Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Institution:
University of Kent
Course Title:
Stand Up Comedy
Course Number:
DR676
Course Description:
This module will introduce students to practical and theoretical aspects of stand-up comedy. Initially, they will analyse the work of individual comedians, exploring such issues as comic theory, traditions of stand-up, and historical context. Later, they will work on creating their own short stand-up acts, generating original material and developing key performance skills such as developing persona, working an audience, improvisation, and characterisation.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
INTS 399
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