— Voice in Performance

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Progression of exercises to free, develop and strengthen the voice, as a human and then as an actor's instrument with emphasis on how the voice works, to freeing the channel for sound, to interpersonal communication. Exploration of sound use from student's individual history and culture. Required to complete more in-depth and advanced midterm and final assignments. Repeat to further develop an understanding of technique and practice. Learning Activities: Lecture/Lab 6 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Attendance on the first day of class is mandatory. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 3 time(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Domestic Diversity (DD). DRA 135 — Voice into Acting (4 units) Course Description: Progression of exercises to free, develop and strengthen the voice, as a human and then as an actor's instrument with emphasis on how the voice works, to freeing the channel for sound, to interpersonal communication. Exploration of sound use from student's individual history and culture. Required to complete more in-depth and advanced midterm and final assignments. Repeat to further develop an understanding of technique and practice. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Lecture/Lab 6 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Attendance on the first day of class is mandatory. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 3 time(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Domestic Diversity (DD). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture/Lab 6 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Attendance on the first day of class is mandatory. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 3 time(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Domestic Diversity (DD). DRA 135 — Voice into Acting (4 units) Course Description: Progression of exercises to free, develop and strengthen the voice, as a human and then as an actor's instrument with emphasis on how the voice works, to freeing the channel for sound, to interpersonal communication. Exploration of sound use from student's individual history and culture. Required to complete more in-depth and advanced midterm and final assignments. Repeat to further develop an understanding of technique and practice. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Lecture/Lab 6 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Attendance on the first day of class is mandatory. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 3 time(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Domestic Diversity (DD). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.