Registry

Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	The Human Voice
Module Code	CM380
School	School of Communications
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Martin Molony Semester 2: Martin Molony Autumn: Martin Molony
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To introduce students to the human Voice as an instrument of sound, power, creativity and range.To study the unique nature of the human voice as a crucial and primary means of communication within a visual electronic and technological worldTo test the art of fundamental vocal sound and timbre outside certain constraints and strictures of ideology and theoryTo examine and experiment with the students their voices possibilities and vocal power.To explore speech melodies and rhythms as meaning outside semantics.To develop and test through orchestrated sound the creative capacity of the human voiceTo initiate establish and train a vocal chorus using the lyrical narrative dramatic rhythms and timbre of the poetic/dramatic formTo open up the capacity of the auditory imaginationTo become skilled in listening to voice as not only a conduit for language but as a revelation of much more psychologically and musically.To become aware of voice in the media voice /radio tv / film

Learning Outcomes

1. Become skilled in listening to vocal sound in all forms of oral communication
2. Test and develop the creative capacity and imaginative use of their individual voices by participation in the orchestrated chorus
3. Attempt to interpret semantics through sound alone by using speech rhythms and melodies.
4. Understand how the voice works physiologically through the interplay of diaphragm, lungs, breathe, teeth, tongue, etc.
5. Initiate, develop and present a professional choric performance for audience.
6. Make use of their voices as musical instruments.
7. Determine ascertain and recognise why certain voices are effective in media.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Seminars	40	No Description
Laboratory	50	No Description
Total Workload: 126

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List