Use of Drama Methods in Group Activities (4cr)

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

Materials

To be announced in the beginning of the study course.

Teaching methods

Lessons, practical study.

Employer connections

Practical study in social work field.

International connections

English language will be used in some lessons.

Student workload

106 hours

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.

Qualifications

most part of the module Knowledge Base in Social Work