Storytelling: for business and pleasure
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In London
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London
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Different dates available
Storytelling as one of the foundations of theatre, in all cultures. Exploring ways of telling stories with language, body and rhythm, solo and in groups. Telling brief stories has also become a strong component within the world of Business, so we shall examine the way ‘story’ can be used in ‘branding’; covering topics which include talks, presentations, lectures, and more informal settings.
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About this course
* Gain the confidence and basic skills to engage an audience* Gain the skills to understand how to communicate a narrative to them.* Gain a finer understanding of how the act of telling a story can be used to authenticate and enliven your communications within the workplace.
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Course programme
* Storytelling in different cultures.
* Learning the tools for storytelling.
* Telling traditional, as well as contemporary stories.
* Making up your own stories for use in Business settings.
In group exercises with some solo attempts to improvise, read, and perform stories.
A useful resource to have read would be Rock Your Presentation by Nigel Barlow.
Notepad and pen.
Additional information
Any of the beginners or improvers' courses depending on students' experience.
General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
See the course guide for term dates and further details
Storytelling: for business and pleasure