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Mechanics Of Voice Production (PFA-130)

Semester:	Fall 2024
Number:	0192-130-001
Instructor:	James Oneil
Days:	Monday Wednesday 9:00 am - 10:45 am
Note:	Traditional In-Person Class
Location:	Garden City - Performing Arts Center 064
Credits:	2
Notes:	For majors only
Course Materials:	View Text Books
Related Syllabi:	James Oneil for Fall 2023*
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Description:	In this first of four required semesters of vocal training, students learn how theatre voice is produced, supported and used in a free, vibrant and safe manner, experimenting with the use of tones, emphasis, expression and vocal variety, while practicing the proper use and maintenance of the vocal instrument. (Learning Goals:CO;Distribution Reqs:Arts)
Learning Goals:	0192-130: MECHANICS OF VOCAL PRODUCTIONStudents will: 1. understand the mechanics of the voice;2. develop a vocal technique through specific exercises dealing with such areas as: relaxation, breathing, support, resonation, articulation, and enunciation;3. establish awareness of specific problem areas in the voice and the exercises which can help eliminate them;4. employ vocal technique in the speaking of various texts from drama, poetry, literature, etc.;5. instill good habits of vocal health, awareness of vocal care and abuse, and the development of a regular regime for the preservation and maintenance of the instrument;6. prepare the student-actor for the advanced vocal work, in both classroom and stage productions of the Theatre Program. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

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