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This highly practical, nationally-recognised qualification prepares students as actors who specialise in music theatre. Students will develop skills in acting, singing and dancing, and the important integration of all three of these disciplines. This full-time, dynamic course is provides students a range of opportunities to perform in both small and large-scale performances. Many graduates use this course as a pathway to specialist Music Theatre Bachelor programs in the future.
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).
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
All applicants are required to attend an audition, and attend an interview, and normally be turning 18 by 30 June in the year of commencing the course.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 5 Diploma Award.
Students may be required to attend evening and weekend classes, rehearsals and performances.
Students complete 6 core units and 10 elective units, in accordance with CUA50220 Diploma of Musical Theatre packaging rules.
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAPRF511 | Refine performance techniques |
| CUAPRF514 | Refine musical theatre techniques |
| CUAWHS511 | Maintain a high level of fitness for performance |
| CUAPRF611 | Extend musical theatre performance techniques to a professional level |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAPRF513 | Prepare for and perform in competitive environments |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAPRF419 | Perform in a musical theatre ensemble |
| CUAIND412 | Provide freelance services |
| CUAMPF417 | Develop vocal techniques |
| CUADAN413 | Develop expertise in jazz dance techniques |
| CUADAN517 | Refine dance partnering techniques |
| CUAMLT511 | Refine aural perception and memory skills |
| CUAACT412 | Develop and apply acting techniques for musical theatre |
| CUAVOS411 | Develop singing techniques for musical theatre |
| CUAWRT512 | Develop storylines and treatments |
| CUAMPF420 | Perform music from written notation |
| CUAWRT415 | Write narration and material for 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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