Voice-Over Performance

This course is practical study of the voice-over industry. Emphasis is placed on voice-over performance techniques for radio and television commercials, multimedia, and other audio and video presentations. Students are expected to read aloud extensively as well as to record their voice for critique and self-evaluation. Topics include an overview of the voice-over business, marketing, current technology, and professional work and studio etiquette as well as legal and ethical issues in voice-over performance. Social and cultural constructs, economics, technology, and equity and social justice are explored. This course is designed for students pursuing media-related majors and anyone interested in media-related industries.