EA223-5-FY-LO:
Voice II
2016/17
East 15 Acting School
East15 (Loughton) Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
15
25 October 2007
Requisites for this module
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EA221, EA222
BA W441 Acting and Contemporary Theatre
This is a compulsory second year course for students on the BA Hons Contemporary Theatre degree scheme. In the second year the rigorous foundation work of first year is developed and the individual range of vocal choices is explored in association with the work EA221 and EA222 Expressionism I and II. You will work on developing vocal skills for devised and improvised work, for the vocal expression of original creative writings such as poetry and for performance in a range of contemporary theatre styles and forms. By the end of this three-term module you will have the vocal flexibility (breath, pace, resonance, pitch and articulation) to meet the specific demands of self-created projects.
Term One
Exploring accents and dialects
Breath support and physical energy
Developing pitch and resonance range
Understanding poetic styles and devices
17th century commedia dell'arte rhetorical devices
Term Two
Exploring rhythmic text through voice and language
Style, form and use of language in poetry
Adapting breath and articulation to the demands of poetry
Pitch and resonant range for poetry and emotion
Use of Received Pronunciation in sustained and emotionally demanding contexts
Term Three
Performing self-authored poetry
Warm-ups for specific character styles
Developing sensitivity, power and passion in the voice
Muscular and resonant articulation for emotional flexibility
Techniques to carry intimate speech into performance space.
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Students work with voice tutors in small group practical classes
Normally 4 hours of voice classes per week except during acting priority weeks
Learning also takes place in workshops and presentations
One to one remedial tutorials on specific voice issues
Independent study
Students receive written formative feedback and tutor comments at the end of each term.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Practical |
Practical Voice |
|
60% |
| Practical |
Articulation |
|
40% |
Additional coursework information
Continuous assessment through observation of contribution to class work and the application of voice skills to warm-ups and performance. Practical warm-up and technique class tests are held at the end of each term.
Compliance with Professional Code of Conduct
Students must achieve a minimum pass mark of 40 in order to progress to the next stage of the degree programme.
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Christina Gutekunst, Voice Tutors
For further information please email cgutek@essex.ac.uk
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Ms Jennifer Stephens
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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