Crescent Arts Centre January 2017 Programme | Page 22

Rosie Pelan Dr Rachael Kelly Rosie Pelan Jo Egan Comedy Improvisation Understanding Film & Cinema Join this fun, accessible class to develop skills in spontaneity, characterisation, scene creation and structuring plot, as well as grow in confidence in yourself as a performer and a team player. Suitable for all levels. Rosie is a classically trained actor with over twenty years’ professional experience. For cinephiles wanting to develop their understanding of their favourite films. Participants will learn about the history and theories of Hollywood filmmaking: from the pioneers of the early days of silent cinema through to the modern big-budget special-effects extravaganza. Discover auteur theory and how it applies to the greats of classic and modern cinema, learn how cinema has been used by governments across the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and look at how changing media circumstances have created the Hollywood movie as we know it today. Participants will be guided in their learning by suggested viewings and will have an opportunity in class each week to discuss the films they have watched. Speak Out! A Verbal Communication Course Creative Writing French Conversation A creative writing course that offers Advanced writing skills and techniques for those Level 5 wishing to create work for eventual Improve your powers of expression and gain confidence in speaking out in work situations and in everyday life. Through a variety of exercises and specially selected texts, Rosie will guide you to express yourself more clearly and with more confidence. Rosie teaches many acting and voice classes at the Crescent Arts Centre and at Queen’s University. She is a resident expert at Stormont as part of the Politics Plus Project. publication or performance. The course also supports the development of the writer as artist and offers insight into a regular practice offering participants the opportunity to create unique work. Workshops will develop skills through close reading, writing practice and constructive feedback. Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm (16+ yrs) 12 weeks: 10 Jan to 4 Apr £96/£90 Book with Crescent: 1 4 5 Tuesdays 8:00-9:30pm (18+ yrs) 12 weeks: 10 Jan to 4 Apr £96/£90 Book with Crescent: 1 8 6 Page 22 Tuesdays 8:30-10:00pm (16+ yrs) Wednesdays 10:30am-12:30pm (16+ yrs) 12 weeks: 11 Jan to 5 Apr £102/£96 Vanessa Franchetti This course, designed for people with a strong command of the French language (post-A-level/university level), will explore cultural aspects of France while reinforcing communication skills. The focus will be on speaking and interacting in French, but at the same time it will develop linguistic skills, including grammar and vocabulary. Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm (16+ yrs) 12 weeks: 11 Jan to 5 Apr Book with Crescent: 1 6 3 £96/£90 12 weeks: 10 Jan to 4 Apr £96/£90 Book with Crescent: 4 8 6 Book with Crescent: 01 0