This type of puppetry uses everyday objects, such as dishes or pieces of cloth, to create characters and tell stories.
History of puppetry: The origins, evolution, and cultural significance of puppetry.
Materials and tools: The different materials and tools used in puppet-making, including fabric, foam, glue, scissors, and sewing machines.
Basic puppetry techniques: The basic techniques used in puppet manipulation, including hand and rod puppets, lip sync, expressive gestures, and character movement.
Script writing: Tips for writing scripts for puppet shows, including character development, plot, and pacing.
Voice acting: Techniques for performing character voices and dialogue for puppet shows.
Set design: Tips for designing sets and backdrops for puppet shows, including staging, lighting, and props.
Storyboarding: Planning and visualizing the different scenes and actions of a puppet show using storyboards.
Performance skills: Tips for performing in public and engaging audiences, including projection, timing, and improvisation.
Costume design: Creating puppets costumes including costumes for objects and non-human figures.
Creating animated objects: Creating prototype of interactive objects that respond to inputs.
Creating movement system: Creating and developing systems for movement of objects.
Digital puppetry: Using technology for puppetry.
Improvisation: Developing quick thinking and creative thinking to accommodate scenes and situations that were not planned.
Critique and Review of Puppetry: Studying reviews, and critiques of different types of puppetry shows.
Hand Puppets: These are puppets that fit over your hand, with the puppet’s head and arms controlled by your fingers.
Rod Puppets: These puppets are similar to hand puppets, but their arms are controlled by rods that extend from the puppet’s back.
Marionettes: Also known as string puppets, these are puppets that are controlled via strings attached to their limbs and body.
Shadow Puppets: These are created behind a screen or other type of material using light and cutout shapes to create characters and scenery.
Finger Puppets: These are smaller puppets worn on the fingers, and are ideal for children's stories or interactive activities.
Spoon Puppets: These are sculpted puppets made out of common household items such as spoons, forks, and other utensils.
Muppet-style Puppets: These are human-like puppets with exaggerated features and are created to be funny or interact with real people.
Bunraku Puppets: These are Japanese puppets that are operated by three puppeteers, one for the head and right arm, one for the left arm, and one for the legs.
Object Theatre: This is a type of puppetry that utilizes everyday objects to create stories and performances.
Body Puppets: These are larger-sized puppets that are worn and manipulated by puppeteers. These are typically used in parades, pageants, and other public events.