Interdisciplinary Arts 0228 - Storytelling as Performance

Spring
2013
1
4.00
Natalie Sowell

02:30PM-05:20PM W

Hampshire College
310528
Emily Dickinson Hall 104
ndsHA@hampshire.edu
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. In this class you will research storytelling traditions and the resurgence of storytelling in America. 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, and philosophies of storytelling. This class is designed to help participants build a storytelling repertoire which will express their unique identities as tellers.

Arts, Design, and Media Multiple Cultural Perspectives Independent Work This course will have at least one field trip.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.