar, 1 scenic project, 1 practical course]
  Getting to know and trying out aesthetic forms of theatre;
  
• Cultural management
  [2 seminars or festival organisation, 1 practical course]
  Introduction to the organisation and implementation of cultural events. One of the two seminars can be replaced by the organisation of a student theatre festival.
  
• Work placement module
  Internship at a recognised cultural/artistic institution to acquire professional knowledge and for professional orientation.
  
• Introduction to Applied Theatre Studies and Fundamentals of Applied Theatre Studies
  [2 lectures, 2 seminars, 2 practical courses]
  These two introductory modules provide an introduction to applied theatre studies. They consist of two seminars on fundamental questions and methods of theatre studies (e.g. performance analyses) and two practical courses, which will be introduced to the technical equipment (e.g. recording studio and video editing workstations) at the institute.
  
• Theatre history and historical theatre aesthetics
  [1 seminar / 1 lecture, 1 practical course]
  Dealing with historical theatre forms;
  
• Theory and theatre
  [2 seminars]
  Theoretical issues are explored in depth here.
  
• Contemporary Theatre Aesthetics and Performance I & II
  [1 seminar, 1 scenic project, 1 practical course]
  Getting to know and trying out aesthetic forms of theatre;

II. Compulsory elective modules in Theatre Studies

• Theatre and Media
• Theatre and Music
• Theatre and Dance
• Non-European theatre

In the compulsory elective modules, certain thematic aspects (e.g. the relationship of theatre to the other arts) in theoretical (seminars) and practical (scenic projects, practical courses) terms. Four thematically different compulsory elective modules in theatre studies are offered. Within the compulsory elective modules, students can choose between the scenic project or a seminar with term paper, depending on their interests and what is on offer. One of the modules can be taken twice.

Students can complete the specialisation modules either theoretically and academically or artistically and practically.

III. Export modules

Courses in the following disciplines can be taken in the export modules:

• German Studies/Comparative Studies
• Art History
• Art Education
• Musicology
• English Studies/English
• Romance Studies
• Slavic Studies
• Philosophy
• Sociology
• Political Science
• Classical Studies

IV. Extracurricular competences

This module comes from the JLU's module pool of extracurricular competences, which is provided jointly and in mutual exchange by the JLU subjects. There are also plans to include the offerings of other facilities and institutions (university library, university computer centre, Federal Employment Agency, adult education centre) in this module pool. These modules offer students the opportunity to continue their education outside their field of study according to their individual interests and specialisations (further information).

V. Thesis module

The Bachelor's thesis is written as part of the thesis module. The academic thesis should show that you are able to write a topic from the fields of drama, theatre or theatre studies. to work independently and scientifically on media using the methods of the subject. The processing time for the thesis is usually three months.

After the bachelor's degree, further study and specialisation are possible.

• Applied Theatre Studies (M.A.)
• Choreography and Performance (M.A.)

Graduates of this course of study are theoretically as well as practically qualified. They have basic competences for dramaturgic, conceptual and editorial tasks whereby practical relevance as well as theoretical reflectivity play a role. The intended professional areas after the Bachelor`s degree comprise the basic area of the entire cultural life, e.g. in terms of activities as

• assistant director,
• trainee,
• dramaturgy assistant.

Examination and study regulations

Special Regulations (with module descriptions and module plans)
General Regulations for Bachelor's and Master's programmes

Please note that only the German version of the regulation is official and legally binding. The English version is for informative purposes only.

Courses offered in the course catalogue

Electronical course catalogue (eVV)

Study programme flyer

B.A. Angewandte Theaterwissenschaft (PDF in German)

Accreditation

The programme has been accredited since 21 August 2007.

Links

Bachelor's Degree Programmes of Faculty 05

Angewandte Theaterwissenschaft / Applied Theatre Studies
Anglophone Studies
Germanistik / German Studies
Intercultural Communication and Business
Komparatistik / Comparative Studies
Romanistik / Romance Studies
Russophone Studien / Russophone Studies
Slavistik / Slavic Studies

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