Voice Skills 2

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

60 hours

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

With small and large ensemble classes now being delivered through Music Theatre Combination Class, Voice 2 continues the technical work of Semester 1 with the introduction of repertoire in individual voice classes. Spoken voice classes will include the development of a self-directed study plan of regular work-outs to facilitate skills development in key areas such as breath support, range, resonance and articulation and support these with continuing continue class work in these areas.

On completing this subject students will be able to:

For Singing Voice:
• understand the fundamental physiological foundations of different components of human vocal sound;
• apply the aforementioned physiological information directly to their own voice production;
• understand the and adapt to the vocal technical requirements of a specific range of music theatre voice sounds;
• display a developing ability to appropriately apply developing technical ability to a range of repertoire.

For Spoken Voice:
• demonstrate a developing understanding of voice production from a physically released body;
• demonstrate a developing ability to speak on full breath support with strong, secure tone;
• demonstrate the development of flexibility in range;
• demonstrate the development of clear articulation;
• devise and practise an individual voice and speech routine on a regular basis.

Continuous: preparation and participation for individual lessons (40%) and spoken voice classes (20%)

Formal: based on performance of a set task in individual voice final lesson in week 12 (15%)

Written: self-assessment of progress based on a journal of classroom experiences and self-directed study covering all components of voice studies. 500 words, due week 12 (10%). Submission of a work journal of spoken voice self-directed study, including weekly study plan and weekly notes on personal observation of progress and areas of difficulty. (15%) 3 pages, Due week 12
Late submission
* Unless an extension has been granted, for essays/assignments submitted after the due date, the mark a student is awarded for their work will be reduced by 10% for each day the work is late. Using electronic submission means work may be submitted on any day.
* Unless an extension has been granted, assignments submitted later than 5 working days (or 1 week if due on a weekend) after the due date will not be marked, and will receive no marks.

Hurdle requirements
Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completing this subject students will be able to:
• exhibit extensive practical and theoretical understanding of their discipline including acquisition of skill level, discipline, relevant professional knowledge, and ethics appropriate to professional artistic practice;
• be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
• recognise and value their uniqueness as an artist whilst developing diversification;
• participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems.