Public Speaking
Prerequisite:
Open to students entering grade(s):
Session 1 AM: Grade 4 - 6
Session 1 PM: Grade 7 - 9
Session 2 AM: Grade 7 - 9
Course Description:
Want to get ahead? Want to know how to influence and motivate a group? Want an edge on the competition? This course will build your confidence and promote courage and conviction when speaking in public as we learn from the most powerful of presenters. At the end of the workshop you will be an analytical thinker and researcher, be able to deliver a show-stopping speech and influence your peers as you stand out from the crowd!
Learner Outcomes:
Students will:
- Deliver a speech confidently and expressively
- Learn how to implement the most effective research and analytical skills
- Learn debating, sight reading and interview preparation techniques
- Become a confident and expressive individual
- Collaborate, communicate and think creatively
- Learn voice control and projection skills
- Become an analytical thinker and researcher
- Accept and give constructive criticism
- Deliver an impromptu speech with confidence
- Research, write, prepare and deliver a convincing speech
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of chosen subject matter
- Know and understand the use of vocal techniques
- Take leadership initiative
- Know and understand different styles and use of speech
- Be a confident debater and justify answers with clarity
- Know how to adapt speech and body language to the chosen audience
Methodology:
This very interactive, popular and dynamic camp is exciting and fun for everyone from the naturally outgoing, to the strong silent types. Even people not very comfortable with standing up in front of the group will leave the programme filled with confidence and courage. In class, we will explore the how, what, where, when and why of great orators, and even take a bite at stand-up comedy! By the end of the course, you will have learned a large number of skills taught to you by performing arts and spoken voice professionals that will last you a lifetime.