Use of Drama Methods in Group Activities (4cr)
Course unit code: SOSATO50
General information
- Credits
- 4 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
Students gain basic knowledge and skills in creative methods and practices in the area of drama, for example theatre, role play and self-expression. Students understand the role of creative, cultural and art methods in the promotion of clients' self-image, self-esteem, self-expression and community sense. Students learn to organise goal-oriented group activities using drama methods. They know how to motivate and encourage individuals and group members to express themselves. Students work in a goal-oriented manner in the area of creative activities and they are able to plan a full creative activity process. Students are aware of their creative resources and they are motivated to use and develop these resources in the context of professional social field work.
Content
- creative group methods in the work of Bachelors of Social Services
- use of drama methods in creative group activity
- self-expression, role play, theatrical expression
- activity-based and experiential exercises using drama methods
- practical methods of using drama in social work
- developing one's creative resources in the context of professional social field work
Qualifications
most part of the module Knowledge Base in Social Work
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
X
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass:
Students
- are acquainted with the use of drama methods
- are able to plan and to implement drama methods in group activities
- have capacities to develop their individual creative strenghts and to use drama methods as a tool in the professional work of Bachelor of Social Services.
Materials
- Karkkulainen, M. 2011. Siivet selkään, draamakengät jalkaan ? kohtaamisia draaman pedagogisilla näyttämöillä.
- Koskenniemi, P. 2007. Osallistava teatteri. Devising ja muita merkillisyyksiä.
- Raunio, E. 2007. Prosessidraama ja tutkiva teatterityö.
Further information
Students choose between this and the following courses:
- Use of Pictures in Group Activities
- Use of Narrative Methods in Group Activities