THE 3202 - Voice-Over Techniques

Credits: 3

Description: This course teaches techniques used in the voice-over industry, including commercial, narration, and character recording. Students expand their vocal skill, explore further use of vocal variety and interpretation, in addition to learning microphone technique and recording technology.

Note: Students are expected to produce quality recordings for evaluation, as well as demonstrate knowledge of professional-quality work. Because of this, students are required to purchase a microphone and other recording tools as an assignment for the course. Required materials: a microphone. Recommended materials: Microphone stand, headphones, and sound dampening material (there are many cheap and free options outlined in the course lectures). The department is prepared to grant exceptions for students who cannot afford to purchase a microphone, but the department will also let the student know that, should they wish to parley their education into a voice-over career, that a microphone will be a necessary and essential investment. The microphone is to the vocal artist what tap shoes are to a dancer. Recording software is free, and the instructor of the course has a detailed assignment to help students find and learn this technology. Because of the investment of a basic entry-level microphone, which can run up to $90 dollars, the course utilizes a very cheap textbook to mitigate student costs. We understand this is a departure from traditional course requirements, but just as a student taking guitar lessons must have a guitar, students learning voice-over technique should work with a microphone and have the technological capacity to record, edit, upload, and download audio files.