Varsity Interpretation Curriculum Outline
Week 1
- Interpretation. vs. Acting- Breaking down the differences and how to infuse acting into interp.
- How to find and cut a script-You will learn where to find and utilize all the resources you will need to find the perfect script and learn how to craft the best cutting for you.
- Approach to a Winning Speech- Will learn about Beats, Labeling a Script, Finding Character Clues, Subtext, Objectives, Super Objectives, and Analyzing a Scene. Will understand how to write a winning intro.
- Philosophies of Acting and How to Infuse The Right Ones Into Your Speech- You will break down the differences between the best acting teacher's methods and find the perfect technique for you. Will learn how to use Repetition, Provocative Statements, Effective Memory, Affective vs. Effective, Overall Sensation, The Magic As If, and ultimately, how to live truthfully in imaginary circumstances.
- Memorization- Learn the best tips to memorizing.
- Campfire Performance- Will perform the first 3-4 minutes of your interpretation for a fun night under the stars!!
Week 2
- Physical Approach to Interp-Will learn the fundamentals to character and body positions. Will practice the top three character poses in interp. Will work on the tuning of your body as it is your instrument for performance. Will breakdown physical gestures and how characters are revealed through body positions.
- Finding and Creating a Character Voice- will create a character voice map that will breakdown- pitch, Tone, Tempo, Rhythm, Fluctuation, Voice Placement
- Professionalism and Etiquette at Tournaments- You are judged from the minute you set foot at a tournament. Become a serious contender by understanding what a dress code is, knowing your space in a round, Exercise positive behavior in a round, The in's and Out's of delivering an intro, the art of listening, Focus, Focus. What is winning and losing gracefully, how to breakdown a ballot, what is useful and what is not, understanding appreciation and respect at tournaments and being physically and mentally fit for competition.
- End of Camp Mock Tournament- Camp will end with a camp wide interp tournament to be judged by speech champions and coaches
Novice Interp Events Curriculum Topics by Week
Week 1
- What is Competitive Speech?
- What are the Events?-Breaking down all of the competitive speech events. Dramatic, Humorous, Duo, Prose, Poetry and Programed Oral Interp.
- Preparation- What are Warm Ups? Tongue Twisters?. Will break down how Focusing, Concentration, Breathing, and Diction for speech all relate to interp.
- -How to find and cut a script- You will learn where to find and utilize all the resources you will need to find the perfect script and learn how to craft the best cutting for you.
- Memorization- Learn the best tips to memorizing.
- Campfire Performance- Will perform the first 3-4 minutes of your interpretation for a fun night under the stars!!
- Physical Approach to Interp- Will learn the fundamentals to character and body positions. Will practice the top three character poses in interp. Will work on the tuning of your body as it is your instrument for performance. Will breakdown physical gestures and how characters are revealed through body positions.
- Finding and Creating a Character Voice- will create a character voice map that will breakdown- pitch, Tone, Tempo, Rhythm, Fluctuation, Voice Placement
- Professionalism and Etiquette at Tournaments- You are judged from the minute you set foot at a tournament. Become a serious contender by understanding what a dress code is, knowing your space in a round, Exercise positive behavior ina round, The in's and Out's of delivering an intro, the art of listening, Focus, Focus. What is winning and losing gracefully, how to breakdown a ballot, what is useful and what is not, understanding appreciation and respect at tournaments and being physically and mentally fit for competition.
- End of Camp Mock Tournament- Camp will end with a camp wide interp tournament to be judged by speech champions and coaches.