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VSAO3014: Pedagogy Voice 1
2025 unit information
This unit aims to promote awareness of the main elements of teaching and learning the functional aspects of singing. It examines ways of learning about singing and provides a basis for learning about the physiology and acoustics of the singing voice, approaches to posture, breathing, phonation (onset, pitch, range/register, dynamic controls, vibrato), resonance, articulation and voice quality. Assessment includes micro-teaching modules, readings, round table discussions, comparative reports and written tests. On completion of this unit, students will have knowledge and experience of the bases of physiology and acoustics of voice, and of a variety of approaches to singing and teaching.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Performance |
| Credit points | 3 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand the bases of the physiology of learning and memory as it relates to singing
- LO2. recognise and apply these approaches in your own work
- LO3. understand major elements of the physiology of posture and breathing, and the physiology and acoustics of phonation, resonance and articulation
- LO4. demonstrate and explain simple elements of posture, breathing, phonation and resonance and express these elements in written form
- LO5. show evidence of informed critical thinking about singing/teaching through presentation on a topic of your choice
- LO6. show evidence of self-reflection on aspects of teaching and singing.
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