Get Funny!
Get Funny!
The ability to create humor is a skill many people don’t have, yet wish they did. If you’re interested in learning how to come up with jokes or witticisms on the fly, punch up dull material for an audience, or make a living as a comedy writer, this course will get you going.
Once you’ve learned some of the methods of creating humor, you’ll be ready to apply it to all aspects of your life. Punch up speeches and presentations so that the audience is instantly on your side. Mix laughter with learning in the classroom, and watch your students’ attention spans grow. Add some humor to your web page and watch the hits explode as word gets out. Use your newfound sense of humor to entertain your friends, meet interesting people, and even make new friends! Learning should be fun, and this course is no exception. Filled with opportunities to laugh as you learn, “Get Funny” promises to be an entertaining and informative experience.
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – The History of Comedy
- Lesson 2 – Observation
- Lesson 3 – Joke Construction and the Unexpected
- Lesson 4 – Absurdity and Exaggeration
- Lesson 5 – Low Humor, Mean Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Bathroom Humor
- Lesson 6 – Pop Culture
- Lesson 7 – Visual Humor
- Lesson 8 – Satire, Parody and Sarcasm
- Lesson 9 – Improvisation
- Lesson 10 – Using Humor in Your Life
- Lesson 11 – Comedy Writing
- Lesson 12 – Marketing Your Brilliance
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: cwr</li>
<li>Start Dates* Dec 15 | Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul><br><br>
<p><strong>Self-Paced</strong></p><br>
<ul><li>3 Months Access</li>
<li>Course Code: T9690</li>
<li>No Instructor, Start Anytime</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul>
Joanna Sandsmark is a voice actress who has appeared in numerous projects, including the popular animated television series, "Rugrats." She is also a seasoned writer, having worked as a staff writer on the television show "Weird Science" and as a contributor to DC Comics. She has taught both writing and voice-over in various formats and is a member of the Writer's Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Sandsmark graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a degree in Communication Arts.
Wallace Wang is the author of over 40 computer books including "Microsoft Office 2019 For Dummies." In addition to writing computer books, he has also co-authored "Breaking Into Acting for Dummies" and ghost written several books about investing in real estate, day trading stocks, and becoming an entrepreneur. Some of his past jobs have included teaching computer science courses at the University of Zimbabwe, performing stand-up comedy, and appearing on a weekly radio show.
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