School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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.

  • Unit Title

    Develop vocal techniques for use in performance
  • Unit Code

    CUAMPF302A
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    30
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop vocal range, articulation, and resonance, and the effective use of vocal techniques and expression in voice and speech control in performance.

Elements

  • Apply relevant dramatic vocal techniques in a range of performance circumstances
  • Practise vocal expression required for a range of text types
  • Practise technical control and vocal range
  • Apply safe voice practices

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to: apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to vocal exercise routines articulate non-verbal communication in relation to written or spoken text correctly perform vocal exercises while employing appropriate posture and breathing techniques improvise performance in an appropriate manner follow safe vocal practices respond appropriately to feedback and evaluation.

Assessment

Assessment must ensure access to: performance texts and opportunities appropriate venue with adequate space, acoustic qualities and safe flooring.

Assessment

GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA Vet only

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.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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.

  • Unit Title

    Develop vocal techniques for use in performance
  • Unit Code

    CUAMPF302A
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Nominal Hours

    30
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop vocal range, articulation, and resonance, and the effective use of vocal techniques and expression in voice and speech control in performance.

Elements

  • Apply relevant dramatic vocal techniques in a range of performance circumstances
  • Practise vocal expression required for a range of text types
  • Practise technical control and vocal range
  • Apply safe voice practices

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to: apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to vocal exercise routines articulate non-verbal communication in relation to written or spoken text correctly perform vocal exercises while employing appropriate posture and breathing techniques improvise performance in an appropriate manner follow safe vocal practices respond appropriately to feedback and evaluation.

Assessment

Assessment must ensure access to: performance texts and opportunities appropriate venue with adequate space, acoustic qualities and safe flooring.

Assessment

GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA Vet only

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.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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