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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Voice and Diction
Course: THP271

First Term: 1995 Fall
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Exercises and techniques to free the voice and improve projection, resonance, and articulation. Covers international phonetic alphabet and standard stage speech



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the physiological factors that govern breath control and sound production. (I)
2. Demonstrate exercises for improving breath control and sound production. (I)
3. Identify the purposes and applications of the International Phonetic Alphabet, and explain its relevance to American English. (II)
4. Apply techniques for vocal and speech improvement, based on individual need. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Physiological Basis of Voice Production
   A. Speech mechanisms and their biological functions
   B. Breath control
      1. Tone production
      2. Vocal projection
      3. Exercises for improvement
   C. Sound production
      1. Resonance
      2. Pitch
      3. Exercises for improvement
II. Physiological Basis for Articulation and Diction
   A. Articulated sounds
      1. Vowels
      2. Diphthongs
      3. Consonants
   B. American English
      1. Development of speech patterns
      2. International Phonetic Alphabet and its uses
III. Application of Techniques
   A. Vocal variety
   B. Individual specialization
      1. Broadcast, public speaking, and daily usage
      2. Theatre and dialect applications
      3. Individual improvement
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/13/1994

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