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Practical Voice and Speech 1 (THTR90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2023
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Overview
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This subject introduces voice and speech coaching methodologies for individuals and groups in a practical studio environment. It lays the foundations for the development of the actor’s voice for a variety of live and recorded performance contexts, including coaching and development for broadcast, animation, voice-over and theatrical performance. This subject explores the core principles of voice production through detailed exploration of a range of texts. Students will engage in a variety of vocal environments including the recording studio, rehearsal room, sound stage, and live performance venue both on and off campus, gaining a foundation for best practice in these professional environments, whether working cooperatively or independently. Students will be assessed on their engagement with embodied vocal practices by undertaking reflective journaling of their own professional development, and via the performance, recorded or live, of an individual vocal piece incorporating text and non-verbal vocal work and developing lesson plans for leading group voice exercises.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- embody efficient voice and speech production;
- critically analyse the approaches of leading vocal practitioners in the field of spoken voice;
- identify key components of efficient vocal practice and incorporate them into lesson planning for group environments;
- critically self-reflect on own vocal habits and engagement with different practical approaches to spoken voice.
Last updated: 11 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A valid Working With Children Check is required for students undertaking this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 11 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Demonstration of embodied vocal practices covered in class. 15 minutes in total (1500 words equivalent)
| Throughout the semester | 30% |
Written Assignment – Submit a Lesson Plan for a Group Voice Class.
| Mid semester | 20% |
Individual Performance incorporating text and nonverbal vocal use. (1500 words equivalent)
| End of semester | 30% |
Written journal documenting classwork and critical reflection.
| During the assessment period | 20% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend and actively participate in at least 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all assessment items to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 11 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Last updated: 11 November 2022
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: 11 November 2022