Storytelling: Introduction

What you will learn

An introduction to the art of storytelling with the leading practitioner Eli Anderson. Develop your creative, as well as, emotive and playful approach to your delivery.

By the end of the course you will be able to

• Understand and apply techniques of delivery that will ensure an audience are "with you", from start to finish.
• Critically assess the quality of a story and make informed choices about the best environment for its telling.
• Develop critical skill in appraising each other and learn the skills of constructive and supportive feedback.

Class format and activities

Listening to a master storyteller - assessing the key techniques involved
Developing your own practice through actual storytelling, reflection and adjustment
Examining & considering the art of storytelling through history, different cultures and mediums

Constructive and supportive feedback from your tutor will help you succeed during the class.

Entry requirements

None

What you need to know before you enrol

There will be movement and other physical exercises as part of the programme.

What you will need for your class

Notebook for making notes

What you can do next

Morley College’s Drama Department provides an exciting and diverse range of term-time and short course in Acting, Directing and Public Speaking. Please speak to your tutor, pick up a prospectus, look at our website or call the Theatre & Performance Dept for more information.