COM 460 - Spoken Word as Art and Communication.

COM 210. (3) F.

Spoken Word as both art and communication, linked to public speaking but different in nature of performative content, delivery and purpose. Traditional elements of Spoken Word performance from the 1950s to present day; various forms of Spoken Word (slam poetry, open mic, performance art) as it is linked to social justice and reasons performers create work for the stage. Students learn artistic use of voice and body language to convey messages to two audiences: Self and Other. Also listed as ART 460/THE 460.