Course: Knowledge step 10 credits: 10

Course code
DNVA26KE10
Name
Knowledge step 10
Study year
2026-2027
ECTS credits
10
Language
Dutch, with parts in English
Coordinator
T.E.S. van der Kooij
Modes of delivery
  • Education
Assessments

Learning outcomes

Artistic ability:
You are able to independently give meaning to creative processes and performing arts productions.

Technical ability:
You apply a wide range of technical skills and knowledge both within and outside the context of your studies.

Research and reflective ability:
Through research and reflection, you gain insights that enable you to improve your own practice.

Environmentally aware:
You act respectfully and professionally within clear frameworks, take the initiative and collaborate in a diverse environment.

Content

Knowledge domain: in this domain, knowledge of the theoretical and historical background of (performing) art is acquired.

Base

Personal Development (PD)
I
n PD, the student is guided, in collaboration with other students or individually, in his study career, during projects and exchange programs.

Human and Movement Sciences only in step 9Ad
Human and Movement Science includes a basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology of the musculoskeletal system and subject-specific first aid skills.

History of the Musical
The history of the musical places the musical in a historical context.

Music Theory
Music theory addresses the theoretical aspects of music and includes being able to read notes and intervals.

Solfège
Solfège involves learning to identify notes and intervals by ear and to read them, and is taught in a series of modules. Students must first pass Module 1 at Level 9Ad before progressing to Module 2, and so on. In total, there are four modules that must be passed.


Core

Theatre Theory

Theatre Theory places the theory of dance, visual arts, musical theatre, dramaturgy (the study of dramatic art) and music in a (historical) context, thereby laying the foundations for an understanding of developments in the contemporary cultural landscape. Students learn to conduct artistic research within and across these disciplines.

Research Paper AD
The student learns to conduct research under the guidance of the Research Paper AD teacher.

Included in programme(s)

School(s)

  • Arts, Design & Built Environment