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10908NAT - Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code C84

This course prepares Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to enter the performing arts industry as a theatre, film and television actor. On successful completion, students will have integrated acting, dance and singing into a rounded performance skill. Graduates will also have knowledge of indigenous culture in relation to contemporary performance and the skills required to audition for roles in theatre, film and television.

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.

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 interview. Alternatively applicants must produce another form of evidence where the candidate demonstrates competence in performance; acting skills; or dance and movement skill, to a Certificate III level. Additionally applicants must normally be turning at least 17 by 30th June in the year of commencing the course.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 4 Certificate IV Award.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Full Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Students may be required to attend evening and weekend rehearsals, performances and workshops.

Course Coordinator

Mr Ricky BRAYFORD

Course Structure

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

Year 1 - VET Full

Acting for Camera
Unit Code Unit Title
NAT10908001Develop skills in acting for camera

Year 1 - Semester 1

Acting 1
Unit Code Unit Title
NAT10908003Develop knowledge of Indigenous writing and history for performance
CUAACT311Develop basic acting techniques for performance
Movement
Unit Code Unit Title
CUADAN214Perform basic Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance techniques
Voice
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAVOS311Use music and singing in performances

Year 1 - Semester 2

Create Stories
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPRF311Create and perform stories for theatre

Year 1 - Term 3

Acting 2
Unit Code Unit Title
NAT10908004Memorise and perform Indigenous works
CUAACT411Use acting techniques in performance
Dance
Unit Code Unit Title
CUADAN312Increase depth of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance techniques
CUAPRF414Develop movement skills for performance
Singing
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAVOS312Develop vocal techniques for use in performance

Year 1 - Term 4

Audition Skills
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPRF314Develop audition techniques
Production Rehearsals
Unit Code Unit Title
NAT10908002Read and understand performance texts and scripts
CUAPRF415Rehearse for performances
CUAPRF413Use different performance techniques

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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