Effective Communication

Course aim

To introduce students to practical and written skills in communication and build understanding of the nature of physical, oral and written presentation.

Course content

Through dramatic games and exercises, students will develop an awareness of play, body and voice. The dramatic skills of presentation are developed through individual and group performances. Focused exercises on the body and voice build awareness of the communicative potential of both. Observation, reflection and critical evaluation of the exercises are combined with relevant readings to foster a practical and theoretical understanding of the dramatic principles of communication. Students read and understand texts; argue a case and write an academic essay outlining such principles.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MAGILL (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	2 hours x 6 days
Tutorial	4 hours x 6 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Group presentation, Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.