| Effective Term: | 2025/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | Voice Studio 5 |
| Unit ID: | CPPSV3005 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (CPPRO2102 and CPPSD2004 and CPPSV2004) |
| Co-requisite(s): | (CPPRO3103 and CPPSD3005) |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 100103 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
Voice Studio 5 is designed to extend the student actors awareness and use of self in relationship to a variety of Theatrical language styles and musical genres. The unit builds on the process of working with music and text that was developed throughout the second year of voice studies. The student actor will undertake the rigors of a daily vocal practice that is designed to support performance outcomes for stage and screen. A sound theoretical and practical grasp of voice, speech and singing along with text analysis underpin this process. Students continue to develop appropriate technical skills that encourage a spontaneous, adaptable and muscular voice as well as advancing individual artistry. The emphasis is placed on deepening the students understanding of marrying technique with practice. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | |  | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Extend a personal practice program that acknowledges the needs of the individual voice in relation to speaking and singing. |
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| K2. | Identify the links between effective rehearsal and performance. |
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| K3. | Evaluate advanced technical principles of singing and speaking. |
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| K4. | Resume exploration and integration of physical and vocal health for the performer. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Exhibit consistency when performing within an ensemble and as a solo artist. |
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| S2. | Display an adaptable, spontaneous and creative attitude in rehearsal and performance. |
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| S3. | Apply effective vocal and acting processes in rehearsal and performance. |
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| S4. | Memorise a variety of spoken and sung texts. |
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| S5. | Exhibit imaginative connection to speaking and singing through engagement with a variety of texts. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Describe a personal vocal and physical methodology that supports the vocal demands of singing and speaking in the context of performance. |
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| A2. | Practice personal vocal warm up based on utilizing vocal physiology. |
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| A3. | Perform with confidence and connection to conditions present. |
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| A4. | Demonstrate independence as an artist and willingness to take creative risks. |
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| Unit Content: |
•Students explore, in a practice-based way, how integrative vocal methods enhance singing and speaking. They will participate in class performance activities and projects that make links between process-based work and performance outcomes. Weekly classes will involve the integration of vocal techniques and acting skills in speech and song at a developed level.
•Solo singing
•Accent work
•Scene study
•Ensemble singing
•Voice for stage and screen
•Naturalism
•Adapting text for solo and group performances. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, inter-act and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-person and/or online in: • Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication • Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Showing empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating a collegial environment • Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect • Inspiring and convincing others • Making informed decisions • Displaying initiative | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically • Evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving. | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information • Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and benefiting from digital learning opportunities. | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context | FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in global economic environmental and societal contexts • Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life. | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K4, S4, S5, A2 | Participation in studio practice which demonstrates physical and vocal connection to music, singing, language, space and body | Ongoing observation of engagement in studio activities | 30-50% | | 2. | K2, S1, S2, S3, A3, A4 | Work in Progress is to be presented which demonstrates critical reflection of set readings, music and song and the ability to interpret information through physical and vocal expression | Public performances and presentation of devised projects | 30-50% | | 3. | K3, A1 | Weekly written self-evaluation and reflection | Reflective Journal | 10-25% |
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