St. Teresa's Institute of Education

Workshop on Drama and Art

Names of Staff Members who supported
Date	21/11/2017
Faculty	Arts
Department/Committee	Education
Co-ordinator name	Dr. Joan Lopes
Time	9.00 AM to 3.00 PM
Venue	St. Teresa's Institute of Education (Lecture Hall)
Activity for Class/Group with Total Number of Attendees	99 students
Nature: Indoor/Outdoor	Indoor
Name & details of Resource Person	Dr. Meenakshi Iyer Gangopadhyay Assistant Professor, Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya Assistant Professor (Dance) Since 1995 till present.
Dr. Sr. Tanuja Waghmare Dr. Giselle D'Souza Dr. Sheela Philip Dr. Cindrella D'Mello Ms. Reshma Rodrigues Ms. Shakuntala Nighot Dr. Cerena D'Cunha
Names of Students who Supported
Alexander Tina Ayare Manjiri Colaco Larissa Correia Maxina Dmello Alsina Dmello Jersena

Objectives for conducting Activity
Topic/Subject of the Activity	Workshop on Drama and Art
To build intellectual and aesthetic understanding of the craft and technique of theatre arts. To develop language, communication skills and enhance artistic and creative abilities. To equip students with key critical thinking skills, performance skills, speaking and writing skills, public speaking skills and teamwork. To ensure expression and exploration of personal, cultural and social worlds through role and situation that engages, entertains and challenges.
Methodology
This workshop focussed on the use of 'Elements of Theatre' to make the teaching and learning process more effective and interesting. Various dance, drama and art forms were demonstrated, mudras etc. were taught, small performances from students were expected and participation was ensured. Training primarily focussed on psychological and realistic acting, with special attention on voice and body.
Outcome
Students learnt about various dance, drama and art forms, they got first-hand experience about various performance arts. Through the workshop, students were imparted the knowledge of pronunciation, intonation as well as storytelling. Language learning skills were strengthened through the use of drama and art in education. Students learnt that the use of arts in education makes children more creative and imaginative through various co-curricular activities.