By: Jeremiah O'Brian | Instructor
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Your course schedule and directions to log in will be emailed to you upon registration.
You’ll start with a short video to get acquainted with the course player, and walk through where you will find the course materials, course recordings, and more.
Your dashboard will allow you to see all of your workshop and class information, review class recordings (as applicable), and more upon login
In the first session, you will gain a thorough introduction to the course, including the material that will be covered, the skills you can expect to obtain, and the contributions that will help you get the most out of the course. We’ll also cover why most presentations are ineffective and how you will learn to make yours powerful and compelling.
Before we dive into the mechanics of storytelling, you need to understand your medium of communication. This unit will cover how to effectively communicate on-camera.
This module will delve into how to understand an audience and effectively communicate with your listeners. Whether in-person or through a screen, you will learn the best techniques to make an impact through your words.
Much of knowing how to impact an audience comes down to understanding their needs and desires. Through this module, you will learn how to determine what problem you need to solve for your listeners.
Once you understand the problem, you must know how to craft an effective solution. This unit will build upon your learning from the last module and outline the three persuasive techniques you can use to engage your audience: ethos, pathos, and logos.
Every good presentation leaves the audience with something more. This module will explore the various benefits your audience can take away from your story and how you can craft it to enhance their life.
In the first of two final modules, you’ll build your presentation and practice in front of the class. You’ll have the opportunity to listen to constructive feedback from your classmates and instructor and incorporate it into the next round.
In this ultimate module, you will deliver your revised presentation incorporating all of the feedback from round 1. We will wrap up the course with final feedback and a debrief on all of the techniques you’ve learned.
Instructor | USC School of Dramatic Arts
Jeremiah O'Brian is an instructor of theater practice at USC’s School of Dramatic Arts, and a highly experienced coach with over 16 years of teaching and mentoring under his belt. From high-stakes public speaking engagements to on-stage performances, Jeremiah has prepared many clients for success in a range of fields. His diverse background is bolstered by his numerous graduate degrees, including an MFA from the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television. With his direct and effective approach, combined with expertise in public speaking, he empowers individuals from all backgrounds to unlock their full potential.
"Awesome teacher, awesome learning experience! I'm so proud to be in this class. There is so much being taught to us, not just by the teacher but also by other students eager to learn as well."
"This was an amazing experience! Life-changing to learn these great skills and tips in the course and awesome one-on-one coaching!"
"Best experience ever!! Mr. Jeremiah is hands down THE BEST professor I have EVER come across! Learned SO MUCH during the course! We REALLY enjoyed EVERY week! Thank you so much for your time and effort!"
"Awesome teacher, awesome learning experience! I'm so proud to be in this class. There is so much being taught to us, not just by the teacher but also by other students eager to learn as well."
"This was an amazing experience! Life-changing to learn these great skills and tips in the course and awesome one-on-one coaching!"
"Best experience ever!! Mr. Jeremiah is hands down THE BEST professor I have EVER come across! Learned SO MUCH during the course! We REALLY enjoyed EVERY week! Thank you so much for your time and effort!"
All of our classes are taught online and include weekly live sessions with instructors and students hosted on the ZOOM platform. The live online experience is similar in many ways to a traditional classroom experience.
Participating students can interact with their instructors, ask questions, and connect with fellow students (all from the comfort of home). Course materials, assignments, and class recordings are all available online.
Your primary instructor will be Jeremiah O’Brian.
This course spans 8 weeks.
Absolutely. We encourage students to take the courses they are the most excited about. Some courses are standalone offerings and some courses are a part of a larger program. This particular course is a standalone offering, but can be combined with others. See the Programs page for more.
This course will meet once per week with the instructor. The course assignments are self-paced outside of the class session. Each course is 1 hour in length unless specified otherwise. The date and time for each course are specified on the course page and the confirmation email sent to your inbox.
Participants in our programs should plan to attend livestream classes. However, if you cannot attend, students should make arrangements with their instructor prior to the start of class.
