Voice & Speech

Description

1. Knowledge and Understanding 1.1 Define not only the history of announcing, but also how the profession fits in with the society and the culture. 1.2 Describe the ways for improving the quality of the announcer’s voice. 1.3 List detailed, practical instructions on how to get to the meaning of the message (which is the most important part of good announcing) 1.4 Identify the techniques of genuinely and effectively communicating the message (which the key point to becoming a professional announcer) 1.5 Examine the art and craft of radio announcing, with specific action items announcers can use to improve their delivery and meet the needs of the audience. 1.6 Recognize the news process with special emphasis on developing a pleasing delivery that assures the viewer or listener has a true command of the facts. 1.7 Reproduce how TV news works with regard to all information tailored for communicating the message. 1.8 List the professional techniques of drawing out interviewees with special attention on how to ask good questions and get good answers. 1.9 Discuss how speakers perform specialty assignments in the announcing world, including sports and weather with special attention to new technologies. 1.10 Trace what announcers can do to overcome “sticking points” in their careers. 1.11 Illustrate how an announcer can confidently and competently assume an acted role for a commercial or other dramatic element. 1.12 Describe the setting up of a studio at home or in a small, private office. 1.13 Observe the world of podcasting and the concrete and actionable information on how to announce, produce and syndicate them. 1.14 Review the step-by-step process of online video creation. 1.15 Discover the rapidly growing field of narration, particularly in audiobooks. 1.16 Interpret the practical and inspirational advice given to announcers beginning their career. 2. Intellectual Skills 2.1 Explain how the public speaker gains valuable practical experience speaking in a variety of formats while putting into practice new skills acquired through daily voice work. 2.2 Discuss personal strengths and weaknesses in his or her vocal choices, as well as to develop a working method that encourages full and free vocal usage. 2.3 Determine how to make good release of vocal energy, responsiveness, dynamics, and strength. 2.4 Apply voice and speech mechanisms, including grounding through the feet and legs, alignment through the spine, breath, the head-neck relationship, opening the channel for sound, an easy forward release of the sound, and articulation. 2.5 Illustrate and defend a point of view and handle objections with appropriate language, professionalism, and transitions in a wide array of public speaking situations. 2.6 Analyze and assess the needs and inclinations of different audiences to shape their presentation’s messages. 3. Practical and Professional Skills 3.1 Produce speech with improved grammatical accuracy and fluency in a clear and concise manner. 3.2 Apply the essentials of effective public speaking and developing a strong professional/speaking voice. 3.3 Employ a confident and rich voice with executive presence in public and private interactions. 3.4 Manipulate professional voice, in terms of confidence, pronunciation, projection, and diction, to effectively convey messages. 3.5 Synthesize and deliver a variety of oral presentations with confidence, poise, and passion. 3.6 Develop rhetorical devices for persuasion, group communication, and interpersonal skills. 3.7 Develop impromptu speech techniques. 3.8 Employ different communication perspectives to be empathetic speakers and listeners. 3.9 Manage a great voice, improve body language, and conquer stage and camera fright. 3.10 Analyze and evaluate oral presentations, whether live or on virtual platforms. 3.11 Integrate “best practices” into public speaking performances. 4. General and Transferable skills 4.1 Develop a “speaking persona” that represents a relaxed and dynamic speaker that engages listeners and effortlessly connect with audiences. 4.2 Prepare appropriate speech strategies and vocal skills for stage presence. 4.3 Manipulate visual aids and nonverbal behavior (body language, facial expressions, gestures, etc.) effectively to deliver powerful messages. 4.4 Analyze and evaluate their own and others’ oral speeches in different settings. 4.5 Evaluate the construction of effective stories, public speeches, and debates. 4.6 Set up their virtual environment and overcome speech apprehension and anxiety through repeated practice. 4.7 Pitch products, services, or vision and become more memorable communicators. 4.8 Integrate metaphorical language, comparisons and anecdotes in news stories to make what you say come alive. 4.9 Write a short term paper elaborating on a voice & speech topic of their choice. 4.10 Give an oral presentation on a selected topic relevant to voice & speech.

Program

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Objectives

• This course reinforces learners’ knowledge and proficiency of the rules and techniques of voice and speech as it applies to the performer and the professional voice user. It will lay the groundwork for the development of a free, flexible and expressive voice, and clear, understandable speech. The course includes work on the removal of restrictive habits which hinders vocal communication and provides the development of new ones.