Course syllabus
Drama 100/G:
TAKING THE STAGE
Performance and Presentation Skills
Image: Arthur Meek in On the Conditions and Possibilities of Hillary Clinton Taking me as her Young Lover (2015). Photo: The Pantograph Punch
In “Taking the Stage” you will develop skills in theatrical performance that are transferable to a wide-range of disciplines including: effective oral communication and developing presentations with impact, stage presence, the ability to work collaboratively within a group, and creative problem solving. We will focus on three main areas: public speaking; acting and inhabiting a character; and devised group performance.
QUICK LINKS:
Convener: James Wenley
Office: Arts 1, Room 611
Office Hours: Fridays 2-4pm, or by appointment.
Lecture:
Wednesdays 11-12pm: 401-439 (Engineering Block 1, Room 439)
Workshop Groups:
Wednesdays 12-2pm: 201E-149 (Human Sciences - East,Rm 149)
Wednesdays 2-4pm: 206-325 (Arts 1, Drama Studio)
Thursdays 12-2pm: 206-325 (Arts 1, Drama Studio)
Thursdays 2-4pm: 206-325 (Arts 1, Drama Studio)
Fridays 12-2pm: 206-325 (Arts 1, Drama Studio)
Learning Outcomes
Our course aims are:
- To enhance your appreciation of effective public speaking
- To improve your confidence in public performance
- To develop your understanding of vocal and physical skills that underlie effective performance
- To provide you with the skills to work effectively in a team
- To develop your potential to make dynamic creative presentations
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Use the vocal and physical skills you have learned to deliver an effective oral presentation
- Apply acting techniques to develop stage presence and listening skills
- Apply improvisation and devising techniques in the development of dynamic and creative group presentations
- Apply ideas and approaches learned in the course to deliver an effective oral presentation that incorporates dynamic audio visual elements
Course summary:
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