Confidence Through Acting (Saturday)

Class format and activities

The class uses fun warm-up exercises and theatre games in a safe and friendly atmosphere to help you develop your self-expression and release your creativity. You will receive constructive and supportive feedback from your tutor. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the following learning outcomes. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals i.e. progression to an advanced-level course.

Learning Outcomes

• 01: Learn why your body reacts the way it does in a stressful situation and how to deal with these nerves
• 02: Have fun experimenting with physicality, yours and others
• 03: Learn about body-language and non-verbal communication
• 04: Learn how tension affects the body and simple techniques to release it
• 05: Learn about your voice and how best to use it
• 06: Try on different characters and explore how they feel

Course entry requirements

The class uses fun warm-up exercises and theatre games in a safe and friendly atmosphere to help you develop your self-expression and release your creativity. You will receive constructive and supportive feedback from your tutor. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the following learning outcomes. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals i.e. progression to an advanced-level course.

What you need to know before you enrol

Excellent attendance and punctuality will be required from all students.

What to bring to class

Pen and Paper. Comfortable clothes and footwear.

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 contact [email protected]