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Practical Voice and Speech 2 (THTR90013)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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The subject continues physical and vocal work introduced in Practical Voice and Speech 1 in group classes in a practical studio setting to further develop functional, efficient and flexible vocal use. This subject will support and expand a physical understanding of theoretical concepts covered in Voice Theory 1 and 2 through exploration of the core principles of voice production for performance and presentation. A practical interpretation of poetic and non-poetic text will be applied in a group presentation, enabling students to comprehend the challenges of professional voice users, expanding their own approaches to working with text in professional coaching environments. Students will be assessed on their development, rehearsal, performance and evaluation of material, including the completion of a comparative essay examining the work of two key vocal practitioners, and a practical vocal assessment in a group setting with critical self-evaluation.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- evidence advanced vocal technique in individual and collaborative performance contexts;
- apply practical techniques that effectively improve vocal and speech function;
- critically evaluate multiple training techniques for the voice in performance.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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THTR90010 | Practical Voice and Speech 1 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
THTR90011 | Voice Theory 1 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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THTR90014 | Voice Theory 2 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
AND
All students enrolled in this subject must provide a valid Working With Children Check.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Wide understanding of voice practice; critical theories about voice and vocal technique; some knowledge of industry practices.
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Preparation for and participation in in-class voice exercises, demonstrating skill development over time. 15 minutes in total (1500 words equivalent)
| Throughout the semester | 30% |
Comparative Essay of the work of key vocal practitioners
| Week 6 | 30% |
Group Presentation of devised performance piece incorporating voice and text. 20 minutes (1000 words equivalent)
| During the examination period | 20% |
Critically self-evaluate performance in the group presentation. 10 minutes (1000 words equivalent)
| During the examination period | 20% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Theatre (Voice) - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 November 2023