Voice Skills (MUSI90159)

Intended learning outcomes

On completing this subject, students will:

• have addressed idiosyncratic vocal and postural habits;
• have understood and applied appropriate techniques for breathing, phonation, resonance and articulation;
• have addressed and developed strategies for occupational health and safety issues for heightened speaking situations (e.g. teaching and performance);
• have developed a sound, practical understanding of the relationship between the body and voice and demonstrate vocal embodiment in the moment of speaking;
• have learned how to develop a safe vocal preparation for rehearsal and performance.

Generic skills

On completing this subject students will have:
• a capacity for self-directed learning and the motivation for continued skills and professional development in voice;
• an advanced level of oral and written communication;
• a capacity to manage competing demands on time;
• an appreciation of the team approach to learning in complex areas;
• a capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems;
• initiated and implemented a constructive change to the knowledge and skills base in voice within their communities, including professions and workplaces;
• an advanced understanding of the underpinning knowledge in voice skills;
• an ability to develop creative and imaginative vocal techniques which promote safe healthy practices;
• an ability to promote evidence-based practice in the implementation of a voice program;
• excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations;
• an ability for critical and creative thinking, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
• an advanced knowledge of voice techniques.