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DRA 228 - Introduction to Voice Acting

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
Learn and practice the fundamentals of voice acting for commercials, animated characters, books on tape, and other voice acting situations. Please note: learners enrolled in this class may need to purchase equipment for recording voice acting performances.
Competencies
 

  1. Evaluate the foundational terminology for the craft of acting
    1. Break down the definition of acting
    2. Discuss relevant terminology used in the field
    3. Use studied terminology practically in exercises, discussions, assignments, rehearsals, and performances
  2. Create an environment where voice acting can be effectively recorded with appropriate entry-level equipment
    1. Identify effective industry standard hardware at various price points
    2. Review effective industry standard software at various price points
    3. Examine effective industry standard sound dampening products at various price points
  3. Integrate fundamental acting terminology into voice acting performances
    1. Break down fundamental acting terminology
    2. Incorporate acting fundamentals into vocal performances during rehearsals
  4. Perform in various voice acting styles
    1. Record voice acting for commercials
    2. Demonstrate voice acting for audiobooks
    3. Perform characters written to be performed by voice actors
  5. Create voice acting samples
    1. Perform an effective range of voice acting selections that demonstrates castability
    2. Edit effective selections that can be shared
  6. Characterize markets that may support a career in voice acting
    1. Discuss common regions with recording studios for voice acting contracts
    2. Find agents who represent voice actors
  7. Assess how effective voice performances are
    1. Evaluate one’s own voice acting
    2. Develop an ability to constructively receive feedback

Competencies Revised Date: AY2025



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