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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 develops the vocal skills and knowledge required for the actor to speak heightened complex text with a free and open voice in performance, building on the vocal research accumulated in previous voice units. The actor's voice develops increased strength, flexibility and range through rigorous work in accents and dialects, classical poetic text, heightened text, singing, and in productions. The actor is required to adapt an individual process for vocal warm-ups to support the unique demands of each performance task. The actor will perform a monologue demonstrating accurate accent and dialect research and characterisation.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Studio based voice and singing classes, Group classes and individual tutorials, Different acoustic environments will be utilised and some classes will be in a theatre, Video recording for critical analysis and self reflection, Researching skills developed using digital media for the collection of accents and dialects, Debriefing, feedback and class discussions, Self study with regard to physically consolidating studio work, Specialist lecturers in singing.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for performance and/or practical based 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 Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Public performance of a theatrical song; monologue in an accent or dialogue; 20th or 21st century poem; restoration prologue or epilogue; etc. |
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 develops the vocal skills and knowledge required for the actor to speak heightened complex text with a free and open voice in performance, building on the vocal research accumulated in previous voice units. The actor's voice develops increased strength, flexibility and range through rigorous work in accents and dialects, classical poetic text, heightened text, singing, and in productions. The actor is required to adapt an individual process for vocal warm-ups to support the unique demands of each performance task. The actor will perform a monologue demonstrating accurate accent and dialect research and characterisation.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Studio based voice and singing classes, Group classes and individual tutorials, Different acoustic environments will be utilised and some classes will be in a theatre, Video recording for critical analysis and self reflection, Researching skills developed using digital media for the collection of accents and dialects, Debriefing, feedback and class discussions, Self study with regard to physically consolidating studio work, Specialist lecturers in singing.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for performance and/or practical based 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 Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Public performance of a theatrical song; monologue in an accent or dialogue; 20th or 21st century poem; restoration prologue or epilogue; etc. |
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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