THEA
2903/TH *303* – Special Topics: Voice and Diction II
Tuesday
and Thursday 2:00-3:20/UNG Rehearsal Hall/Fall 2013
Instructor: Elisa
Carlson
Office: GSC
CE/Performing Arts Building 103Phone: 678-717-3579
Email: ecarlson@gsc.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday TBA
A.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION AND OUTCOMES:
This course furthers voice and
speech work for the actor begun in Voice I.
Students will
continue to practice exercises for centering the breath and body, locating and
releasing vocal tension, exploring pitch, tone and range, working towards a
free and well-placed voice. Students
will review the International Phonetic Alphabet and practice the sounds of expressive
American speech for the stage. Students
will practice the points of good speech for classic plays. Use of text will begin with Shakespeare,
leading to work with Modern and Contemporary scripts.
REQUIREMENTS
AND ENVIRONMENT:
Please arrive on time, properly
dressed in clothing that allows for freedom of movement (no jeans, or any pants
or sweats that drag the floor). We will
often work in bare feet or socks, or any kind of soft-soled, flexible shoe
(individually approved by me). No street/dress
shoes, boots, sandals or flip-flops.
Please remove jewelry and pull your hair away from your face. I will post handouts and comments about our
class work on this blog: http://gtavoicemovementclassesblog.blogspot.com/
Please inform me of any physical
concerns and restrictions you may have so that I may adapt exercises for your
safety throughout the semester. You
should expect to be on your feet for part of each class period, working closely
with classmates and your instructor. If
you are uncomfortable with the traditional hands-on approach of a voice
instructor, please let me know. I may
use my hands to guide your alignment and check your ribcage for breath release
from time to time.
B. GRADE SCALE
100-90 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
60 – 69 D
00 – 59 F
C. EVALUATION PROCEDURE (subject to change)
Classical Scene Presentation/Transcript: 25%
Modern Scene Presentation/Transcript: 25%
D. EVALUATION
POLICY
Full classroom participation leading
to significant individual progress is your main assignment for grading in this
class. Everyone will come into class at a different point in their growth as
actors. Class is not competitive, and
students are expected to accept and support each other’s personal artistic
journey throughout the group exercises and during individual presentations. That being said, a high standard will be set
for all written and performance work.
E. ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance
Policy: Attendance and full classroom participation
is mandatory. All students will be accounted
for on a daily basis via a role. Each
missed class after two unexcused absences will result in the lowering of the
final grade by one letter grade for each missed class. Two tardies will equal one unexcused
absence. If you miss class, or are late,
you will fall behind immediately. It is up to you to contact your classmates
and cover any missed material. No matter how strong your Quiz, Homework and
Final grades may be, you will be marked down significantly if you have missed
class frequently or are frequently late.
DON’T MISS CLASS AND DON’T BE LATE.
Consider timeliness and attendance good practice for the profession
of acting.
Excused Absences:
It is
best to let your instructor know ahead of time if you will be absent. If this is not possible, be prepared to
present verifiable documentation to back up your claim.
(Examples)
Medical
Emergency (Doctors Note)
Automotive
Mishap (Report or Citation)
F. NOTE: Changes may be made to this
syllabus and daily schedule during the
semester, with prior notice to the student
when possible.
In
addition, all Brenau, ung and GTA policies apply to this class, where
appropriate. Please see your student handbooks and college websites for more
information. Supplemental Course
Information located at http://ung.edu/academic-affairs/policies-and-guidelines/supplemental-syllabus.php. Topics include
inclement weather, students with disabilities, academic dishonesty, email
policy, smoking policy, plagiarism, copyright, course withdrawal,
administrative office hours, and campus telephone numbers.
WEEK
ONE 8/20-8/22
Tues: Warm-ups and Introductions
Thurs:
Alignment and Breath
WEEK
TWO 8/27-8/29
Tues: Alignment, Breath, Placement, Articulation
Thurs: Alignment, Breath, Placement, Articulation
WEEK THREE 9/3-9/5
Tues: Alignment, Breath, Placement, Articulation
Thus: Alignment, Breath, Placement, Articulation
WEEK
FOUR 9/10-9/12
Tues: Classic Text
Thurs: Classic Text
WEEK
FIVE 9/17-9/19
Tues: Classic Text/scenework
Thurs: Classic Text/scenework
WEEK
SIX 9/24-9/26
Tues: Classic Text/scenework
Thurs: Classic Text/scenework
WEEK
SEVEN 10/1-10/3
Tues: Classic Text/scenes presented
Thurs: Classic Text/scenes presented for grading
WEEK
EIGHT 10/8-10/10
Tues: Modern Text
Thurs: Modern Text
WEEK NINE 10/15-10/17
Tues: Modern Text
Thurs: Modern Text
WEEK
TEN 10/22-10/24
Tues: Modern Text/scenes assigned
Thurs: Modern Text/scenework
WEEK
ELEVEN 10/29-10/31
Tues: Modern Text/scenework
Thurs: Modern Text/scenework
WEEK TWELVE 11/5-11/7
Tues: Modern Text/scenework
Thurs: Modern Text/scenework
WEEK
THIRTEEN 11/12-11/14
Tues: Modern Text/scenework
Thurs: Modern Text/scenework
WEEK
FOURTEEN 11/19-11/21
Tues: Last Day of Class: Modern Scene
presentations for grading
Thurs: No Class: Elisa in Freshman Conferences
WEEK
FIFTEEN 11/26-11/28
Thanksgiving
Break
WEEK
SIXTEEN 12/3-12/5
Brenau
Finals Week TBA.
If
we are able to complete our work by 11/19 we will not use our final exam
time. If we have fallen behind for any
reason, we may use the time.
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