What will I be learning?

• The course will give you an overview of Italian Opera 
• You will learn about Giuseppe Verdi’s and Giacomo Puccini’s life and their historical and cultural context
• You will explore Verdi's and Puccini's most famous operas including: La Traviata, Rigoletto, La Bohème and Tosca
• You will develop a better understanding of the operas you see and hear

Does the course lead to a qualification?

No, it doesn’t lead to a qualification, but you will have informal assessments to monitor your progress.

Who is the course for?

This course is for anyone with an interest in music and opera. No skills or experience needed.

What do I need to bring?

A folder, pen and paper. Your tutor will provide you with all the necessary handouts.

To connect to your online course via Zoom, you will need:

• An electronic device of your choice connected to the Internet
• An email address 

Are there any additional costs?

No extra costs are involved.

How will I know how I am progressing during the course?

At DALS, we use an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) to set and review targets and provide feedback, enabling continual reflection and evaluation throughout the course. Learners will also receive verbal and/or written feedback on marked work. Learners will use their ILP to help track and monitor their own progress towards set goals, to support personal development and achievement.

[There is no formal exam, although there is continual evaluation throughout the course].

Can I have help in the class?

At enrolment, it is important that you tell us if you have a learning difficulty or disability and require support. Learners declaring a support need will be referred for an assessment. If an enhanced support need is confirmed, a Support Package will be offered, to assist your progress in your learning and development, specific to your assessed needs.

How is this course supported by DerbyLearn?

DerbyLearn is a learning platform that supports and complements most classes. To find out more, please go to www.derbylearn.net and sign up, it's free and well worth a look!

Progression within DALS

On completion of this course, you could progress to:

• Further courses in opera or related musical classes. 
• Students are encouraged to attend live or cinema relays of opera and other musical events.

Health and Wellbeing

The slogan you see on our brochures and leaflets is:   meet  enjoy  learn  achieve .

This is because we believe that taking part in adult and community learning can open the door to new friendships, give you something enjoyable and worthwhile to do with your time, enable you to learn something new and give you a sense of achievement.  That's got to make you feel good!

Volunteering opportunities

We have a number of rewarding volunteering opportunities both within DALS and with other organisations.  These can offer you a number of benefits, including the ability to enhance your employment prospects, and the ability to learn whilst supporting others.  If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering opportunities, please contact DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk. You can also find information on volunteering opportunities on our noticeboards and website.