ENGLISH DRAMA
4.9.–1.12.2023
On the English Drama course you will learn holistically about the theatre & performance
and its various components such as acting and improvisation.
This special course offers a tremendous opportunity to throw yourself into things,
develop yourself and enhance the direction of your life!
A three-month full-time English-language theatre course giving you the prerequisites for postgraduate studies in the field of theatre and the ability for extensive self-expression.
Koulutuksen esittely suomeksi alhaalla.
English Drama course with Andrew Fearn
Now boasting more than 25 successful years under the leadership of an experienced theatre educator Andrew Fearn, this is the only full-time drama course in Finland to operate totally in English and is unparalleled.
This course is designed for students interested in drama or theatre and wondering what the first serious steps are. It offers a solid foundation for those keen to improve their chance of finding entry to an English-speaking drama school or university. The course is also ideal for those with minimal interest in theatre who merely want to develop their English language (especially spoken English) skills in a way that is more interesting than sitting in a classroom and poring over the rules of grammar: the language is given practical applications.
Some former students used the course to further their language skills, develop their confidence and learn about themselves and their place in the world and have gone on to successful careers outside the realms of theatre and drama. A number of teachers and other education professionals have worked with Andrew and found the work highly beneficial in regard to their own areas.
Contact teaching runs mainly from Monday to Friday at 9-14 o'clock. Students will also need to do a considerable amount of work in their own time: reading, writing, preparing, rehearsing, etc...
Is this course suitable for you?
Students will ideally be over 18 years old. There is no upper age limit. Previous experience is not a requirement. There are no auditions but in some cases an interview may be required.
Having sufficient skill with the English language and having the will to work and learn and progress are much more important. Students will need motivation and commitment. It can be hard work, it can be challenging, students may have to operate outside of their "comfort zones" but it is a lot of fun!
Whilst the emphasis will naturally fall on performance skills this is not an Acting Course or a Star Academy, the outlook is much broader and hopefully more useful: the focus is actually on transferable skills that have applications in many areas of work and life.
Previous student intakes have included students from around the world: Italy, Latvia South Africa, USA, Zambia, Gambia, Zimbabwe, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Morocco, France...The course operates on a system of inclusion and welcomes applicants from other nations. However, we are unable to help with visas or other administrative requirements. Similarly we are not in a position to provide bursaries or other forms of financial assistance.
Many of Andrew's students have moved on to University or Theatre School in th UK, USA, etc. Some have gone on to enjoy employment and success in theatre, film, television as performers, directors, educators... Many have applied what they have learned to other things and are working as teachers, translators, etc.
Concept of Learning
Academic theory combined with practical experience and then applied with enthusiasm to suitable subject matter is the way that skills are developed. Mistakes sometimes need to be made, in an atmosphere of enjoyable discovery, for growth to occur. Hard work and fun should go hand in hand.
These principles play a significant part in the structuring and methodologies behind this course:
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CLIL (Content and language integrated learning)
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Learning by doing
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Process more important than results (all work is ’work-in-progress’)
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No single methodology is applicable but the Maieutic Method is frequently used
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The course is necessarily student-centred and approaches may vary depending on the students
Course contents:
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Introduction to Theatre history
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Theatre practice
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Text: analysis and comprehension
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Text: into performance
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Performance skills (from improvisation to full production)
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Acting: various approaches will include dealing with Brecht and Stanislavski
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Developing communication skills, social skills, language English Language skills especially spoken English, presentation skills, organisational skills, responsibility, planning skills etc.
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Developing related skills: stagecraft, directing, writing, production skills
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Film: comprehension and analysis
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Professional ethics: talent alone is not enough!
In the English Drama course you will develop yourself holistically:
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Ideally you will learn not only about the subject and related skillsets but you will learn about yourself, your place in the world, professional ethics, the importance of the arts in general and theatre in particular.
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You may be here to improve your English.
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You will learn about other people, other people`s needs, goals and you will learn about other students.
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You will learn about learning, it never ends.
Applications should be registered before 6.8.2023 to ensure processing. Regrettably the number of places is limited and preference will be given to early applicants.
Study at West Finland College
You will study full time and are eligible to apply for a student grant.
Our campus offers a variety of comfortable accommodation facilities. Specific details are available from our office.
If you want to know more, please contact:
Andrew Fearn
andrew.fearn@lsopisto.fi
or our office
opisto@lansisuomenopisto.fi
+358 (2) 560 7750
English Drama (13 credits)
4.9.–1.12.2023
Contact teaching 25–30 lessons per week
Amount of private work in students own time: approximately 15 hours
Fees: Three (3) monthly installments of 438 €. The price includes tuition, breakfast and lunch on school days.
Full time studies, you are eligible to apply for a student grant from KELA
West Finland College, Huittinen
English Drama on ainutlaatuinen koulutus
Tämä englanninkielinen draamakurssi on toiminut menestyksekkäästi jo yli 25 vuotta kansainvälisesti tunnetun teatterikouluttajan Andrew Fearnin johdolla. Koulutus on Suomessa ainutlaatuinen ja se on tunnettu erityisesti opiskelijakeskeisestä lähestymistavastaan.
Kurssi on suunnattu draamasta ja teatterista kiinnostuneille opiskelijoille, jotka pohtivat ensimmäisiä askeleitaan kohti alan ammattilaisuutta. Kurssi on ihanteellinen myös opiskelijoille, jotka haluavat parantaa kielitaitoaan ja kehittää itseään ihmisenä.
