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This course produces graduates who are fully-equipped to enter the theatre and screen industry. It focuses on the development of knowledge and skills in the performing arts with particular emphasis on specialist areas pertinent to acting. The program provides a practical and theoretical approach to acting in theatre, film, television, and other contemporary performance contexts. Subjects available for study include: Acting, Movement, Dance, Music, Voice, Performance History, Critical Analysis, Professional Practice, Screen Studies and Screen Acting.
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.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
All applicants are required to attend an audition. Entry into this course is talent-based, and prospective students will be comprehensively assessed through an audition process which is held in November-December each year. Australia wide auditions are conducted in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Overseas students are assessed by auditions sent electronically. The audition includes a thorough assessment of inherent and trainable ability, the ability to meet the technical requirements of the course and suitability for the industry.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ACT1001 | Introduction to Acting | 15 |
| ACT1002 | The Role of the Actor | 15 |
| ACT1003 | Foundations of Movement for an Actor | 15 |
| ACT1004 | Discovering the Performer's Voice | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ACT1005 | Acquiring Basic Acting Skills | 15 |
| ACT1006 # | Integrating the Skills of the Actor | 15 |
| ACT1007 | Movement for the Actor | 15 |
| ACT1008 | Words and the Body | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ACT2001 # | The Actor in Ensemble | 15 |
| ACT2002 | The Dynamic Actor | 15 |
| ACT2003 | Extending Vocal Knowledge | 15 |
| ACT2004 * | Approach to Shakespeare and Heightened Text | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ACT2005 # | The Actor in Performance | 15 |
| ACT2006 | The Embodied Actor | 15 |
| ACT2007 | Dynamic Voice | 15 |
| ACT2008 | Extending and Exploring Acting Techniques Through Character and Screen | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ACT3001 # | The Professional Actor | 15 |
| ACT3002 | The Creative Physical Actor | 15 |
| ACT3003 | Professional Voice | 15 |
| ACT3004 | Acting for Screen | 30 |
Note: ACT3004 Acting for Screen is a full-year unit.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ACT3005 | Professional Preparation and Audition Technique | 15 |
| ACT3006 | Acting for the Stage | 15 |
| ACT3008 | Showcase | 15 |
# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a School has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
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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