UAL Performing and Production Arts : Unit 3 - Introduction to Professional Practice

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The world of performing arts has a variety of roles within it, such as:
  • Actor/Actress
  • Prop maker
  • Audio/Music Technician 
  • Choreographer
  • Set designer
  • Make up artist
  • Director
  • Producer
  • D.O.P (Director of photography)
  • Costume designer
  • Casting director

In order to work as an actor my career path will directed to drama schools after college, such as Lamda, drama centre London etc, I have applied to numerous acting websites such as Backstage which is really good for auditions, I've applied for a male role in a short movie about male teenagers from Africa, hopefully i get the role.

 “What are the Health and Safety aspects involved with the voice for an actor?”

 Being an actor means having full control not only of your body, but also your vocal chords. Actors who have great potential must learn to command attention or power through their voice. They must understand how to control their voice and they must take care of this vital acting tool

The voice is the most important thing when it comes to acting so it is essential that as an actor you keep it in very good condition, in order to do that there are numerous vocal warm ups to prepare your voice.

 Humming
This is one of the most effective vocal warm-ups, Sit with your back straight, and take a deep inhale that expands your diaphragm. when you breathe ,make  the sound, "Hummmmmmm" until you have no more breath. Repeat five times.
Tongue-Twisters

make sure to say these in only one breath, but never go faster than you are able to go and still keep the clarity of each word in the phrase.

'Red lorry, yellow lorry.'

 Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked.
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?

Ways to keep your voice in good condition.

 Try not to overuse your voice. ...
Rest your voice when you are sick. ...
Avoid using the extremes of your vocal range, such as screaming or whispering. ...
Practice good breathing techniques when singing or talking. ...
Avoid cradling the phone when talking


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