Creative Communication for Teenagers: Introductory Course

This course introduces teenagers to voice and speech training, drama/theatre studies and communication skills (public speaking), in a relaxed and supportive environment. You will gain confidence and creativity, as well as broad range of communication skills to prepare you for success in life after school.

Subjects include:

• Elements and values of communication
• Verbal and non-verbal communication
• Breathing, relaxation, posture
• Voice and speech
• Mime, improvisation and characterisation
• Storytelling
• Impromptu speaking (learning to ‘think on your feet’)
• Discussion and debating skills
• Assertiveness and personal development
• Skills of listening and asking questions
• Reading at sight
• Creative interpretation of prose, poetry and dramatic text
• Public speaking and presentation techniques
• Interview skills

Exams

Exams are non-compulsory, but students will have an opportunity to take a Trinity Guildhall exam at year-end, following satisfactory in-house assessment at Easter.

Feedback

We provide feedback to parents through our annual parent/teacher meetings.

Structure of Course

Course runs from early September to June.  Classes are held once a week - and twice a week in the lead-up to exams.  Tuition fees are payable half-yearly in advance.

Contact

If you would like to find out more about any of our teenager courses, please call Máire on 087 2317850 or click here to request a call back.