Specialized Voice and Movement Skills for the Recorded Media

Course Description

The focus of this course will be on some of the specialized skills that may be required by the film and television performer in order to make a living in the industry. Vocal characterizations and dialect acquisition, and the technical demands of voice-over, animation and cartoon voices, narration and radio drama will be explored. Students will learn essential combat skills, including unarmed combat, weapons handling and resultant health and safety issues. Social dance will be included in the curriculum to develop musicality, grace and an understanding of the differing physical requirements of costume and era.