- Docente: Valentina Arena
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MED/50
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Ravenna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Speech and Language Therapy (cod. 9080)
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from Oct 07, 2025 to Dec 02, 2025
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
The voice of the theatrical actor from ancient times to our times
The voice of the cinematographic actor: Italian, European and American style
Styles of modern singing; Musical
The Opera singing voice in history
Overview on Estill Voice Training and Proprioceptive Elastic Method
Overview on specific terms in clinical practice and musical culture
Readings/Bibliography
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
O. Schindler- La Voce: Fisiopatologia, Clinica e Terapia, ed. Piccin 2010 ("Sesta Parte: Casi Particolari", cap. 49, 50, 51)
Teaching methods
Interactive lessons, listening to different vocal styles (singer/ actor) also in relation to the place of performance, analysis of artistic vocal production with a focus on opera singing; moments of experience about singing and acting tecniques
Assessment methods
Written test
Teaching tools
Audio and Video
Office hours
See the website of Valentina Arena
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.