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Module Three
Specialisation

 
   

Practical Project
The practical project is an opportunity for you to investigate and develop a particular field of interest.

Options for Practical Project

  1 Coaching singers in accents.
  2 Computer voice analysis.
  3 Adolescent voice work.
  4 Corporate sector voice work.
  5 Remedial voice work for the general public.
  6 Working with teachers and lecturers.
  7 Voice and the media.
  8 Style specialisation e.g. Pop, Classical Music, Musical Theatre, Choral training and coaching.
  9 Or Participants may propose their own project to be agreed by Vocal Process teaching team..

Written Dissertation
The dissertation of 7,500 – 10,000 words should articulate, reflect and, where appropriate, develop upon the work done in the practical project. The dissertation may be in the form of a portfolio. You will have four months following the completion of coursework on Module Three to present your dissertation.

Support for the practical project and dissertation will be available through 12 hours of tutorials. A minimum of three tutorials must be with the Integrated Voice course leaders. The remaining sessions may be spread across the practical project and dissertation according to your needs and may be with professionals of your choice by arrangement with Vocal Process. Throughout the study period further support will be available in the form of long-distance supervision by e-mail or telephone.

Viva Voce Panel with Examiners
The viva voce is your opportunity to self-assess and articulate what you have gained from the course. You will be asked to talk about your own process as a vocal educator and to answer questions relevant to your practice.

Module Three Learning Outcomes
Work on Module Three will enable you to:

  1 Develop and specialise in your chosen field.
  2 Apply principles and techniques of Integrated Voice to working environments.
  3 Reflect objectively on your own practice.

Module Three Assessment

  1 Practical project and dissertation. You will be assessed on your ability to investigate, articulate, explore, critique and infer conclusions from your work.
  2 Viva Voce with panel of examiners. You will be assessed on your ability to discuss vocal practice in an objective and informed way.

Programme completion and Accreditation
Participants who have successfully completed Module Three are deemed to have completed the programme and will receive the Vocal Process Certificate of Accreditation.

“Successfully completed” means that:

  1 You have completed the practical project and written dissertation and have attended the viva voce panel.
  2 You have attended regular supervision as required.
  3 You have met the requirements for assessment in both the practical project and dissertation and that you have satisfied the panel in the viva voce.

Dates, availability and booking...
Please see Forthcoming Courses

Integrated Voice prospectus

Part 1

About you

About us

The faculty

What you will gain from the programme

Part 2

Overview of programme

Timescale

Fees

Entry to the programme

Part 3

Module One: Fundamentals of Vocal Integration

Module Two: Advanced Vocal Practice

Module Three: Specialisation

Programme completion and Accreditation

 

 

 

 

 
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Integrated Voice
THE FACULTY

Gillyanne Kayes is a freelance writer, teacher and voice expert. She has been training voices for the last 21 years and has numerous clients working in professional theatre and film.

Jeremy Fisher is a performance coach, Musical Director and prize-winning accompanist. As a vocal coach he works with opera sings, actors, singing teachers and song writers on repertoire, style and performance integration.

David Carey is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, David studied Speech and Drama at the RSAMD, gained his MA (with distinction) in Contemporary English Language and Linguistics at Reading University. He is currently Voice Tutor at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Sara Harris is Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Voice) at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and founder member of the Voice Research Society (now the BVA).

Tom Harris is consultant ENT Surgeon at University Hospital Lewisham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich and Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup, and Consultant to RADA.

Heather Keens is a professional singer, voice teacher and accent coach. She trained as a performer in voice and piano at the RCM and RCM Opera School, and as a voice teacher at the Central School of Speech and Drama

Jacob Lieberman is a registered osteopath and psychodynamic psychotherapist. He is a pioneer in the field of laryngeal manipulation.

Lise Olson is currently a Lecturer in Acting and Voice at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and teaches 'The Voice of Violence' for Vocal Process.

Jenevora Williams is teacher-in- residence for The National Youth Choir, works with the choristers at St Paul's Cathedral, and acts as consultant to Decca, Hyperion and the ROH on child performers.

Guest Faculty:  Elizabeth Stirling.

 

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