Explore different types and styles of theatre. Investigate the contexts within which different styles were created and plays were written. Involves practical drama games and performance, script reading, research and discussion.
Course aim
Explore different types and styles of theatre, plays and how we make theatre. Play practical theatre games, research and read plays.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is for beginners
- No experience is needed but this is a continuation course for those who completed 'Introduction to Theatre', as well as for beginners
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Describe some different styles of theatre
- Have good knowledge of different playwrites
- Have worked in a group to make short pieces of online theatre
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
- You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions
What else do I need to know?
- What you need: You will need an internet connection, speakers, a microphone and a webcam so that you can use our video learning platform, Zoom. If you’d like to understand more Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
- You will need a personal email address to join the WEA’s digital learning platform, Canvas so that you can receive resources, record your progress and achievement and to work with others and share ideas. If you want to understand more about our digital learning platform please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- You will have access to course resources and links to wider learning through the WEA’s digital learning platform, Canvas: http://bit.ly/WEAonline
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Progress to a course with another provider
- Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
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