Movement and Voice - Your body in time and space

About

Creating an awareness of your body and voice is a fundamental factor in the lives and success of many prominent professional people. Actors of stage, Screen, Broadcasters, Politicians, Business leaders, Teachers for example use their voices consciously and deliberately to inform, persuade or entertain us.

What many of us don’t realise is that many of these people have worked very hard to master skills and techniques in voice production. You too can familiarise yourself with these techniques and learn how to use your voice to best effect, even if it is to build confidence.

Dig into key areas such as articulation, rhythm, and resonance to enrich vocal performance.

This course is a basic introduction to voice production and correct alignment for your body. It explains the processes involved in speech and how we can use the speaking voice to best effect whilst taking care of this most valuable asset. This course will be practical so be prepared to move your body and connect.

What will it cover?

This short course will explore fundamental voice techniques including breath support, how to warm up your body and voice and to create an awareness of control through practical work and play. We shall use text and at the end of the course you will be invited to perform a monologue, speech, or poem in front of the class.

Class 1

The Body and Voice

• Introduction to voice work
• The posture
• Vocal warm up

Class 2

Applying to text and character

• Reading and delivering text
• Character and body language

Class 3

Connecting with your audience/scene partner

• Working on your own chosen monologue/speech with direction

Class 4

Showcase

• Presentations of rehearsed material
• Conclusion and Q&A

What will you achieve?

Students will acquire knowledge and an understanding of their voice and posture and be able to deliver a speech in public.

How will you be taught?

A mix of lecture-style, demonstration, and practical instruction with tutor guidance. The class will be very practical, so comfortable clothing is required. The course will be taught by our Performing arts Lecturer Matthew Corbett (BA Hons, MA)

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for actors, public speakers and anyone who wishes to create an understanding and awareness of their own voice and body.

Batch 1

S1 Sep 6

S2 Sep 13

S3 Sep 20

S4 Sep 27

Batch 2

S1 Jan 10

S2 Jan 17

S3 Jan 24

S4 Jan 31