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THEA 7351X The Actor?s Idiolect 60 hours; 3 credits Development of a flexible speech instrument for the actor. Focus on muscle and sensory awareness through understanding of the anatomy/physiology of the articulators, the physical nature and quality of General American speech sounds, the production of vowel and consonant sounds, and the recognition of speech as a physical process. Study of the International Phonetic Alphabet as applied to physical practice, using each student?s individual idiolect as a point of reference. Fall semester. Prerequisite: matriculation for the M.F.A. in theater with a concentration in acting or audition. DISCLAIMER The City University reserves the right, because of changing conditions, to make modifications of any nature in academic programs and requirements of the university and its constituent colleges without advanced notice. Students are advised to consult regularly with college and department counselors concerning their programs of study. Access the college's current and recent course bulletins.
60 hours; 3 credits
Development of a flexible speech instrument for the actor. Focus on muscle and sensory awareness through understanding of the anatomy/physiology of the articulators, the physical nature and quality of General American speech sounds, the production of vowel and consonant sounds, and the recognition of speech as a physical process. Study of the International Phonetic Alphabet as applied to physical practice, using each student?s individual idiolect as a point of reference. Fall semester.
Prerequisite: matriculation for the M.F.A. in theater with a concentration in acting or audition.
The City University reserves the right, because of changing conditions, to make modifications of any nature in academic programs and requirements of the university and its constituent colleges without advanced notice. Students are advised to consult regularly with college and department counselors concerning their programs of study.
Access the college's current and recent course bulletins.
