Module Details

Module Code: DRAM6014
Title: Voice 2
Long Title: Voice 2- Extending Vocal Range
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2122 - Drama
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: An experiential course which extends the range and power of the voice, as applied to specific texts.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 demonstrate an understanding of relaxation, physical alignment, breath control, support and resonance
LO2 engage in and lead a more advanced vocal warm-up
LO3 apply voice techniques to a performance context
LO4 demonstrate an understanding of resonance
LO5 demonstrate the expressive potential of the voice by applying it to specific texts
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
12949 DRAM6013 Voice 1
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Breath Support
The essentials of vocal support and breath production
Voice and Text
The application of voice work to text
Capacity and Control
Exercises which extend the capacity and control of the breath
The Resonators
Exercises to develop and strengthen vocal resonance
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Lead a vocal warm-up and present a set text
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assesment of student participation and development
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Documentation of and personal response to practical sessions
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Twice weekly two hour studio session Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study and practice of coursework Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Linklater, K.. (2006), Freeing The Natural Voice, Drama Publishers, Hollywood, CA, [ISBN: 0896762505].
  • Berry, C.. (1991), Voice and the Actor, Wiley, London, [ISBN: 0020415559].
  • Cicely Berry; foreword by Adrian Noble. (2001), Text in action, Virgin, London, [ISBN: 9780753505410].
  • Patsy Rodenburg; with a foreword by Antony Sher. (1993), The need for words, Methuen Drama, London, [ISBN: 9780413681607].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Houseman, B.. (2002), Finding Your Voice, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 1854596594].
  • McCallion, M.. (1998), The Voice Book, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0878300929].
  • Antonio Damasio. (2000), The feeling of what happens, Vintage, London, [ISBN: 9780099288763].
  • Mc Evenue, K.. (2001), The Alexander Technique for Actors, Methuen, London, [ISBN: 0413710106].
  • Berry, C.. (2000), The Actor and The Text, Applause, USA, [ISBN: 1157831386].
  • David Carey & Rebecca Clark Carey. (2008), The Vocal Arts Workbook and Dvd, Methuen Drama, London, [ISBN: 9780713688245].
  • Wynn Kapit, Lawrence M. Elson. (2002), The anatomy coloring book, Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, [ISBN: 9780805350869].
  • Meribeth Bunch Dayme. (2005), The performer's voice, W.W. Norton, New York, [ISBN: 9780393061361369].
  • Barbara Houseman,. (2008), Tackling Text and Subtext, Nick Hern Books, [ISBN: 9781854597991].
  • Cicely Berry; with a foreword by Michael Boyd. (2008), From word to play, Oberon Books, London, [ISBN: 9781840026016].
  • Meribeth Bunch Dayme. (2005), The performer's voice, W.W. Norton, New York, [ISBN: 9780393061369].
  • Andrea Olsen, Caryn McHose,. (2004), Bodystories, University Press of New England, U.S., [ISBN: 9781584653547].
  • Linda Hartley,. (1995), The Wisdom of the Body Moving, North Atlantic Books, U.S., [ISBN: 9781556431746].
  • Thomas Hanna. (1988), Somatics, Da Capo Life Long, Cambridge, MA, [ISBN: 9780738209579].
  • by F. Matthias Alexander; with an introduction by Wilfred Barlow. (2001), The use of the self, Orion, London, [ISBN: 9780752843919].
  • Jane Boston (Editor), Rena Cook (Editor). (2009), Breath in Action, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, [ISBN: 9781843109426].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GTHDR_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies 2 Mandatory