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Voice Skills (MUSI90159)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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This subject will provide participants with the practical application of voice skills for individual development.
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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
This course is particularly likely to appeal to professionals who already have a knowledge and interest in the voice e.g. actors, drama teachers, community theatre artists, and trained singers.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Task 1: Practical class tasks within the workshops (Equivalent to 2,000 words, 50% of total mark).
Task 2: Ongoing written critical journal and post-workshop reflection (2,000 words, 50% of total mark).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
120 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Berry, C. (1973). Voice and the Actor. Harrap, London.
Berry, C. (2001). Text in Action. Virgin, London
Carey, D & Clark Carey, R. (2008). Vocal Arts, Methuen Drama, London.
Gates, L. (2000). Voice for Performance. Applause, NYC.
Houseman, B. (2002). Finding Your Voice. Nick Hern Books, London
Linklater K. (2006). Freeing the Natural Voice. Applaud. NYC
Rodenburg P. (1992) The Right to Speak, Methuen Drama, London.
Rodenburg P. (1994) The Need to Speak, Methuen Drama, London - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Voice Studies Course Master of Directing for Performance
Last updated: 3 November 2022