The Working Voice (9589.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Creative And Cultural Practice | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Use their own voices with increased confidence and improved vocal control;
2. Understand the physical structures involved in using the voice;
3. Demonstrate spoken and pitched projection;
4. Demonstrate control of physical structures involved in articulation and clear diction; and
5. Understand the relationship between posture and voice production.
Prerequisites
NoneCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
NoneEquivalent units
NoneAssumed knowledge
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Required texts
The Voice Book - caring for, protecting and improving your voice
Kate DeVore and Starr Cookman
UC Library eBook link on unit website
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Submit all the required items in Assesment #1, #2 and #3 at one time via the unit Cnavas website.
Please note the various types of files asked for in assessments.These are detailed in submission instructions.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Learner engagement
Students are expected to complete recommended reading before class sessions and to undertake vocal exercise practice between classes as directed. All unit material including recorded examples and demonstration of exercises are available on the unit website.
Participation requirements
Please advise the unit convener of any absence, if possible, in advance. If students are absent they are expected to catch up on missed material. Lectures will be available on Echo360
Thursday 3 hour On Campus contact will always have a short break and will be divided as follows:
Weeks 1-7 & 10: one hour Lecture followed by a practical 2 hour Tutorial session on the same material.
Week 8 and 9: No class
Week 11 & 12: 3 hour tutorials
Week 13: In class individual Viva Voce
Required IT skills
The unit Canvas site provides direct access to a Vocaroo recording app. Student are welcome to explore other recording software e.g Audicity, a free download.
Assessment recordings be submitted as URLs or MP3s. Class time and support will be given to assessments that require particular IT skills.
Students are expected to engage with unit material with the Canvas unit site before and after class sessions.
In-unit costs
A4 display folder
If desired, online purchase of the unit text: The Voice Book - caring for, protecting and improving your Voice. (2009) Kate Devore and Starr Cookman; Chicago Review Press
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
