Class Voice and Singing III

The course unit Voice and Singing III integrates practical work of structural importance in the training of the Dramatic Arts performer. An efficient and versatile vocal expression is an essential component for this type of performer and, following on from the work developed in Voice and Singing I and II, Voice and Singing III encompasses the theoretical knowledge and the practical development of various abilities and skills of the spoken and sung voice, as an approach to vocal use in its different contexts. In addition to addressing vocal health and hygiene and recognising strategies for preparing and maintaining a healthy voice, the subject develops general vocal technique (with a focus on breathing, vibration and projection, resonance, and articulation), applied to both spoken and sung voice, in group and solo contexts. It also includes work on some basic musical concepts and fosters an understanding of the integration of voice in dramatic performance.

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1 Vocal Technique 1.1 Full breathing. 1.2 Vibration and Projection: onset and offset. 1.3 Articulation and Diction: International Phonetic Alphabet of the Portuguese language. 1.5 Aural Training: tuning and intonation. 1.6 Vocal Warm-up and Training. 2 Vocal Health and Hygiene 2.1 Vocal health habits. 2.2 Preparation and maintenance of a healthy voice. 3 Performance – Spoken Voice 3.1 Integrating Voice into Acting. 3.2 Voice acting: narration 3.3 Monologue and Dialogue. 4 Performance – Singing Voice 4.1 Musical Concepts: rhythm, beat, polyphony, crescendo/decrescendo, canon.

Expository and Interrogative Methods: theoretical presentation of the topics, with an introduction of premises for practical approaches to vocal use; discussion of the themes based on encouraging students to question their vocal use experiences inside and outside the classroom context. Demonstrative Method: during the performance of spoken and sung vocal exercises, the lecturer demonstrates the most efficient way to achieve the intended vocal performance. Active Method: guided practice of vocal development and warm-up exercises, as well as vocal interpretation of texts and songs. ASSESSMENT: Participation 60% + Written Test 20% + Practical Test 20%. A minimum attendance of 75% of the total class time is required to pass the course unit. In the case of an exam, this will consist of a written test and a practical test (comprising two songs and a monologue chosen by the lecturer).

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