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AMS 3032
Vocal Technique
INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN
Department of Music and Music Education
Faculty of Music and Performing Arts
Sultan Idris Education University
INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN
Faculty
: Music and Performing Arts
Department
: Music and Music Education
SESSION 2015/2016
Semester
:1
Session
: 2015/2016
Course Name
: Vocal Technique
Course Code
: AMS 3032
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Credit Hour
Pre requisite
:2
: None
LECTURERS INFORMATION:
Name
: Dayang Siti Hazar Awang Hassim
E-mail
: sitihazar@fmsp.upsi.edu.my
Telephone number : 05 450 6789 / 0133007862
Room number
: KM-02-36
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
This course is designed to develop basic vocal techniques such as breath control,
tone production, tone placement, articulation and diction through appropriate
exercises and repertoire. Students will be exposed to a diversified solo vocal
repertoire in order to develop basic musicianship and expressive singing.
(Kursus ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan teknik asas vokal seperti pengawalan
nafas, pengeluaran ton, tone placement, artikulasi dan sebutan. Pelajar akan
didedahkan dengan repertoire solo untuk membentuk musicianship dan juga
penghayatan dalam nyanyian).
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REFERENCES:
Main reference supporting the course:
Davids, Julia & LaTour, Stephen (2012). Vocal Technique: A Guide for Conductors,
Teachers, and Singers. Waveland Pr Inc
Additional references supporting the course:
Arman,
M. J. (2010). The voice: A spiritual approach to singing, speaking and
communicating: What ever happened to great singing? (4th ed.). Charlston, SC:
CreateSpace.
Dayme & Vaughn (2014). The Singing Book (3rd ed.). W. W. Norton & Company; Third
Edition edition.
Krueger, Carol (2010). Progressive Sight Singing (2nd ed.) New York, NY: Oxford University
Press.
Miller, Richard (2011). On the Art of Singing (Reprint edition). Oxford University Press.
Peckham, Anne (2010). The Contemporary Singer: Elements of Vocal Technique (2nd ed.)
Berklee Press.
Activity
KOM
BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKU
KKP
Abbreviation
Lecture
Skills
KOM
Practical
Communication Skill
BKMM
Micro Teaching
PBPM
Online Forum
KKBP
KKU
Entrepreneurial Skills
KKP
Leadership Skill
EM
EM
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Course work
Details
Test 1
Percentage
LO
20
20
Assignment
20
Test 3
Test 2
60
40
Total
40
100%
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GRADING SCALE:
Points interval
GPA/CGPA
80 100
4.00
A-
75 79
3.75
B+
70 74
3.50
65 69
3.00
B-
60 64
2.75
C+
55 59
2.50
50 54
2.00
C-
45 49
1.75
D+
40 44
1.50
35 39
1.00
0 34
Excellent
Good
Moderate
Weak
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Activity
Abbreviatio
n
Assessment
*Optional
Week
Chapter/Topic
Soft
Learning outcomes
Learning &
Teaching
Assessment
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skills
Activities
PBPM
Lecture
of
course
content
Test 1
Discussion
(Question and
answers)
and
Demonstration
Fundamentals of vocal technique:
Lecture
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Test 1
2
PBPM
Terms and concepts, posture, breathing and
relaxation
Discussion
(Question and
answers)
Demonstration
Lecture
PBPM
Test 1
Discussion
(Question and
answers)
Demonstration
Diction
Lecture
PBPM
Discussion
(Question and
answers)
Assignment
Test 3
Demonstration
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Test 1
Micro Teaching
Test 1
KOM
BKMM
KKP
Tone quality, vowel production,
diphthongs, consonants.
6
Lecture
PBPM
Discussion
(Question and
answers)
Test 3
Assignment
Demonstration
Lecture
Test 2
PBPM
Discussion
(Question and
answers)
Test 3
Assignment
Demonstration
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Lecture
Test 2
PBPM
Discussion
(Question and
answers)
Test 3
Assignment
Demonstration
The anatomy of vocal resonator
Vocal health for singers
Test 2
Test 2
KOM
Micro Teaching
BKMM
KKP
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10
Lecture
Assignment
PBPM
Discussion
(Question and
answers)
Test 3
Demonstration
Vocal repertoire
11
Lecture
Assignment
PBPM
Discussion
(Question and
answers)
Test 3
Demonstration
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Children
Adult
Lecture
Test 3
PBPM
Discussion
(Question and
answers)
Demonstration
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Classroom teaching
Individual teaching
Choir teaching.
