COURSE UNIT TITLE

: SPEECH TRAINING FOR ROLE AND CHARACTERS II

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
TOM 4002 SPEECH TRAINING FOR ROLE AND CHARACTERS II COMPULSORY 0 4 0 4

Offered By

Performance Arts

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IBRAHIM GÜNGÖR

Offered to

Performance Arts

Course Objective

In order to develop the existing knowledge on language and basic techniques of performing on stage, this course intends to further support artistic development; to support basic acting skills and the ability to improvise, interpret and create by creative language subtility.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To become skilled in use of language in creative, unique and aesthetical terms.
2   To attain proper and lucid speaking ability by use of basic principles in language / grammer.
3   To analyze scripts /plays by way of using obtained knowledge in language / grammer.
4   To relate knowledge on language / grammer and clear speech with methods in acting.
5   To be qualified in proper use of language, as the infrastructural segment in acting.
6   To develop special skills by using knowledge in language / grammer.
7   To attain written-oral communication as well as self-expression skills in professional life of art.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

TOM 4001 - Speech Training for Role and Characters I

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Technical tasks
2 Technical tasks
3 Exercises
4 Exercises
5 Exercises
6 Evaluation of exercises
7 Exercises
8 Exercises
9 Exercises
10 Evaluation of exercises
11 Phonetic exercises in selected scripts
12 Creative phonetic exercises in selected scripts
13 Evaluation of assignments from selected scripts
14 Overall review of techniques and models in speaking

Recomended or Required Reading

Finding Your Voice: A Complete Voice Training Manual for Actors, A Theatre Arts Books, NY, 2001
Voice and the Actor, Cıcely Berry, NY, 1973
The Actor Speaks: Voice and the Performer, Patsy Rodenburg, NY; 2002
Konuşma Eğitimi, Suat Taşer, Papirüs Yayınları, Istanbul, 2000
Konuşan Insan, Can Gürzap, YKY Yayınları, Istanbul, 1999
Bir Aktör Hazırlanıyor, Konstantin Stanislavski, Ileri Kitabevi, Izmir, 1993
Bir Karakter Yaratmak, konstantin Stanislavski, Ileri K.tabevi, Izmir, 1993

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1- Lectures
The lectures cover the main domain in field of language and the lecturer coordinates exercises to aid students in creative speaking.
2- Exercises
Obtained information are further supported by in-class examples, which are analyzed by students who in turn prepare related assignments. The task is also submitted in the form of comprehensive written reports.
3- In-class discussions
Assignments prepared by students are opened to debate and criticisim in class. The main criteria for this stage is to have proper use of language and creativity in interpretation . Students are able to test the impact of their presentation upon spectators, which further guides the students in reaching a level of quality in their tasks.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 ASG ASSIGNMENT
2 ATT ATTENDANCE
3 ATT ATTENDANCE
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE ASG * 0.60 + ATT * 0.30 + ATT * 0.10


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria involve compelling students to the best of their abilities in use of language, not be distracted in terms of their in-class concentration, working in harmony with other students, creating new spheres with regard to originality and creativity and coherence in disciplined work.
The grade obtained will depend upon:
a- Participation in class
b- Concentration and creativity in class
c- Success in exercises
d- Level of students contribution to formation of an effective, creative and constructive atmosphere in lectures.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1- Students must attend 80% of the lectures.
2- Students cannot enter the lecture once it is started.
3- Any undisciplined or inappropriate behaviour during class hours results in being excluded.
4- Absence during submission of assignment is equal to not having prepared any assignment.
5- Students need to wear sneakers and sportwear during classes.
6- Students must participate in evaluation (criticism) for exercises.
7- Cause of any interruption in teamwork is considered as individual failure.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Tutorials 10 2 20
Preparing assignments 4 10 40
Field study 4 5 20
Quiz etc. 4 2 8
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 88

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16PO.17PO.18PO.19PO.20
LO.15
LO.255
LO.35
LO.45
LO.55
LO.65
LO.75