THEA 104B: Voice and Movement for the Actor II - Intermediate

Citrus College Course Outline of Record

Citrus College Course Outline of Record
Heading Value
Effective Term: Fall 2021
Credits: 3
Total Contact Hours: 54
Lecture Hours : 54
Lab Hours: 0
Hours Arranged: 0
Outside of Class Hours: 108
Prerequisite: THEA 104A.
Transferable to CSU: Yes
Transferable to UC: Yes - Approved
Grading Method: Standard Letter

Catalog Course Description

An intermediate course in vocal anatomy, physiology and phonetics with a deeper exploration of how the voice and body work. A more detailed look at how the voice, body and text combine to create complex characters for performance. 54 lecture hours.

Course Objectives

  • Demonstrate a deeper knowledge of basic vocal anatomy and physiology for body and voice use on stage.
  • Demonstrate a deeper understanding of how physical and vocal exercises help to develop more complex characterizations.
  • More fully utilize the International Phonetic Alphabet when breaking down text.
  • Drop into a more grounded physical body and richer voice when exploring text.

Major Course Content

  1. A continuation and a deeper understanding of The Actor and the Self
    1. Self awareness and exploration
    2. Breathing explorations
    3. Group physical and vocal warm-ups
    4. Personal physical and vocal warm-ups
    5. Intermediate level stage combat
  2. A continuation and a deeper understanding of the Anatomy/Physiology of the Voice
    1. Anatomy - a review and build upon concepts as introduced in Voice and Movement for the Actor I
    2. Physiology - a review and build upon concepts as introduced in Voice and Movement for the Actor I
  3. A review and build upon using the International Phonetic Alphabet through text
  4. A continuation and a deeper understanding of Movement for the Actor
    1. A review and build upon concepts as introduced in Voice and Movement for the Actor I
    2. Explore how combining the voice, body and text create rich characterizations.
    3. Character and gravity
    4. Phrasing movement
    5. Body gesture
    6. Physical and verbal rhythms

Examples of Required Writing Assignments

Written text analysis, written character analysis, and a two - three page written critique on a live performance.

Examples of Outside Assignments

Find scenes, monologues and poems for rehearsal and performance.
Memorize material.
Observe live performances.

Instruction Type(s)

Lecture, Online Education Lecture