Voice Over for Animation 101
Students will learn the fundamentals of Voice Over & character development with a working VO Actor specializing in animation! They will receive training in a small class setting on the tools & talents needed to succeed in this industry.
What's included
12 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students can expect homework that will always be something fun, and effective. Example ie: watching animated tv shows, movies and videos while taking outlined notes. I will assign homework for nearly every class, and every student is expected to complete each assignment.Assessment
We will periodically have assessments during class that create an interactive and collaborative effort by myself and the student. After breakout groups, voice over "performances" and activities, I will provide constructive assessments and feedback.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
🗣️I teach Voice Over in the specific genre of animation 👩🏽🏫: Fundamentals, Terms, Do's and Don'ts, tips and tricks, projection, cadence, tone, character development, confidence, timing, and humor 🎙️: Interactive conversations, lecturers, homework, script and character breakdowns and practicing with sides and copy 🎭: Engagement, Q&A and understanding the core of voice acting is acting and not just artistry 🥳: FUN and interactive, encouraging and celebratory!
Learning Goals
Students will build confidence in public speaking, become creative critical thinkers, develop characters, and explore a possible career path in a FUN, high energy voice over coaching session.1. Students will learn basic voice acting techniques.
2. Students will develop characters based on examples and your imagination.
3. Students will exercise their character voices by performing various sections of animation scripts.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
The Fundamentals
Utilize your VO notebook for notes of lectures and discussions. TONGUE TWISTERS, practice and discussions in BREAKOUT ROOMS.
RAPID REFLECTION: a question that allows you to reflect on the lesson and your assessment of it. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Essential Tools
Reviewing Equipment for recording audio. Mics& mic stands,
Headphones, pop shields, Pre-amps or interfaces, sound proofing,
and Shock mounts. Review homework.
RAPID REFLECTION 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Industry Standards
Identifying Genres: Looping/ADR/Dubbing/Walla. Foods & Drinks to avoid, working with copy, and resources.
Review & discuss homework.
RAPID REFLECTION 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Character Identification and Development
Distinguishing what makes a believable character. Creating a back story. Considering vocal qualities. Exploring “efforts.” Learning
how to create from scratch, from a provided
illustration, and using “channeling.” Finding the
funny. Consider all choices related to projection
and delivery.
RAPID REFLECTION 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
I welcome ANYONE in this age range for this class, and I am wiling to accommodate unique learning needs as a part of my intentional design plan.
Parental Guidance
N/A
Pre-Requisites
A genuine desire to be committed to the process.
Joined March, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Having been in the VO game over 20 years, I have honed my ability to impersonate, create characters and perfect accents which allowed me to land various lead and supporting roles on The Boondocks, Disney+ Jake Long; American Dragon, Nickelodeon’s Rock Paper Scissors, and Cartoon Network’s Bugs Bunny Builders to name a few.
I feel that my most stand out success to date occurred as the reprised MoCap/VO Host CITA on BET, in addition to the role of Trixie on American Dragon that has become a real “fan favorite” on Disney+.
Before and during the pandemic, I hosted my own radio show, HEAR kittie kittie, on the internet radio station, DASH Radio and was a weekly host for multiple shows on the Afterbuzz TV Network where I was given my own after show to provide commentary on the Netflix Animated hit, Disenchantment.
Currently, I am a recurring character on Spidey and His Amazing Friends on Disney+, she voices multiple characters on additional streaming services and is currently directing and show running for her own project in conjunction with PIXAR. I also co-produce and co-write a bi-weekly conversational podcast along with James Daley named SKIN DEEP CONVERSATIONS on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to your podcasts.
I have also written a children's book, Fatima’s Fables: BROTHERS AND SISTERS WANTED and I am currently commissioning an illustrator for it while producing/writing and voicing characters on a VR project called HOW YOU WANNA CARRY IT on a new media platform.
Follow me as I navigate my love of entertainment and animation, while showcasing my positive, never-ending energy and comedic personality!Reviews
Live Group Course
$34
weekly or $204 for 12 classes2x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-7 learners per class
