Master of Theatre (Voice) (MC-THTRVOC) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this course, graduates should be able to:

• demonstrate a high standard of personal vocal use;
• employ a professional level of expertise and competence as a spoken voice coach;
• apply excellent communication skills in diverse contexts including clear articulation of the issues concerning vocal coaching, vocal health and the application of vocal training to performance;
• demonstrate an applied understanding of research principles and methods applicable to spoken voice learning and coaching, including skills in critical reflection, writing and artistic communication;
• interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences and individuals with specific needs and from culturally diverse backgrounds;
• employ a range of coaching approaches in the delivery of vocal individual and group lessons that will serve to foster independent, reflective, motivated and cooperative learning;
• demonstrate a mature engagement with and understanding of the principles of teamwork in creative processes;
• determine continued pathways to developing and refining their coaching practices;
• articulate a coherent personal philosophy of voice coaching.

Generic skills

• work across disciplines, create and organise a range of instructive material;
• work autonomously, use expert judgement, with knowledge adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner;
• effectively communicate verbally and orally;
• work with creativity and initiative in new situations;
• use a range of coaching and research tools and methodologies;
• lead others in the skills of problem solving;
• interpret and analyse with a capacity for critical thinking;
• reflect and evaluate to employ innovative and specialised methodologies.