Character voices aren’t just for cartoons. Learn the tools and techniques you need to create new and unique character voices or to accurately imitate a historical or contemporary voice for animation, stage and screen. This intensive course will be delivered in the media studio.
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Learning how to create and recall unique character voices for use in all areas of performance for stage, screen and studio including staged plays and stand-up comedy, film and TV, radio drama and animation. This intensive course will be delivered in the studio.
What will we cover?
The main elements involved in creating character voices How physicality informs a character’s voice How to accurately imitate existing voices How to build new characters voices from scratch Where to get ideas from for new characters Techniques on how to retain and recall your newborn characters.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Recognise and work with a range of approaches for building characters Name and work vocally with the main elements of a character voice Create and catalogue unique character voices for stage, for screen and for studio Have a good understanding of your vocal range, abilities and potential. Have a good understanding of the different demands for voice on stage, on screen and in the recording studio.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Character voice work is considered an advanced skill. To enrol, you should ideally have completed at least one of the following courses: Voiceovers; Use your Voice for Audio Books, OR have other relevant experience/training in acting or voice work. You should also be able to: Speak English fluently and clearly Read a script Give and receive constructive feedback Be willing to play vocally Take your own notes If you are new to voice classes please take a moment to read our full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) before choosing.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Tutor explanation and demonstration Listening to and discussing audio samples Practise exercises individually and in pairs Recording and playing back your work.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No. Recorded material MAY be made available via Google Classroom at the end of the course in accordance with our privacy policies and data protection regulations.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Narration for Podcast and Documentary Voiceovers (various levels) Acting for Radio and Podcast Dramas (various levels, depending on your experience)
David Spencer has worked in radio and podcasting since the early 90s, having developed a passion for audio at an early age, doing radio shows for an audience of one in his bedroom! After working as a presenter and journalist in commercial radio for ten years, David became a senior journalist with Sky News Radio, as well as working at Smooth Radio, Classic Gold and BFBS. Since 2012, David has been a lecturer at the University of Westminster, working in radio and journalism courses, including leading modules on speech radio and commercial music radio. As Head of News for Wireless Group from 2017, David helped launch Times Radio, and was the creator of several international podcasts, including the talkSPORT Hit. David’s training work has also seen him provide media coaching to British ambassadors taking up posts around the world and with the British military, including working as an ‘embedded’ journalist with the army in Kenya. His most recent project has been helping Reuters create its first consumer facing podcast, Reuters World News. He has a passion for music and sport and loves mentoring and helping people develop skills.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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This intensive course will be delivered in the media studio.The main elements involved in creating character voices<br/> How physicality informs a character’s voice<br/> How to accurately imitate existing voices<br/> How to build new characters voices from scratch<br/> Where to get ideas from for new characters<br/> Techniques on how to retain and recall your newborn characters.Recognise and work with a range of approaches for building characters<br/> Name and work vocally with the main elements of a character voice<br/> Create and catalogue unique character voices for stage, for screen and for studio<br/> Have a good understanding of your vocal range, abilities and potential.<br/> Have a good understanding of the different demands for voice on stage, on screen and in the recording studio.Character voice work is considered an advanced skill. To enrol, you should ideally have completed at least one of the following courses: Voiceovers; Use your Voice for Audio Books, OR have other relevant experience/training in acting or voice work. 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Learn the tools and techniques you need to create new and unique character voices or to accurately imitate a historical or contemporary voice for animation, stage and screen. This intensive course will be delivered in the media studio.0000-Available|2026-10-02 00:00:00Learning how to create and recall unique character voices for use in all areas of performance for stage, screen and studio including staged plays and stand-up comedy, film and TV, radio drama and animation. This intensive course will be delivered in the studio.Character voices aren’t just for cartoons. Learn the tools and techniques you need to create new and unique character voices or to accurately imitate a historical or contemporary voice for animation, stage and screen. This intensive course will be delivered in the media studio.The main elements involved in creating character voices<br/> How physicality informs a character’s voice<br/> How to accurately imitate existing voices<br/> How to build new characters voices from scratch<br/> Where to get ideas from for new characters<br/> Techniques on how to retain and recall your newborn characters.Recognise and work with a range of approaches for building characters<br/> Name and work vocally with the main elements of a character voice<br/> Create and catalogue unique character voices for stage, for screen and for studio<br/> Have a good understanding of your vocal range, abilities and potential.<br/> Have a good understanding of the different demands for voice on stage, on screen and in the recording studio.Character voice work is considered an advanced skill. To enrol, you should ideally have completed at least one of the following courses: Voiceovers; Use your Voice for Audio Books, OR have other relevant experience/training in acting or voice work. You should also be able to:<br/>Speak English fluently and clearly<br/>Read a script<br/>Give and receive constructive feedback<br/>Be willing to play vocally<br/>Take your own notes<br/>If you are new to voice classes please take a moment to read our <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/voice-and-speech-classes-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) </a> before choosing.Tutor explanation and demonstration<br/>Listening to and discussing audio samples<br/>Practise exercises individually and in pairs<br/>Recording and playing back your work.No. Recorded material MAY be made available via Google Classroom at the end of the course in accordance with our privacy policies and data protection regulations.Narration for Podcast and Documentary<br/>Voiceovers (various levels)<br/>Acting for Radio and Podcast Dramas (various levels, depending on your experience)<br/><br/>Please refer to our <br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/voice-and-speech-classes-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) </a> as you consider which area you would like to study next.TV, radio and filmVoiceover and Radioconfigurable
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