THEA 213 - Voice and Speech III

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

THEATRE ARTS

Description:

This course amplifies the work in Voice and Speech I through continued exploration of embodied sound and language. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is taught as a means to assimilate language through the body, and as preparation for dialect acquisition. Basic stage dialects are studied, with emphasis on developing a clear process for learning and producing dialects and accents. Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in THEA 104/105. For performance majors only. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to: (1) Expand and develop voice and speech training through the learning of the IPA- a language of sound. (2) Distinguish the character of sounds and execute the physical actions of speech. (3) Read and transcribe the IPA and produce the sounds associated with the symbols. (4) Integrate acting values into voice speech and dialect work. (5) Advance the basic voice/speech warm-up practice to be used before rehearsal and performance. (6) Acquire a process for learning stage dialects through listening, vocal response and clarity of articulation.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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