DRAMA 100G Presentation and Performance: Taking the Stage
DRAMA 100G | Open Schedule | Semester One & Two 2020 | City Campus | 15 points
Description
Theatrical performance requires dynamic presence, effective communication and creative thinking. This course is focused on enhancing oral communication and performance skills through interactive workshops with speakers and performers highlighting the transferable skills of acting in three main areas: public speaking, improvising and group-devised performance.
Learning Outcomes
Our course aims are to guide you to:
- Understand the principles of effective public speaking
- Improve your confidence in public performance
- Develop and demonstrate the vocal and physical skills that underlie effective performance
- Develop the skills to work effectively in a team
- Create a dynamic, original presentation
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 to develop dynamic and creative group presentations
Topics Covered
- The paper is divided into two key modules:
- Public speaking
- Devising
- Both modules include instruction in acting and performance techniques
Assessment
- Portfolio of weekly tasks A: 25%
- Speech Presentation: 20%
- Devised Performance: 30%
- Portfolio of weekly tasks B: 25%