Play and Event
2025/2026
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module introduces various dramaturgies in relation to ludic events and participatory artefacts. Furthermore, the module introduces mobile technologies and their usage in play-based participatory event design.
Courses:
In connection with the module, courses may be offered within the following areas:
- Play and Event
Learning objectives
Knowledge
During this module, students should acquire:
Basic knowledge about
- basic theories and dramaturgies of play-based design and events
- experiences and events as cultural phenomenon
- various mobile technologies and their usage in ludic artefacts and events.
Skills
Skills in
- creating and describing concepts of play-based artefacts and events
- using and applying mobile technologies in artistic frames within play-based participatory events and projects
- using ludic events and participatory events as strategies for participant involvement
Competences
Competencies in
- designing, implementing, and reflecting on ludic artefacts and events
- identifying and reflecting on ludic strategies for participant involvement within other fields
Type of instruction
Groups in relation to course activities.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Play and Event |
| Type of exam | Active participation/continuous evaluation
Active participation in the module’s series of lectures and other
course related activities is required. Active participation is
defined as reading of set literature, 80 % attendance of the
module’s series of lectures and other course related activities,
contribution to the module’s discussion sessions through
presentations and active participation in discussions as well as
hand in of all assignments.
If a student does not meet the requirements for active participation, the following re-exam is conducted: Internal written exam in the module “Play and Event”. Hand in: Individual. The examination is a free assignment. For the exam students are required to produce a play-based artefact or event and hand in a reflective report. Number of pages: the written work must not exceed 10 pages. The assignment will be evaluated by the examiner. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Play og Event |
| Module code | KOTBA20VM02 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
4. semester |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art and Technology |
| Study Board | Study Board of Art, Health and Technology |
| Department | Department of Communication and Psychology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
