Voicing Character
Course overview
Explore the imaginative and vocal skills required to create characters for audio across five key areas: commercials, audio drama, audiobooks, animation and video games.
This practical online course enables you to develop the techniques needed to connect with truthful, compelling characters while making healthy and sustainable vocal choices. You will build confidence in audio performance, explore the specific demands of different areas of the industry, and grow in your ability to take direction.
This course is both an excellent starting point for those new to voice acting, as well an opportunity to build skills for more experienced performers.
What will I learn on this course?
- Create believable and engaging voice characters across a range of industry genres
- Develop vocal techniques including placement, diction, energy and sustainable voice use
- Build confidence performing from professional scripts and responding to direction and feedback
Who is this course suitable for?
- Anyone interested in voice acting and character performance
- Beginners looking to get started in voice performance
- Actors and performers wishing to expand and challenge their vocal skills.
Entry requirements
- There is no selection process for this course, if you feel this course is suitable for you and have read all the information on this webpage, then please proceed to booking.
- Participants must be over 18 and have fluent, confident use and knowledge of the English language.
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Course information
What are the Terms and Conditions of my booking?
You can read the full Terms and Conditions here.
Will there be anything I need to prepare before the course starts?
Further information on anything to prepare will be sent ahead of the course.
Is there any work to do outside of class time?
Script preparation and personal reflective work will be required outside of class.
What’s included in the fee?
The fee covers the cost of your tuition for the times advertised above and any materials essential to the course (and not specified here as materials you need to provide yourself).
RADA cannot provide written references for Short Course participants.
What materials or equipment do I need?
Our Zoom guidelines advise on technical requirements for participating in online sessions, as well as advice on working in a suitable space. Due to the way Zoom profiles speakers on the screen, it would be our preference that participants do not join classes on a phone.
I have a disability or access requirement – can reasonable adjustments be made?
We are able to make reasonable adjustments to our training where possible. Many of our courses are highly practical. Most involve movement and some may include work on the floor. You may also be asked to read from various texts. If you have access requirements and/or require more information on access and facilities in our RADA buildings, please email shortcourses@rada.ac.uk.
Are there any funding or payment plans available?
There are no RADA Scholarships available for Short Courses. We cannot offer payment plans, and full payment is required to secure your place on a course.
Will I get a certificate at the end of the course?
No. A Certificate is not available for this course.
Does the course count towards University credits?
There are no University Credits associated with this course.
What is the attendance policy?
Our attendance policy can be read within our Terms and Conditions. 100% attendance and punctuality are expected for all classes.