Lecture
Test 3
PBPM
14
Discussion
(Question and
answers)
Demonstration
Test 3
KOM
Practical Test
BKMM
Micro Teaching
KKP
TUTORIAL/LAB/WORKSHOP PLAN
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No
1
Topic
Vocal technique
Diction
Learning Outcome
LO1: Explain the elements of vocal technique.
LO2:
Demonstrate
the
correct
vocal
techniques.
LO3: Conduct a micro teaching on vocal
technique.
Soft skill
PBPM
Learning &
Teaching
Activities
Lecture
Discussion
Demonstration
Micro Teaching
Assessment
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
KOM
PBPM
Lecture
Discussion
Demonstration
Micro Teaching
Test 1
Test 2
Lecture
Discussion
Demonstration
Micro Teaching
Assignment
Test 3
KOM
PBPM
PBPM
PBPM
Lecture
Discussion
Demonstration
Micro Teaching
Lecture
Discussion
Demonstration
Micro Teaching
Test 3
Test 2
Assignment
Test 3
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Interpretation, style,
deportment
Vocal repertoire
PBPM
PBPM
PBPM
KOM
BKMM
KKP
Lecture
Discussion
Demonstration
Lecture
Discussion
Demonstration
Micro Teaching
Lecture
Discussion
Demonstration
Micro Teaching
Assignment
Test 3
Assignment
Test 3
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Practical Test
Reminder:
1. Students must attend all lectures, tutorials, laboratory, studio or other activities related to the course, including courses with no final
examination (perkara 4.1 dan 4.3).
2. Student with attendance of less than 80% will not be allowed to sit for final examination (perkara 4.2).
3. Perkara 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 can be waived for students who suffer from health problems and must be certified by government or UPSI panel clinic
medical officer.
4. Student who has to represent UPSI/State/Country in activity that is directed by the government or UPSI, is required to obtain a
recommendation letter from the Dean and must be approved by the Academic Affairs Division.
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ASSESSMENT DETAIL
AMS3032
VOCAL TECHNIQUE
SEMESTER 1 SESSION 2015/2016
As stated in instructional plan, this course have three marks distribution type. There are three practical assessment and one
assignment. Please refer to My Guru2 for any updates from time to time.
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION
MARKS
TEST 1
(Individual)
TEST 2
(Individual)
Students will be evaluated on Micro Teaching on fundamental of vocal technique. Prepare lesson plan on
vocalization and vocal warm-up. Student must be presenting micro teaching according to the prepared
lesson plan. The time given is 5 minutes. Video record your micro teaching test 1 and upload the video
online. Attached the http link in the provided topic in My Guru2 forum. Use either Malay or English
language only.
Students will be evaluated on Micro Teaching on the exercises for Voice Register technique. Prepare
lesson plan on head voice/falsetto, mixed voice, belting, and chest voice. Choose ONE type of voice
register. Student must be presenting micro teaching according to the prepared lesson plan. The time given
is 5 minutes. Video record your micro teaching test 2 and upload the video online. Attached the http link in
20%
20%
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the provided topic in My Guru2 forum. Use either Malay or English language only.
ASSIGNMENT
(Group)
TEST 3
(Group)
Choose 1 song in any language. Explain the interpretation of the song, singing style, register, ranges and
diction. Written assignment should be in Malay or English language only.
20%
Form a group of eight person. Perform one song in any language. DO NOT sing medley. The time given
for each group are not more than 10minutes.
TOTAL
40%
100%
If you have any inquiries do not hesitate to contact me, Puan Dayang @ 0133007862 or email: sitihazar@fmsp.upsi.edu.my.
Please make an appointment if you wish to meet me.
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