Course Description
This course focuses on the use of the voice in media, including vocal extremes and character voices. Examination of the business of marketing, the actor as a voice over artist, and ultimately production of a professional voice reel.
Athena Title
Voice IV Voice for Media
Non-Traditional Format
Studio/lab course focusing on solo and group vocal exercises. Class requirements will also include readings, discussions, written assignments, and performance and recording of monologues, voice-overs, advertisements, and radio drama.
Pre or Corequisite
THEA 7522
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course focuses on the use of the voice in media including vocal extremes and character voices. An often-unexplored venue for actors is the work of the voice over artist. The objective of this course is to train actors in character voice work for media including radio, animation and voice-overs. It examines the business of marketing the actor as a voice over artist and ultimately produces a professional voice reel to enable an actor to market himself within this industry.
Topical Outline
A. Getting Started 1. What is the voice over? B. Character Vocal Extremes 1. Bioenergetics 2. Transactional Analysis 3. Voice Over Aerobics 4. Development of Personal Character Voices 5. Development of Voices for Previously Animated Characters C. Copy Basics 1. Hiding the sell 2. Making it mine 3. Copywriter’s Intention 4. Believing what you Say D. Layering Techniques E. Tags, Donuts, Promos F. Announcer G. Spokesperson H. Real-Person Spots I. Industrial Narrations, Multimedia and Audio Books H. Radio Drama I. Getting a Foot in the Door 1. Unions 2. Agents 3. Auditions J. Making the Demo Reel 1..Microphone techniques K. Marketing Your Talent