Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Performance poetry

Learn how to interpret and perform poetry to a professional standard. This course will introduce you to a number of exercises designed to develop confidence, projection and technical mastery for a successful poetry reading.

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Key course information

Dates
18/09/11 - 16/10/11

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
5 weeks

Time
14:30 - 17:30

Fees
Full fee: £138^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
DO053

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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drama@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2542

Course outline

What is the course about?

Learn how to interpret and perform poetry to a professional standard. This course will introduce you to a number of
exercises designed to develop confidence, projection and technical mastery for a successful poetry reading.

What topics will we cover?

Learn how to discover rhythms, voices and sounds within the verse to make it live. Explore the process involved in preparing a piece for performance. Discover how to bring your personality and emotion to what is written in order to inform your performance.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Connect to, interpret, and project the text for multiple audiences.
Feel relaxed, yet assertive and confident when speaking in public.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

For those with some prior knowledge of poetry, as well as beginners.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Listen and respond to instructions and feedback.
• Take part in class discussions.
• Read a script and/or related text.
• Work within groups and pairs safely.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will learn by doing, through group work, individual work and informal discussion.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2542

drama@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in advice During term-time: Monday & Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 17.30 - 18.30 Non term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 Wednesday 17.30 - 18.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
03/06/12 to 10/06/12	Sun	10:30 - 13:30	2 weeks	£55	£55	£55	DO093	Available	» Select
18/09/11 to 16/10/11	Sun	14:30 - 17:30	5 weeks	£138	£138	£138	DO053	Finished	» Select