| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | Voice Studio 4 |
| Unit ID: | CPPSV2004 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (CPPRO2101 and CPPSD2003 and CPPSV2003) |
| Co-requisite(s): | (CPPRO2102 and CPPSD2004) |
| Exclusion(s): | (PAATV2004) |
| ASCED: | 100103 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This course introduces a variety of spoken word and music genres to encourage psychophysical connection to text. The student actor will develop a rigorous daily voice practice that is designed to support work being undertaken in performance, singing and voice classes. A sound theoretical and practical grasp of voice, speech and singing along with text analysis underpin this process and students continue to develop appropriate technical skills that support a spontaneous, adaptable and muscular voice for stage and screen. The emphasis is placed on developing the students understanding of marrying technique with practice as well as drawing on a wide vocal range to ensure an authentic connection to a rich, flexible, clear and expressive voice. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| 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. | Define the relationship between placement of sound, breath management and use of the articulators in safely achieving appropriate vocal quality when singing and speaking. |
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| K2. | Develop anatomical awareness and an accurate body map when vocalizing. |
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| K3. | Describe principles for a warm-up and personal practice program that acknowledges the needs of the individual voice in relation to speaking and singing. |
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| K4. | Extend the practice of activating breath support to achieve a full, resonant voice when speaking and singing. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Practice use of breath as a source for emotional connection to voice, speech and song. |
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| S2. | Demonstrate an ability to sight-sing at the appropriate level. |
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| S3. | Exhibit an ability to perform consistently within an ensemble and as a solo artist. |
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| S4. | Display effective relaxation methods that promote vocal and physical adaptability, spontaneity and creativity. |
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| S5. | Identify the application of vocal and acting processes in speaking and singing. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Describe a personal vocal and physical methodology that supports the demands of speaking and singing. |
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| A2. | Practice personal vocal warm up based on utilizing vocal physiology. |
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| A3. | Identify idiosyncratic, habituated vocal patterns. |
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| A4. | Exhibit vocal and physical flexibility, responsibility for healthy voice use, and imaginative connection to speaking and singing. |
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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. Topics may include: Alexander Technique and body mapping, Exploring Naturalism through vocal and verbal connection to a variety of texts, Choral singing, Solo singing, Analysing a variety of sung and spoken texts. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, S1, S2, S4, 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. | K4, S3, S5, 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 | In house group performances and presentation of devised projects | 30-50% | | 3. | K3, A1, A3 | Weekly written self-evaluation and reflection | Reflective Journal | 10-25% |
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