Newbattle Abbey College partnership
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is delighted to continue its partnership into 2009/10
with Newbattle Abbey College for residential training and experience in contemporary storytelling and cultural heritage.
 Contemporary Storytelling: Theory and Practice is a unique course combining two residential weekends at Newbattle, with a personal project between them. This leads to a double unit qualification at SCQF Level 7, with 8 credit points for each of the two parts, Practical and Project. The Practical section can be done as a standalone unit. The Project unit requires prior approval of a project proposal at least three months before the unit weekend, and students are normally recommended to undertake the practical unit first.
Traditionally, the art of oral storytelling has been recognised as significant both culturally and educationally. In contemporary society however, the mass media have led to a shift of emphasis away from a book led culture which has in turn highlighted the importance of oral communication.
This unit will help you to rediscover the art of oral storytelling and use storytelling skills to enhance your professional practice. Professionals who could use this unit to support Continuing Professional Development include teachers, librarians, literacy workers, museum and heritage interpreters, health professionals, clergy, youth workers, environmental rangers, community development professionals and arts facilitators.
The course combines theoretical perspectives on how oral storytelling works as an effective form of communication, with practical experience of how it is applied in specific professional contexts. Outcomes relate to the skills involved in delivering effective narrative communication in specific situations, relating to professional practice, including:
- Analysing the purposes and relevance of oral storytelling
- Sourcing and selecting oral stories
- Editing and developing oral stories
- Presenting oral stories effectively
- Presenting in written and oral form, an effective evaluation of the above outcomes as they apply to your profession.
Contemporary Oral Storytelling: Practical Skills (SQA F4BM34)
Friday 25th September to Sunday 27th September 2009
This unit is designed to enhance and develop skills in sourcing and applying stories within professional or specific volunteering contexts. On completion students will be able to gauge appropriate narratives, adapt or develop oral stories and communicate stories by applying specific oral skills. This unit is not for beginners but for those with some previous storytelling experience.
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Contemporary Oral Storytelling: Project (SQA F4BN34)
Friday 14th May to Sunday 16th May 2010
Following on from Practical Skills, this unit uses a personal project to:
- investigate the use of oral storytelling in a chosen professional context
- report on the project
- evaluate the project.
This is an ideal opportunity to define objectives with expert guidance and to develop and evaluate your approach in context. Project proposals are approved in advance and reports on completed projects, with feedback and discussion, are presented during the Project course unit weekend.
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Newbattle Abbey College course fees
Residential fee £267.50 per unit
Cost includes 20 hours' classroom teaching; support for distance learning; assessment; registration with SQA and certification by SQA. The fee also covers 2 nights' board and accommodation in 2-star campus accommodation at Newbattle Abbey College.
Non-residential fee £177.50 per unit
Cost includes 20 hours' classroom teaching; support for distance learning; assessment; registration with SQA and certification by SQA. Meals available to purchase.
Please refer to www.newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk for location and further information on the venue. Both units are eligible for ILA funding. Contact ILA Scotland for details or go to www.ilascotland.org.uk
Bookings please contact Newbattle Abbey College on 0131 663 1921 or office@newbattleabbeycollege.co.uk
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Newbattle Storytelling Festival: Burns 250th
Friday 28th August (evening) to Sunday 30th August (lunchtime) 2009
Experience first hand the storytelling traditions, poetry and song of Scotland, and enjoy the peaceful seclusion of Newbattle Abbey College over the last weekend of the Edinburgh International Festival. Options include talks, walks, workshops, storytelling ceilidhs and evening transport into Edinburgh as desired. This first Newbattle Festival is themed around the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard.
Please note that accommodation at Newbattle Abbey College can be booked on either side of the festival dates, subject to availability. This is an ideal taster for the Newbattle course programme. Please contact Newbattle Abbey College for details.
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