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10171NAT - Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code C53

This course prepares Indigenous performers with a range of knowledge and skills to enter the performing arts industry as an actor for roles in theatre, television and film productions. On successful completion of the course students will have integrated dance, singing and acting into a performance skill; acquired a basic knowledge of Indigenous culture in the context of performance; and knowledge of the communication skills necessary to audition for and perform roles in theatre, television and film.

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. Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management/performance requirements.
  2. Apply known technical or creative skills to a range of situations.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts.
  4. Effectively demonstrate the skills and knowledge required by a performer in rehearsal, performance and studio work.
  5. Evaluate information, using it to review self or others performance.
  6. Have an understanding of the concepts, skills and knowledge required by a performer.
  7. Involved participation with some leadership and guidance when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature.
  8. Understand and respond appropriately to terminology employed by the industry.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

Admission requirements

For admission to WAAPA VET courses:

Successful audition and/or folio and/or interview.

For admission to Professional Development courses offered through ECU as a VET RTO:

  • No specific requirements

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to attend an audition. or other form of evidence where the candidate demonstrates competence in performance; acting skills; dance and movement skills; to a Certificate III level. Additionally applicants must normally be turning at least 17 by 30th June in the year of commencing the course.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Full Time

Course Coordinator

Mr Rick BRAYFORD

Course Structure

To achieve the qualification Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance the learner must complete all fifteen core units.

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title
CAPATS401Develop knowledge of Indigenous writing and history for performance
CUAACT301Develop basic acting techniques
CUADAN204Perform basic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance technique
CUAVOS301Use music and singing in performance
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPRF301Create and tell stories
Year 1 - Term 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CAPACT401Develop skills in acting for camera
Year 1 - Term 3
Unit Code Unit Title
CAPATS402Memorise and perform Indigenous works
CUAACT401Use a range of acting techniques in performance
CUADAN302Increase depth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance technique
CUAPRF404Refine movement skills for performance
CUAVOS302Develop vocal techniques for use in performance
Year 1 - Term 4
Unit Code Unit Title
CAPACT402Read and understand performance texts and scripts
CUAPRF304Develop audition techniques
CUAPRF405Rehearse technique for performance
CUAPRF406Use technique in performance

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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