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Course Information

10068NAT - Diploma of Screen Performance

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code C52

This nationally-recognised course prepares performers with a versatile range of performance skills geared toward entering the performing arts industry as a professional screen actor for roles in film and television productions. On successful completion of the course, students will have combined skills in screen acting, script analysis, basic scriptwriting and editing, voice, movement, improvisation and screen production, culminating in an understanding of current filmmaking and collaborative screen industry practice.

Disclaimer

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas.
2. Have a thorough understanding of the concepts, skills and knowledge required by a screen actor.
3. Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management/performance requirements.
4. Evaluate information, using it to review self or others performance and planning purposes.
5. Self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgment is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.
6. Transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations.
7. Understand and respond appropriately to terminology employed by the industry.
8. Effectively demonstrate the concepts, skills and knowledge required by a screen actor in rehearsal, performance and studio work.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 1)

• Completion of Year 10 or equivalent.

English Language requirement (Band 1)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 10 English completion or equivalent.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

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. It is desirable that all applicants normally be 18 years of age before commencing the course. All applicants are required to provide some other form of evidence where the candidate demonstrates competence in screen, theatre performance, and/or acting skills at Certificate IV level.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

• Mount Lawley: Full Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Delivered weekday evenings, Saturdays, and during semester breaks.

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Andrew Lewis SMITH

Course Structure