Body and Voice 2A (DRAM20015)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to demonstrate:

• Increased presence articulated through the integration of body and voice in performance
• Kinaesthetic understanding of the relationship between balance, space, shape, effort and gesture for integrated vocal and physical transformation in performance.
• Understanding the function of text as it relates to meaning and dramatic action.
• Appropriate use of voice, language and speech requirements for performance
• Freedom in articulation of voice, body and speech for optimum clarity of communication
• Consistent engagement of perception and imagination integrated with movement and speech
• Vocal and physical precision for character transformation and revelation of dramatic intention in performance.

Generic skills

• Ability to evaluate, diagnose and remain in active dialogue with training and art practice
• Ability to synthesise and integrate various performance training methodologies
• Ability to integrate imagination in creative practice
• Ability to support others and to work safely in practice and performance
• The ability to initiate ideas and to clarify and commit to ones intention
• The ability to work sensitively in solo and ensemble practice
• The capacity for awareness in action
• The capacity for spatial composition

• The ability to apply mental, vocal, physical and emotional rigour in practice and performance