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10995NAT - Diploma of Acting

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code C85

This course prepares performers with a range of knowledge, and skills to enter the performing arts industry as an actor for roles in theatre and film productions. On successful completion of the course, students will have integrated acting, voice, movement, and industry practice into a tangible performance skill, acquired knowledge of script analysis in the context of acting for theatre and film, and be cognisant of the communication and pre-professional skills necessary to audition for and perform roles in theatre 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 normally be turning 18 by 30 June in the year of commencing the course, and attend an audition.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

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

Course Coordinator

Dr Tom HEATH

Course Structure

Year 1 - VET Full
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPR512Develop sustainability of own professional practice
CUAMPF412Develop and apply stagecraft skills
CUAPPM512Realise productions
CUAPRF414Develop movement skills for performance
CUAVOS312Develop vocal techniques for use in performance
NAT10995002Develop fundamental script analysis techniques
Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAACT411Use acting techniques in performance
CUAIND411Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
CUARES403Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
NAT10995001Develop fundamental acting skills
NAT10995003Apply fundamental acting skills to realise character
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPRF412Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer
CUAPRF413Use different performance techniques
CUAPRF415Rehearse for performances
CUAPRF511Refine performance techniques
CUAPRF513Prepare for and perform in competitive environments

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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