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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit investigates how to adapt the student's idiosyncratic vocal use to its most efficient potential in speech and song. The structure of language and elements of speech are researched to support text analysis and development of accurate articulation. The potency of language is physicalised and embedded into performance.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 15 x 1.5 hour seminar | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 30 x 1 hour studio | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Studio based voice and singing classes, Group classes and individual tutorials, Small group activities, pair work and solo exercises, Different acoustic environments will be utilised, Video recording for critical analysis and self reflection. Debriefing, feedback and class discussions, Self study with regard to alignment and breath, Specialist lecturers in singing.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Documented classwork and personal reflections on learning process | 30% |
| Performance | In class performance of a sonnet and a song performed in a duet | 50% |
| Test | In class test of Internation Phonetic Alphabet Comprehension | 20% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit investigates how to adapt the student's idiosyncratic vocal use to its most efficient potential in speech and song. The structure of language and elements of speech are researched to support text analysis and development of accurate articulation. The potency of language is physicalised and embedded into performance.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 15 x 1.5 hour seminar | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 30 x 1 hour studio | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Studio based voice and singing classes, Group classes and individual tutorials, Small group activities, pair work and solo exercises, Different acoustic environments will be utilised, Video recording for critical analysis and self reflection. Debriefing, feedback and class discussions, Self study with regard to alignment and breath, Specialist lecturers in singing.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Documented classwork and personal reflections on learning process | 30% |
| Performance | In class performance of a sonnet and a song performed in a duet | 50% |
| Test | In class test of Internation Phonetic Alphabet Comprehension | 20% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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