757-213 Voice 2

Voice 1.

This subject requires students to extend the kinaesthetic awareness of voice and speech developed in First Year. There is a closer examination and investigation of voice and speech techniques which can be applied to a range of texts and performance settings. Students are encouraged to work more autonomously to make choices appropriate to character, style and performance. Content includes the following as transformative elements in performance: the development and extension of breath release, placement, resonance, and range, accents and speech structures.

Students are given ongoing class assignments within the year. These may take the form of group vocal projects, soundscapes, demonstration of technical exercises and prepared and impromptu sight-readings and progress. Progressive class assessment (50%); class assignments (10%); Transference of skills from class to performance (10%); performance (30%).