Required Attire
Should clothes be comfortable or good looking?
Should the students be able to independently do the exercises on their own?
Yes! Everything will be able to be used independently!
What is VPS Review?
A one-on-one session with a member of the VPS staff!
What is a student required to do if absent from a class?
Student absence from class is responsible for getting information by emailing the instructor and checking with classmates.
What is Direct instruction strategy?
A highly effective for providing information and developing step-by-step skills. It also works well for introducing other teaching methods, actively involving students in knowledge construction.
What should clothing allow the person to do?
Allow maximum freedom and movement!
What will students learn to apply deeper to their own self?
Students will learn a deeper awareness of themselves mindful and a exploration towards changing habits!
What can the student gain from VPS Review?
The student can get additional individual instruction on any aspect of voice production and speech technique.
What should a student do to be ready for the next class after an absence?
Being fully prepared for the next class meeting is expected which includes completion of any assignments given on the date of absence.
What is Indirect instruction?
Indirect instruction seeks a high level of student involvement in observing, investigating, drawing inferences from data, or forming hypotheses.
Are shoes allowed?
No! None slip footwear is allowed.
What will students be able to explore after taking VPS II?
Explore a series of exercises designed to strengthen the healthy use of the vocal instrument and develop greater physical freedom!
Is this offered to anyone taking VPS?
Yes, this is offered in addition to the regular VPS curriculum.
What happens if an assignment is late?
Acceptance of late assignments is at the discretion of the instructor and may result in a “0” for the assignment.
What is Independent study?
The range of instructional methods, which are purposefully provided to foster the development of individual student initiative, self-reliance, and self-improvement.
What is demo attire?
All black and tight fitting clothing!
What will students be able apply to their acting?
Apply specified elements of dynamic speech sounds to a text!
Who determines meeting times?
The AMDA Eblast will list the determined meeting times and sign up instructions.
What is the attendance policy for VPS?
Absences totaling 30% or more of a course’s class sessions for a semester, as recorded and reported by the instructor, will result in a grade of Withdraw-Fail (WF) for that course.
What is Interactive instruction?
Students can learn from peers and instructors to develop social skills and abilities, to organize their thoughts, and to develop rational arguments.
Why are these rules required?
To keep everyone safe and for the instructor to see all the outlines of the students body!
What are the main goals of VPS?
Applying the principles of alignment, breath structure, resonant tone and dynamic speech to a more complex performance text
Should a student use VPS Review?
Yes, they will receive one on one time with an instructor to work on anything they want to.
What is the Absence Grading Relief policy for VPS?
During the semester, a student may make up participation points missed due to an absence from class by attending three (3) VPS Review sessions.
Can the syllabus change?
This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the teacher or Voice and Speech Division.