This workshop will address how to establish a powerful and authentic relationship with an audience or on a one to one basis in a political environment. We will gradually deepen our understanding of the stakes and means of establishing relationships in a political environment. We will address the problematics of image of oneself and the other. And through an introduction to various communication methods and tools, improvisation games and the exploration of these themes in situ we will also learn more about ourselves in a fun and safe environment. We will, learn think out of the box about public speaking applied to politics.
Each class will have two tempos : the first hour will mostly be dedicated to warm ups, vocal and physical techniques and the explorations of these tools. We will work on improving our body language and stretch our vocal capacities. We will also watch and analyse political speeches over time and various contexts.
During the second hour we will focus on improvisations, practical exercises and text work.
The semester will be structured around the creation of a utopia or a dystopia that will eventually include different speech exercises from public speech to conference talks or diplomatic negociations and lobbying exercise.
Delphine LANSON,Michaël HAUCHECORNE
Atelier
English
This course has a specific format because it includes two workshops on Saturdays that will both count for 6 hours of class. The remaining 12 hours will be taught in the usual weekly format over 6 weeks only.
Spring 2023-2024
To validate the course, the student is expected to pass the following assignments :
1°) Two letter/essays on your motivations to improve your public speaking
2°) A prepared improvisation
3°) A public speech or debate
At the end of the course, the student is expected to :
1°) Have gained confidence and ease in public speaking applied to politics
2°) Have a good self awareness on stage
3°) Understand how to lead a conversation, how to build a political speech and animate a debate