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10875NAT - Diploma of Screen Performance

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code C75

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.

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. Effectively demonstrate the concepts, skills and knowledge required by a screen actor in rehearsal, performance and studio work.
  3. Evaluate information, using it to review self or others performance and planning purposes.
  4. Have a thorough understanding of the concepts, skills and knowledge required by a screen actor.
  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. Understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas.

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. Applicants must 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 normally be turning at least 18 by 30th June the year of commencing the course. 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.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 5 Diploma Award.

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

Dr Damian FOLEY

Course Structure

Year 1 - VET Full
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAVOS312Develop vocal techniques for use in performance
CUAPRF412Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer
CUAPPM512Realise productions
CUAWRT402Write extended stories
CUAPPR512Develop sustainability of own professional practice
Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAAIR312Develop techniques for presenting to camera
NAT10875001Develop fundamental acting skills for film and television
CUAACT411Use acting techniques in performance
CUAPRF511Refine performance techniques
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPRF513Prepare for and perform in competitive environments
CUAPRF413Use different performance techniques
NAT10875002Develop specialised skills to perform for camera
CUAIND411Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
NAT10875003Develop audition techniques for screen and television
CUAPOS211Perform basic vision and sound editing
CUAPRF420Develop on-camera performance skills

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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