Intro to Voice Over Certificate Program
Get the Skills to Become a Voice Over Professional
Are friends and family are always telling you that you have a great voice to be a voice actor? Do you want to see for yourself whether you really do have the “right stuff” to do it professionally?
Welcome to the Intro to Voice Over Certificate program, an 8-class course designed to introduce and immerse students in the world of voice acting. Whether you’re interested in animation, commercials, video games, etc, this course will provide you with the foundational skills necessary to start your development into a professional voice-over artist.
Each class will be 3 hours long, packed with hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and feedback to hone your craft. By the end of the program, you’ll have the confidence and techniques to deliver various types of voice-over performances and an understanding of the industry.
Course Objectives
- Industry overview; types of voice-over work.
- Understand core fundamentals of voice-over.
- Essential voice techniques: breath control, articulation, pitch control, pace.
- Develop versatility in vocal styles across different mediums (commercials, video games, animation, etc.).
- Create distinct characters, master tone adjustments for animation & video games.
- Techniques for voicing commercials or corporate work.
- Analyzing scripts, understanding copy direction, bringing written word to life.
- Preparing a voice over demo reel (Create samples to take away)
- Receive personalized feedback to improve vocal quality and delivery.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for beginners who want to explore voice over as a career or hobby. No prior experience is required, but a passion for creativity and performing is encouraged. By the end of this course, you will take away some raw samples of your voice over skills, which you can take to a professional sound editor to create a demo reel (Note: Sound editing fees and demo reel are not included in the course).
Having now built a foundational understanding of voice-over acting; developed a versatile range of vocal techniques; gained the tools necessary to create samples of your voice over skills; you are now ready to start pursuing voice acting opportunities or simply enjoy voice over as a passionate hobby.
"VADA alumni are often seen at my auditions, and the confidence they have acquired through their training never fails to set them apart from the crowd when it comes to booking the job. Talent may be something an actor is born with, but confidence and professionalism are learned. VADA is an excellent place to learn these skills." Sean Milliken - Casting Director, Sean Milliken Casting
Is the Intro to Voice Over Program Right for You?
This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.
