THTR 435 - Storytelling

4 Credit(s)

This course focuses on the traditions, forms, and methods of oral storytelling. Students study tales and techniques from a variety of cultures, practice many genre of stories and styles of telling. Upon completion of this course students will have researched tales from many culture and time periods, practiced performing for several audience types and ages, know effective story content, practice skills in communicating clearly and expressively, both in “first and “third” person formats. Students will understand the oral tradition, including the “uses of storytelling throughout history. They will each develop several story scripts, and as culminating project, present a public performance for young audiences and a public performance for adult audiences. They will demonstrate knowledge of group storytelling such as readers’ theatre. They will demonstrate an understanding of effective costume pieces and lighting effects to enhance their storytelling. They will demonstrate skills in speaking with a variety of accents. Students will critically analyze their own storytelling as well as the work of others. .

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