Fall 2016

The Craft of Speaking I: Vocal Freedom

Listed in: Theater and Dance, as THDA-125H

Formerly listed as: THDA-32H

Faculty

Ron Bashford (Section 01)

Description

A beginning studio course in the development of voice for speaking. Students develop range and tone through regular physical exercises in relaxation, breathing technique, placement, and presence. Individual attention focuses on helping each student develop the physical, mental, and emotional self-awareness needed for expressive vocal production. Practice is oriented toward acting for the stage, but students with a primary interest in public speaking, teaching, or improved interpersonal communication will find this course valuable. A modicum of reading and written reflection is required.  Three class meetings per week.

Admission with consent of the instructor. Limited to 28 students from among those who attend the first class meeting, admitted based on class year and major.  Fall semester.  Professor Bashford.

THDA 125H - L/D

Section 01
M 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM WEBS 122
W 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM WEBS 122
F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM WEBS 122

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
The Right To Speak: Working with the Voice [Paperback] Routledge: Reissue edition (June 14, 1993) Patsy Rodenburg Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

Other years: Offered in Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024