Acting and drama for wellbeing

About this course

Sessions combine discussion, warm-ups, group games and improvisation based on a topic chosen by learners. Play reading may be included where relevant, followed by discussion and feedback. Teaching uses practical activities, demonstrations, listening and analysis, individual practice, peer assessment and ongoing tutor feedback. The course explores collaboration, participation, responses and reactions, timing, and physical, vocal and spatial awareness. Course content is agreed at the start of each course and activities are adapted to learners’ levels and needs.

What you'll learn

• Use improvisation to explore topics through drama activities
• Develop play-reading and sight-reading skills
• Practise responding and reacting within acting exercises
• Apply timing and collaboration in group work
• Develop physical, vocal and spatial awareness

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for people who want to explore acting and drama, including those with no previous experience. Participation includes group games, improvisation, discussion, peer assessment and individual practice, with activities paced according to learners’ levels and needs.

• Suitable for learners starting to develop acting and drama skills
• Involves regular group participation and peer feedback
• Course content is shaped around topics chosen by learners

Before you go

• No homework is associated with the sessions.
• A certificate of completion can be provided on request.
• Assistive equipment and access support through reasonable adjustments may be available, subject to an assessment with the relevant support team.