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This nationally recognised course prepares performers with a range of knowledge, and skills to enter the performing arts industry as a screen performance actor for roles in television and film productions. On successful completion of the course, students will have combined screen acting, storytelling, and industry practice into a tangible performance skill; acquired a basic knowledge of camera operation and script analysis in the context of screen performance; and understand the communication and pre-professional skills necessary to audition for and perform roles in television and film.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
This course has been Nationally Recognised by: Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
All applicants are required to attend an audition. submit two different self-test auditions via a link, provide a one page personal statement, and a recent head shot . Additionally applicants must attend an interview. Short listed applicants will be interviewed either in person or by Skype if interstate. Additionally applicants must must be 18 years of age or above. Alternatively applicants can provide some other form of evidence where the candidate demonstrates competence in screen, theatre performance, and/or acting skills at Certificate IV level.
Delivered weekday evenings, Saturdays, and during semester breaks.
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUFAIR302A | Develop techniques for presenting information to camera |
| CUAVOS302 | Develop vocal techniques for use in performance |
| DSPACT501A | Develop fundamental acting skills for film and television |
| CUAPRF402 | Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer |
| CUAACT401 | Use a range of acting techniques in performance |
| CUFWRT402A | Write extended stories |
| CUAPRF501 | Refine performance techniques |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAPRF503 | Prepare for performances in a competitive environment |
| CUAPRF403 | Use a range of performance techniques |
| DSPAUD501A | Develop audition techniques for screen and television |
| CUAIND401 | Extend expertise in specialist creative fields |
| DSPACT502A | Develop specialised skills to perform for camera |
| CUFPOS201A | Perform basic vision and sound editing |
| CUVPRP502A | Prepare for sustainable professional practice |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAPRF410 | Develop on-camera performance skills |
| CUAPPM502 | Realise productions |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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