Interdisciplinary Arts 0228 - Storytelling as Performance

Storytelling is an oral art form whose practice provides a means of preserving and transmitting images, ideas, motivations, and emotions. The practice of oral literature is storytelling. A central, unique aspect of storytelling is its reliance on the audience to develop specific visual imagery and detail to complete and co-create the story. The primary emphasis of this course is in developing storytelling skills through preparation, performance, and evaluation. Participants will engage in exercises and activities to enhance the delivery of telling stories; learn to incorporate various techniques to engage audiences; and develop an awareness of resources, materials, cultural contexts and philosophies of storytelling. This class is designed to help participants build a storytelling repertoire which will express their unique identities as tellers. Prerequisite: Some coursework in theatre and/or education.

Arts, Design, and Media Multiple Cultural Perspectives Independent Work In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, research, and rehearsal.