2026 Summer THEATER 5 001 STD 001

2026 Summer Session D 6 weeks, July 6 - August 14

THEATER 5 001 - STD 001

Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

Mark Holahan Rafael

Jul 06, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026
Mo, Tu, We, Th
09:00 am - 11:59 am
Class #:12914
Units: 3

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 7
Enrolled: 18
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 25
Waitlist Max: 5
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

15 hours of student practice of studio skills and/or tasks per week, and 7.5 hours of outside work hours per week.

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Course Catalog Description

Students will learn to present themselves and material clearly, confidently, and persuasively, using age-old arts of oral communication. They will learn techniques for overcoming stage fright, developing clear enunciation, finding and using their natural, unaffected vocal register, varying tone and intonation to hold audience interest, controlling pacing, moving with assurance and purpose, using appropriate gestures, and eye contact as well as exploring methods to change behaviors that bar effective communication and structure speeches to maximize persuasiveness.

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Requirements class fulfills

Meets Arts & Literature, L&S Breadth

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

Associated Sections

None