Course Information
10995NAT -
Diploma of Acting
Effective from
01-JAN-2025
: 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
- 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 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
Course Delivery
Course Coordinator
Dr Tom HEATH
Course Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
Acting 101 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| NAT10995001 | Develop fundamental acting skills |
Acting 102 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| NAT10995003 | Apply fundamental acting skills to realise character |
Acting for Performance | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAACT411 | Use acting techniques in performance |
Performing Shakespeare | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAIND411 | Extend expertise in specialist creative fields |
Theatre History | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUARES403 | Research history and theory to inform own arts practice |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Acting 201 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRF413 | Use different performance techniques |
Acting 202 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRF511 | Refine performance techniques |
Audition Preparation | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRF513 | Prepare for and perform in competitive environments |
Creative Development | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRF412 | Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer |
Professional Practice | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPR512 | Develop sustainability of own professional practice |
Rehearsal Techniques | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRF415 | Rehearse for performances |
Year 1 - VET Full
Movement | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRF414 | Develop movement skills for performance |
Production | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPM512 | Realise productions |
Script Analysis | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| NAT10995002 | Develop fundamental script analysis techniques |
Stagecraft | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMPF412 | Develop and apply stagecraft skills |
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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