Course Description

Instructor: Robert Drake, Artistic Director at the Academy Theater

This class will outline the nature of semiotics and show how understanding and recognizing their patterns leads to a better understanding of people and the world around us. Semiotics is the study of patterns, signs, and symbols and their use or interpretation. From body language to tone of voice and from the color of tiles to the shape of signs, we use semiotic information constantly, but we’re mostly doing so at a subconscious level. Raising the awareness of and the ability to interpret properly these indicators enhances one’s ability to understand and interact with the world and can empower people to improve their interactions with one another and with the environment. Warning: content may be offensive to some.

Instructor fee: $20.

Robert has been an improviser in the Atlanta area for almost 25 years and works with several improv troupes as a performer and director.