Course Information
10875NAT -
Diploma of Screen Performance
Effective from
01-JAN-2025
: 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
- Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management/performance requirements.
- Effectively demonstrate the concepts, skills and knowledge required by a screen actor in rehearsal, performance and studio work.
- Evaluate information, using it to review self or others performance and planning purposes.
- Have a thorough understanding of the concepts, skills and knowledge required by a screen actor.
- 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.
- Transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations.
- Understand and respond appropriately to terminology employed by the industry.
- 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
Course Delivery
Non standard timetable requirements
Delivered weekday evenings, Saturdays, and during semester breaks.
Course Coordinator
Dr Damian FOLEY
Course Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
Acting 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAACT411 | Use acting techniques in performance |
Performance Techniques | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRF511 | Refine performance techniques |
Present to Camera | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAAIR312 | Develop techniques for presenting to camera |
Screen Acting 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| NAT10875001 | Develop fundamental acting skills for film and television |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Acting 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRF413 | Use different performance techniques |
Audition | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| NAT10875003 | Develop audition techniques for screen and television |
Dialect | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAIND411 | Extend expertise in specialist creative fields |
Editing | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPOS211 | Perform basic vision and sound editing |
Filmed Project | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRF420 | Develop on-camera performance skills |
Industry Practice | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPR512 | Develop sustainability of own professional practice |
Screen Acting 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| NAT10875002 | Develop specialised skills to perform for camera |
Self-Testing | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRF513 | Prepare for and perform in competitive environments |
Year 1 - VET Full
Movement | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRF412 | Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer |
Project Weeks | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPM512 | Realise productions |
Story and Scriptwriting | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAWRT402 | Write extended stories |
Voice | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAVOS312 | Develop vocal techniques for use 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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