Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course provides foundations, principles, and exercises designed to aid the actor's exploration of the body and voice as the core instrument and mode of expression. Actors will work toward the development of voice and speech to strengthen, support, and vary the quality of the voice through practice of basic relaxation techniques, breath, resonance, articulation, and projection. Actors will work with body alignment in order to create a neutral palate for the actor's work to begin. The course focuses on vocal pitch, stress, rate, quality, and inflection through a variety of material and the uses of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA-narrow transcription) to enhance clarity of speech on stage. Movement techniques explore will include: Viewpoints, mask, dance, gesture, and psycho-physical acting. (CSU) Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Favorites (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 San Joaquin Delta College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ . 