· To teach the students to tell stories. · To expose the students to different styles of story telling. E.g. Draw and tell, sign language telling, the use of puppets and of different performing styles. · Exposure to different techniques used to present a story, such s the use of: voice, gestures, movements, music and dance.
Synopsis
· Introduce the students to basic storytelling styles and techniques. · Help the students understand the story structure. · Help the students to create and present a tellable story. · Teach bi-lingual storytelling to enrich their own mother tongue using English as a support language. · Teach basic performance skills so the students can present their stories effectively.
Highlights to watch out for
A lively, hands-on approach to equipping students with basic story telling skills. Students will hear stories told by a skilled international storyteller and will discover the fun of teling stories themselves. They will develop their performance skills alongside a deeper appreciation of the art of storytelling, the oral tradition and of Tamil culture and language.
Learning Points for the audience
This programme will help students to develop their: · Appreciation for the oral tradition, particularly in the context of Tamil culture. · Understanding of storytelling techniques. · Confidence in their use of the Tamil language in storytelling. · Confidence in themselves as storytellers.
Arts Group Name
SYAMA (Society of the Youth for Artistic Music Appreciation)
