THEA 2260: Voice, Text, and the Actor
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Delves into the study of the principles and techniques of vocal production, voice work and dialects for the stage. Using as foundation Kristin Linklater's methods for "freeing your voice," students are immersed in various vocal approaches in order to maximize their full vocal potential.� In the second half of the course, students build a foundation for utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet in both understanding their own voice, stage standard speech, and introductory dialect work.� At the end of the course, students demonstrate the ability to employ clear and expressive speech habits in performances practices, cross-disciplinary studies, and everyday life. Students learn and apply a set of analytical and problem-solving skills, and oral communication proficiencies.
Average GPA: 3.62
Grade distribution records: 94 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 66 | 70.2% |
| B | 20 | 21.3% |
| C | 4 | 4.3% |
| D | 1 | 1.1% |
| F | 1 | 1.1% |
| W | 2 | 2.1% |
Based on 94 student grade records across 7 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Ronald Mcclelland 47 students, Average GPA 3.72
- Christopher Berry 22 students, Average GPA 3.77
- Jill Bloede 17 students, Average GPA 3.12
- Marla Brown 8 students, Average GPA 3.62