Theatre

Degree programme + Modules

Module group 1 – Creation (42 ECTS credits) In different ways, these modules all deal with the aspects of the creation and presentation of your own artistic work. They include modules in which students – alone or in groups – develop and present their own work and artistic experiments. The master’s thesis which consists of a written concept, the practical realisation of a project as well as a written reflection, is also part of this module group. In these modules, students are usually accompanied by mentors. Module group 2 – Workshops (29 ECTS credits) These modules serve the practical expansion of your own performance skills. They teach skills in dealing with different means of expression and design in performance. Different methods and ways of working are used. An essential focus of these modules is the practical examination of different media such as space, image, text, sound, voice and body. Module group 3 – Theory & management (11 ECTS credits) Theory and management modules address performance work from the point of view of theoretical considerations, research approaches, analytical and reflexive observations as well as methodical questions concerning the rehearsal and production process. In addition, they broach questions of project management. Module group 4 – Encounters (8 ECTS credits) This module group centres on the networking between students (also beyond HKB) as well as on artistic discourse. It also focuses on encounter and exchange with theatre professionals.

Objectives + Qualifications As a graduate of our master’s programme you have the following qualifications:

Artistic qualifications You are able to develop and put into practice your own artistic ideas (authorship). You can understand, apply and individually develop different methods of creation. You can consciously use and actively develop your own means of artistic expression. You know how to develop and use theatrical media and forms that go beyond the conventions of spoken theatre and reflect a broader understanding of performance arts. Transdisciplinarity: you are able to enter into a dialogue with other artistic and non-artistic disciplines and incorporate them into your own creative work. Self and project management You can independently initiate, plan, put into practice and evaluate your own projects. You can build a professional network of people and interest groups relevant to your artistic work. You can present yourself and your artistic work in the professional field. You can take responsibility in a team, recognise and tolerate conflict and contradiction and make them instrumental for your work process. Theory You are able to reflect on your own artistic practice and to position it with regard to other artistic discourses which it might be open to or demarcated and differentiated from. You can deal with critical judgment of your own and other people’s work as well as appropriately substantiate your own critical opinion.

Partners + Exchange The HKB is associated with numerous partner universities in Switzerland and abroad and collaborates with international partners in a number of projects. It is also a member of various international networks. Networking at various levels is an essential characteristic of our master’s degree programme:

Networking Switzerland The MA Expanded Theater at HKB is part of the Master Campus Theater CH, a cooperation of the four Swiss theatre programmes at university level in Bern, Lausanne, Verscio and Zurich. By combining the course offers of the four universities, the master campus creates links between the theatre traditions of the German, French and Italian-speaking regions. As a master student at one of the four universities you can attend certain courses at the partner institutions. Among these are the campus weeks, which allow you to network with students from the other cooperating universities. Networking within HKB Since our master’s degree programme is integrated into a university which teaches a wide variety of art forms you also get the opportunity to network across disciplines during your studies in Bern. Networking internationally In the choice of our students and lecturers we focus on quality as well as the greatest possible cultural and disciplinary variety. HKB is associated with numerous partner universities in Switzerland and abroad and cooperates with international partners in many projects. It is moreover a member of various international networks. During your studies you have the opportunity of completing exchange semesters and work experience placements in Switzerland or abroad. Networking in the professional field You can extend your studies to five semesters if this allows or promotes your networking in the professional field during your studies. You can expand your network through your contacts with the programme's numerous guest lecturers from Switzerland and abroad.

HKB students have the opportunity to complete part of their studies or work experience abroad. In turn, interested persons from abroad can apply to study at HKB or spend part of their studies here. Further information for prospective students from abroad Further information on the BFH website

Degree + Prospects As a graduate of our master’s degree programme you are able to position yourself and your work in the dynamic professional field of performing arts and to work in interdisciplinary performance formats. Qualification Master of Arts in «Theater – Expanded Theater» Job profile + career prospects The master’s degree qualifies you to work as a professional theatre practitioner with a specialisation of your choice. As a graduate you will have expanded your disciplinary training and will be able to participate in a wide variety of performance projects and to position yourself professionally. In a professional world in which working and production methods are becoming more and more interdisciplinary, artists with the above qualifications are in great demand – both at theatre institutions and in independent companies. Examples of our graduates’ job profiles Freelance theatre practitioners and dancers Performance artists Company members at municipal theatre institutions Choreographers & stage directors Writers

Team Head of studies Wolfram Heberle Fachbereichsleiter Theater +41 31 848 49 93 Show e-mail See profile Academic collaborator Sibylle Heim Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin +41 31 848 49 97 Show e-mail See profile Secretariat Secretariat HKB Theater +41 31 848 49 90 Show e-mail See profile Lecturers and mentors (selection) Hans Werner Kroesinge r (D) Laurent Chétouane (F) Matthias Lilienthal (D) Lola Arias (ARG) Alexander Giesche (D), Regula Schröter (CH) Ed Hauswirth (A) Rabih Mroué (LBN) Stefan Kaegi (CH) MOTUS THEATER (I) Yan Duyvendak (NL) Archie Burnett (USA) Simone Augtherlony (CH/D) & Jen Rosenblit (USA/D) Ivo Dimchev (BG) François Chaignaud (F) Florentina Holzinger (A) Sebastian Matthias (D) Mirko Borscht (D) Ted Stoffer (USA) Lucie Tuma (D) Giulia Palladini (I) Roberto Fratini Serafide (I) Kate McIntosh (NZ) Johannes Kram (D) Joachim Robbrecht (NL) Cora Frost (D) Machina eX // Mathias Prinz (D), Yves Regenass (CH) Rolf Abderhalden (COL) // Mapa Teatro Juanita Delgado (COL) Viviane de Muynck (BE) Johanna Freiburg & Berit Stumpf // Gob Squad (D/GB ) Hans-Thies Lehmann (D) Ivna Žic (CH) Eero Epner (EST) Lukas Bangerter (CH) // Plasma Big Art Group (USA) // Caden Manson & Jemma Nelson Franck Chartier // Peeping Tom (BE) Urs Dietrich (D) Onno Faller (D) Jens Roselt (D) Christoph Haering (CH) Niklaus Helbling (CH/D) Knut Jensen (CH) San Keller (CH) Mikael Krogerus (FIN) // Roman Tschäppeler (CH) Felix Kubin (D) Bojana Kunst (SI) Penelope Wehrli (CH) VA Wölfl // Neuer Tanz Düsseldorf (D) As well as the team of lecturers of the Bachelor in Theatre/Acting .