Winter Theater (3cr)

Evaluation scale

Hylätty/Hyväksytty

Objective

The goal is to increase the sense of community within KAMK, to utilise internationality and diversity through a theatre project. In addition, the aim is to familiarise the participants with the different aspects of the production so that they can make use of their expertise later in working life.

Execution methods

Implemented as contact teaching.

Accomplishment methods

Contact teaching, which includes getting to know the actors in the field.

Content

- Grouping, in-depth social interaction
- development of self-knowledge, basics of improvisation
- presentation design, staging, costume design, sound/light technology, marketing and organizing a performance event
- Producing theatre production together with regional actors in accordance with the principles of sustainable development from design to performance

Location and time

Our first meeting — a group bonding session — will take place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 12:30 to 15:00 in TA21L117 Älysali. Please be there, as we’ll already begin planning the upcoming implementation.

This course does not use the Reppu learning environment. Instead, teaching will be based on face-to-face sessions, which will begin on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Materials

The learning material is produced in the course.
Recommended literature will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

We will create a play together that is based on improvisation techniques.

Employer connections

Collaboration with working life will be carried out through potential guest visitors.

Exam schedules

no exam

Completion alternatives

No optional completion methods.
You don’t need to have any prior knowledge of acting or improvisation. Just come as you are — curiosity is enough.

Student workload

The course is worth 3 ECTS credits, which corresponds to approximately 81 hours of work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Active participation in the course (preparing the production) as well as in the performance.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Active participation in the course (preparation of the production) and performance.

Qualifications

You don't have to have knowledge of acting or improvisation. Come as you are, curiosity is enough!

Further information

The course is suitable for anyone interested in theatre, including those who experience stage fright.
The course follows a student-centered approach, and the final performance will be shaped by the participants’ wishes, interests, and skills.