MDR901 Theatre Making: Theory, Practice, Pedagogy

Course Provider

National Institute of Education (NIE)

Certification

FlexiMasters

Academic Unit

4

Introduction

This course addresses the growing interest in the use of drama as a pedagogical tool in schools. It addresses the processes of theatre-making, as well as the theories that accompany them, as creative and engaged participants. It will consequently focus on the understanding of theoretical frames, their translation and applicability to the practice of theatre-making, and the use of such practice in the creative classroom. The course is thus suited for educators who want to develop alternative learning spaces that draw on theatre as a creative and dynamic medium. It requires students to have comprehensive knowledge of the theories introduced and to experiment with theatre as a collaborative art form, as well as participate in dialogical processes of developing a vision for theatre in relation to context and culture. The course will be conducted as a lecture/seminar/practical workshop that involves students in critical reading and analysis, theatre improvisations, group discussions and individual reflection. These are done as both non face-to-face and face-to-face activities.

This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Drama Education
- FlexiMasters in Drama Education

- Master of Education in Drama

 

Learners must complete the following courses to attain the Graduate Certificate in Drama Education (12 AU):
• MDR901 Theatre Making: Theory, Practice, Pedagogy
• MDR902 Drama Education, Curriculum and Assessment
• MDR903 The Teacher as Facili-Actor
 
Upon completion of the fourth course, MDR904 Arts-based Research, learners will fulfil the AU requirements to attain the FlexiMasters in Drama Education (16 AU).

 

 

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The course aims to:

  • Equip students with an understanding of theatre-making processes as creative and dynamic pedagogical opportunities for participatory and dialogical learning.
  • Provide students with opportunities for working towards performance planning and execution.
  • Gain skills in the processes of thinking about, developing and interrogating performance / theatre in the Singapore classroom context.
  • Understand the role of reflective practice and embodied learning in drama and theatre
  • Explore how to apply the above knowledge effectively in the classroom and/or the workshop arena in order to facilitate an active pace of learning.

 

 

To meet the requirement of SkillsFuture Singapore, assessment(s) will be conducted during every course. The assessment(s) include:

  • Individual Report
  • Individual Essay
  • Group Performance

Educators who want to develop alternative learning spaces that draw on theatre as a creative and dynamic medium. 

Standard Course Fee: S$4,490.80

SSG Funding Support

 Course fee

Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes

 

BEFORE funding & GST

AFTER funding & 9% GST

Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding)

S$4,120.00

S$1,347.24

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

S$523.24

SCs aged ≥ 40 years old
SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
(Up to 90% funding)

  • Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
  • NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.

 

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COURSE TITLE   ACADEMIC UNIT
MDR902 Drama Education, Curriculum and Assessment*4
MDR903 The Teacher as Facili-Actor *4
MDR904 Arts-based Research*4

Listed courses are:

  • Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Drama Education (12 AU), FlexiMasters in Drama Education (16 AU) and Master of Education in Drama (30 AU). 

*SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved