Module Specification
How will I learn? You will take part in workshop classes, tutorials, and improvisations, and will keep a journal in which to record your tutor’s feedback and your own reflections on your learning.
Speech & Voice Tutor Tutor led hours Timetable
Caitlin Stegemoller 45 1 x 1.5 hour class every week throughout the course
A sequence of technique classes in voice and speech involving: • Physical preparation: relaxing and centring the body, encouragement of neutral physicality so as to free the breathing mechanism and to open up the possibilities of a free, supported and expressive voice • Exercises to develop breathing capacity, control, connection and support for the sound • Exercises to begin to have an open channel and good resonance • Exercises to develop vocal expression and variety (pitch, pace, volume and emotional tone) • Exercises to develop articulation and clear speech • Applying vocal technique to text to begin to meet the communicative need of the actor and the text Aims • begin to develop a relaxed, centred and aligned body • begin to develop abdominal release, optimal breathing and a free supported voice • begin to develop clear, vibrant, dynamic and flexible speech • To develop effective listening • To develop storytelling, communication of ideas and imagery and verse speaking What will I be expected to achieve? You will be expected to demonstrate your ability to:
Skills • • • •
Demonstrate progress in your ability to let go of restrictive physical and vocal habits Demonstrate improved alignment, abdominal release and supported breathing and voice begin to use the voice with expression and freedom and clear articulation. engage in storytelling, communicating ideas and speaking short verse texts with understanding and a connected voice
Knowledge and understanding 55
