95544 - Artistic Vocology

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student knows the theory behind the Voicecraft and Proel methods for the re-education of dysphonia, can perform an objective evaluation and is able to replicate some specific techniques of the methods in question.

Course contents

Useful prerequisites to best approach the learning experience: knowledge of the physiology of speech emission


GENERAL PROGRAMME

Performed voice: classical theatre
Acted voice: cinema and dubbing
Singing voice: opera, choral singing and musical
Singing voice: modern and contemporary singer-songwriter
Artistic Voice and Speech Therapy: EVT (Estill Voice Training/formerly Voicecfaft) Approach by Jo Estill
Artistic Voice and Speech Therapy: A PROEL (Elastic Proprioceptive) Approach by Alfonso Borragan

Readings/Bibliography

Readings necessary for the preparation of the examination

 

• Elisabetta Rosa, Franco Fussi, Nico Paolillo, Eleonora D’Onofrio "Pronti con la voce? Come preparare e preservare la voce prima e dopo il suo uso professionale"-Solos Media Editore, 2022-ISBN-13: 979-1280885067

  Cap.2 “Cosa sappiamo del riscaldamento e raffreddamento vocale” pagg. 37-52

• Oskar Schindler, Nanda Mari “Il canto come tecnica, la foniatria come arte”, Omega edizioni, 1986 ISBN-13: 978-8886642095                                                              Cap.6 “Rapporto fra canto e danza” pagg.103-108

Readings in depth on the subject

O. Schindler- La Voce: Fisiopatologia, Clinica e Terapia, ed. Piccin 2010

ISBN-13: 978-8829919857                                                ("Sesta Parte: Casi Particolari", cap. 49, 50, 51)

 

F. Fussi, A.F. Galeano, V. Cavazzuti “Vocologia artistica. La consapevolezza nel canto ”, Volontè &Co. Edizioni, 2025          ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8863889086

Teaching methods

Methods used: lecture, group work, exercises to be carried out in presence

Assessment methods

Written test

The test is done using multiple-choice quizzes; there are 15 multiple-choice quizzes, and the score is +2 if the answer is correct, -1 if incorrect, and 0 if absent.

The time available for the written test is 35 minutes.

During the test, the use of supporting materials such as textbooks, notes, and computer media is not permitted.

The maximum score obtainable by providing all exact and complete answers is therefore equal to 30 cum laude. The test is considered to have been passed with a minimum score of 18/30.

Students with temporary or permanent ASD or disabilities: it is recommended to contact the responsible university office in advance (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it); it will be your responsibility to propose any adaptations to the interested students, who must in any case be submitted, 15 days in advance, for approval by the teacher, who will also evaluate the appropriateness in relation to the educational objectives of the teaching.

Teaching tools

In support of the educational activities, the following will be available:

slides (related to the Teaching Program);

audio – videos exemplifying the different vocalities (stage and film actor, voice actor, opera and modern singer);

direct experiential activities (consciousness of the body's position in space; breathing exercises with particular purposes/preparation for laughter; vocal warm-up and cool-down);

group work about specific themes that will be discussed and performed in presence

Office hours

See the website of Valentina Arena