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This unit 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.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to audition and seek employment as an actor in the entertainment industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
After hours delivery
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 4 hour ensembles | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 4 hour seminar | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Required Skills " communication and teamwork skills to: o receive and provide constructive feedback and apply it to future work o demonstrated ability to work with others in a professional environment o highly developed verbal communication skills to liaise and negotiate with relevant industry stakeholders " literacy skills to read and understand industry information and terminology " planning and organising skills to monitor own work and introduce strategies to improve performance " technology skills to access and download industry information " learning skills to: o identify opportunities to maintain and enhance industry knowledge o identify own knowledge and information needs o seek feedback and integrate constructive advice into own professional practice " technical skills to: o work with production-related technology, such as cameras, lighting and special effects " transactional acting skills " personification, sense recall, play affective action, focus in a screen acting environment, " connection of self with text and others " being in the moment - to work with emotional flexibility and to contact others during audition Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit Evidence of the ability to: " prepare an appropriate response to a script or stage brief for audition " perform screen acting techniques suitable for specific performance " practice and implement screen acting techniques under direction during audition " present portfolio aligning to professional profile " work creatively, collaboratively and constructively with artists, performers, script writers, directors and technical crew.
Required Knowledge " industry knowledge for auditions including: o the audition process for stage and screen o importance of rapport with the audience o suitable audition repertoire o the role of the director in audition " contemporary theatre practice and employment opportunities " negotiating role of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) and agents
Context of and specific resources for assessment Assessment must ensure access to: " video recording and playback equipment " rehearsal studio " simple set and prop requirements " computer technology for playback and viewing of performances Method of assessment A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: " evaluation of work plans and responses to script and screen briefs prepared " direct observation of candidate working, composing, directing and collaborating " verbal and written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit " video recording of performances or practice sessions " portfolios, journals or other documentation and notation that demonstrate the reflective processes used by screen actors
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit 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.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to audition and seek employment as an actor in the entertainment industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
After hours delivery
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 4 hour ensembles | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 13 x 4 hour seminar | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Required Skills " communication and teamwork skills to: o receive and provide constructive feedback and apply it to future work o demonstrated ability to work with others in a professional environment o highly developed verbal communication skills to liaise and negotiate with relevant industry stakeholders " literacy skills to read and understand industry information and terminology " planning and organising skills to monitor own work and introduce strategies to improve performance " technology skills to access and download industry information " learning skills to: o identify opportunities to maintain and enhance industry knowledge o identify own knowledge and information needs o seek feedback and integrate constructive advice into own professional practice " technical skills to: o work with production-related technology, such as cameras, lighting and special effects " transactional acting skills " personification, sense recall, play affective action, focus in a screen acting environment, " connection of self with text and others " being in the moment - to work with emotional flexibility and to contact others during audition Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit Evidence of the ability to: " prepare an appropriate response to a script or stage brief for audition " perform screen acting techniques suitable for specific performance " practice and implement screen acting techniques under direction during audition " present portfolio aligning to professional profile " work creatively, collaboratively and constructively with artists, performers, script writers, directors and technical crew.
Required Knowledge " industry knowledge for auditions including: o the audition process for stage and screen o importance of rapport with the audience o suitable audition repertoire o the role of the director in audition " contemporary theatre practice and employment opportunities " negotiating role of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) and agents
Context of and specific resources for assessment Assessment must ensure access to: " video recording and playback equipment " rehearsal studio " simple set and prop requirements " computer technology for playback and viewing of performances Method of assessment A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: " evaluation of work plans and responses to script and screen briefs prepared " direct observation of candidate working, composing, directing and collaborating " verbal and written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit " video recording of performances or practice sessions " portfolios, journals or other documentation and notation that demonstrate the reflective processes used by screen actors
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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