Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA 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

    Voice Fundamentals
  • Unit Code

    PMA1005
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit introduces core vocal health practices in performer training including warming up the voice, breath support, alignment, placement of the voice and strategies to observe and release habitual tensions that can restrict or damage the voice. Students learn to identify and connect with their natural voice. They encounter a range of approaches to extend their vocal range and flexibility in terms of rhythm, pitch, resonance and breath capacity. They engage with recent literature on voice training and learn to use a journal as a tool for critical reflection. Students apply and test their vocal skills by performing individual speeches and group texts.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PAM1017

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply vocal technique to the performance of a range of texts - alone or in a group context.
  2. Demonstrate awareness of recent literature and theories on vocal training.
  3. Design and conduct a safe and effective vocal warm-up.

Unit Content

  1. Analysis of text for vocal performance.
  2. Postural and other physical work to support voice.
  3. Rehearsal and performance of solo and group text.
  4. Safe vocal practice.
  5. Self-observation and self-correction for ongoing progress in vocal technique.
  6. Vocal presence and dynamics.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Workshops and seminars.

Assessment

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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
JournalReflective Voice Journal20%
PerformanceSolo Performance40%
PerformanceGroup Performance40%

Text References

  • ^ Rodenburg, P. (1997). The right to speak; Working with the voice. London, UK: Methuen.
  • ^ Linklater, K. (2006). Feeling the natural voice. London, UK: Nick Hern Books.
  • Rodenburg, P. (2002). The actor speaks: Voice and the performer. London, UK: Methuen.
  • Houseman, B. (2002). Finding your voice: A complete voice training manual for actors. UK: Nick Hern Books.
  • McAfee, B. (2011). Full voice: The art and practice of vocal presence. San Francisco, USA: Berrett-Koehler.

Journal References

  • Theatre Topics.
  • Theatre, Dance and Performance Training.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference


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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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA 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

    Voice Fundamentals
  • Unit Code

    PMA1005
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit introduces core vocal health practices in performer training including warming up the voice, breath support, alignment, placement of the voice and strategies to observe and release habitual tensions that can restrict or damage the voice. Students learn to identify and connect with their natural voice. They encounter a range of approaches to extend their vocal range and flexibility in terms of rhythm, pitch, resonance and breath capacity. They engage with recent literature on voice training and learn to use a journal as a tool for critical reflection. Students apply and test their vocal skills by performing individual speeches and group texts.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PAM1017

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply vocal technique to the performance of a range of texts - alone or in a group context.
  2. Demonstrate awareness of recent literature and theories on vocal training.
  3. Design and conduct a safe and effective vocal warm-up.

Unit Content

  1. Analysis of text for vocal performance.
  2. Postural and other physical work to support voice.
  3. Rehearsal and performance of solo and group text.
  4. Safe vocal practice.
  5. Self-observation and self-correction for ongoing progress in vocal technique.
  6. Vocal presence and dynamics.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Workshops and seminars.

Assessment

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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
JournalReflective Voice Journal20%
PerformanceSolo Performance40%
PerformanceGroup Performance40%

Text References

  • ^ Rodenburg, P. (1997). The right to speak; Working with the voice. London, UK: Methuen.
  • ^ Linklater, K. (2006). Feeling the natural voice. London, UK: Nick Hern Books.
  • Rodenburg, P. (2002). The actor speaks: Voice and the performer. London, UK: Methuen.
  • Houseman, B. (2002). Finding your voice: A complete voice training manual for actors. UK: Nick Hern Books.
  • McAfee, B. (2011). Full voice: The art and practice of vocal presence. San Francisco, USA: Berrett-Koehler.

Journal References

  • Theatre Topics.
  • Theatre, Dance and Performance Training.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference


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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