Monet aikaisemmat opiskelijat ovat jatkaneet opintoja esittävän taiteen parissa Suomessa tai ulkomailla (muun muassa Iso-Britanniassa, Kanadassa, USA:ssa, Tanskassa, Venäjällä, Itävallassa…) ja työllistyneet myöhemmin teatterin, television ja elokuvien pariin.
Toiset opiskelijat puolestaan ovat hyödyntäneet koulutusta kielitaitonsa parantamiseen, itseluottamuksensa kehittämiseen ja oman paikkansa löytämiseen, ja ovat jatkaneet erilaisille aloille myös draaman ja teatterin ulkopuolella.
Sopiiko koulutus sinulle?
Hakijoiden tulee olla 18-vuotta täyttäneitä, yläikärajaa ei ole. Opiskelijoilta ei vaadita aikaisempaa kokemusta draamasta tai teatterista. Riittävä englannin kielen taito sekä motivaatio ja sitoutuminen opintoihin ovat tärkeämpiä.
English Drama yhdistää teoriaa ja käytäntöä
Opiskelussa akateeminen teoriatieto yhdistyy innostuneeseen käytännön työskentelyyn ja kokemuksellisuuteen. Työskentelyilmapiiri on tutkiva ja salliva. Joskus tarvitaan virheitä, jotta kehitystä voi tapahtua. Kova työ ja hauskanpito kulkevat koulutuksessa käsi kädessä.
Koulutuksen keskeisiä pedagogisia lähestymistapoja ovat:
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CLIL (Content and Language integrated Learning) – vieraskielinen sisällön opetus, jossa tässä tapauksessa yhdistyy englannin kielen ja draaman oppiminen
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elinikäinen oppiminen - ajatus siitä, että oppiminen ei koskaan lopu
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tekemällä oppiminen
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prosessi on lopputulosta tärkeämpi (kaikkia teoksia työstetään work-in-progress -periaatteella)
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sokraattinen menetelmä
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työskentely on opiskelijakeskeistä ja opetusmenetelmät vaihtelevat opiskelijoiden tarpeiden mukaan
English Drama -koulutuksen keskeiset sisällöt:
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teatterihistoria
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teatterityö
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tekstistä esitykseen
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improvisaatio
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teatterin eri osa-alueet - esitys, näyttämötekniikka, ohjaaminen, kirjoittaminen
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yleiset työelämätaidot - vuorovaikutustaidot, ryhmätyöskentely, sosiaaliset taidot, kielitaito, esiintymistaidot, organisointitaidot, vastuullisuus.
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elokuva - analyysi ja tulkinta
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näyttelijäntyö - monia lähestymistapoja, kuten Brecht ja Stanislavski
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ammattietiikka - lahjakkuus yksinään ei ole tarpeeksi
Koulutuksen aikana opit:
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draaman ja teatterin keskeisiä tietoja ja taitoja
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taiteen ja erityisesti teatterin merkityksen arviointia sekä luot omaa näkemystä aiheesta
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yleistä ammattietiikkaa
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lisää itsestäsi ja paikastasi maailmassa
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ilmaisemaan itseäsi englannin kielellä entistä monipuolisemmin ja täsmällisemmin
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lisää toisista ihmistä, heidän tarpeistaan ja tavoitteistaan
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mieltämään oppimisen prosessina, joka ei koskaan lopu
Lisätiedot koulutuksesta:
Andrew Fearn
andrew.fearn@lsopisto.fi
Lähetä hakemus 6.8.2023 mennessä!
Opiskelu ja majoitus Länsi-Suomen opistolla
Koulutuksen ajan voit majoittua opiston pihapiirissä historiallisessa miljöössä sijaitsevissa majoitusrakennuksissa. Opiskelu Länsi-Suomen opistolla tarjoaa tilaa ajatella ja kehittää itseäsi turvallisessa yhteisössä. Rauhallinen ja pieni kampusalue Huittisen luonnon ja palveluiden keskellä takaa onnistuneen opiskelukokemuksen.
Majoitusvaihtoehdot ja hinnat.
English Drama (13 ov)
4.9.–1.12.2023
Opetusta 25-30 tuntia viikossa
Hinta 438 € / erä (koulutus maksetaan yhteensä 3 erässä). Hinta sisältää opetuksen sekä aamiaisen ja lounaan opetuspäivinä. Opiskelu on päätoimista ja oikeuttaa KELA:n opintotukeen.
Länsi-Suomen Opisto, Huittinen
Lue opintomaksuista ja peruutusehdoista.
Pidätämme oikeuden muutoksiin.
OPETTAJASI
Head of English Drama
Andrew Fearn (BA; Hons).
Andrew fell into the theatre aged 13 and has never recovered. He has been studying, working or teaching in theatre-related areas for most of his life (and earned a degree in Theatre/Drama/Literature from the University of Liverpool along the way, specialising in TIE).
A professional actor/writer/director and educator he has many years of experience (stage, TV, film, voicework, comedy impro). He has been running the English Drama course at LSO for over 25 years, and has additionally lectured at universities/colleges in Finland, UK and Russia.
He is an internationally published poet, was the singer/frontman for a couple of bands, performed stand- up comedy in Helsinki and has directed more plays than he can remember. He says that one of his proudest moments was being described by one of his professors (on completion of his degree) as an iconoclast, another was appearing on Ukranian TV news.
He spends his free time – with his two dogs – reading and studying, scribbling and painting, and dreaming of one day going back to Nepal for another visit. Both of his children are students.