Each student can choose one of three tracks to focus on during the three day Institute. Curriculum is tailored to each student's expertise.

There are three fundamental elements of a championship public address piece: Topic, Argument, and Presentation. These fundamentals are fostered as the Institute focuses on each, helping you develop your skills. The Institute opens with research methods revealed to help you find a topic that fits you. Once a topic is selected our highly trained staff assists you as you nuance the argument that fits your competitive needs. Finally methods and practice come together to develop your delivery abilities. Following the course of lessons, practice sessions, and coaching hours selected pieces will be chosen to be presented in front of the entire Institute.

 

A three day experience that covers all the needs of both basic and advanced competitors in interpretation of events. Curriculum is taught through action, allowing you to work as the Institute unfolds. Over the course of the three days you will learn strategies to select pieces, methods of reading the texts to ensure a proper cutting, and performance skills. Following the course of lessons, practice sessions, and coaching hours selected pieces will be chosen to be presented in front of the entire Institute.

 

Limited Prep is all about confidence under pressure. Your competitive energies will be fostered as you work to learn various styles of argument and put those methods to work under the clock. This track focuses on developing your extemporaneous speaking or impromptu speaking skills by focusing on what matters most: presenting your argument effectively in every round. Following the course of lessons, practice sessions, and coaching hours selected pieces will be chosen to be presented in front of the entire Institute.

 

We encourage you to explore this website and contact the Institute Director for more information! The Institute Director, Deano Pape, can be reached via phone at (920) 748-8152 or via e-mail at paped@ripon.edu.