Course

Presentation and Communication Skills - HUMS1006

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

School: School of the Arts and Media

Course Outline: School of the Arts and Media

Campus: Sydney

Career: Undergraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3

CSS Contribution Charge: 1 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

Available for General Education: Yes (more info)

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Description

Speaking with confidence, telling a story, pitching a concept, engaging an audience and sharing ideas – these are essential skills for making your mark in the contemporary world. In this engaging course, you will learn presentation skills and communication techniques used by influential leaders, compelling storytellers and effective presenters. You will study examples of great storytelling by actors, motivational speeches by powerful communicators, and public speaking in professional practice. Practical workshops will introduce you to techniques of audience awareness, physical presence and vocal projection. By following examples and rehearsing in class, you will develop the confidence to present your ideas in an authentic voice and communicate your message with clarity and conviction.
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