Session 1: Course presentation and introduction

• Introduction to the program and course overview

This is a one-hour-only welcome session. The lecturer will introduce the program and participants will introduce themselves. No prior preparation is necessary.

Session 2: Speaking as Art

This week focuses on creative uses of voice and speech in the art world. We find various playful ways to get started with talking. We will explore:

• A short history of talking in the arts
  
• The politics of speech
  
• Case studies of speech as a creative tool in art
  
• Warm-up exercises: We will try out different ways of talking, starting with spontaneous ad hoc formats

Session 3: Speech as Thought

In the session, we will discover how we can expand what we think through speech. As philosopher Arthur Koestler says, “Ideas come while talking.”

• Case study: performative lectures
  
• Breaking the norms of public speaking
  
• Writing a text to be read out loud
  
• How to prepare for public speaking? 

Session 4: Communicating Art

Let’s talk art! In this session, we focus on talking about art in the context of an exhibition—be it as a viewer, an artist, or a curator. 

• Should art be explained? If so, how
  
• How to move thinking between people in a room 
  
• Ways to inspire and affect our audience
  
• Creating a story with art
  

Session 5: Art in Conversation

Talking can be as simple as the art of conversation. This session focuses on how we can get dialogues flowing back and forth with others.

• How to be a conversationalist?
  
• How does collaborative talking work? 
  
• The various ways to conduct an Interview
  
• Documenting talking
  

Language: 

Classes are held in English 

Time: 

Video conferences run on Zoom every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm Berlin Time CEST. Recordings will be available in case you miss a live session! 

Format: 

All classes are live, interactive and run in small groups to maximise your learning experience. Live captioning will be available during the video conference. 

Materials: 

Your content including class recordings, readings and presentations will be available on the Node platform as long as you wish. 

Assignments: 

Classes come with optional assignments and personal feedback to put your learning into practice. Please note that lecturers will give feedback only during the course dates. 

System: 

We will use Zoom for the live video conferences, please check Zoom's technical requirements here. 

Certificate: 

A downloadable certificate will be available after completion of the course 

Questions?

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