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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 develop fundamental acting skills to be applied during performance for film and television. It requires the ability to analyse and apply theoretical concepts and skills in a range of screen production situations. Actors are expected to display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others during screen, television and film shoots. The unit applies to screen performance actors in the performing arts industry. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
After hours delivery
This unit was previously coded DSPACT501A.
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 4 x 3.5 hour studio | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
The learner must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be demonstrated evidence that the learner has completed the following tasks: prepared and presented a one-minute monologue on two separate occasions, investing in the story effectively broken the scene into units of dramatic action identified and immersed themselves in the given circumstances, and identified playable objective or intention in their performance reviewed and discussed their own performance, responding to their character’s inner monologue. presented three five-minute filmed performances using different genres, with a partner of a given scene incorporated the director’s feedback and made adjustments to the second and third filmed performance reviewed and discussed their own performance, reflecting on the personalization of the role through text-based character analysis
The learner must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of: key theoretical differences between screen and theatre acting technique the story structure of dramatic action and narrative screenplays effective methods to identify, analyse and incorporate the given circumstances of a screenplay how to invest and immerse themselves in the imaginative world of the story appropriate techniques for identifying and understanding inner monologue as a key effective characterisation effective methods to transfer and apply feedback in direction, involving further text analysis and adaption to the adjustments in filmed performance appropriate strategies to review and effectively assess their own work in a given performance
Assessment must be in the form of: direct observation of the candidate in rehearsal and performance direct observation of the candidate conducting play-back and review of a filmed performance direct questioning in relation to the suitability of techniques used in the filmed performance portfolio of written self-reflections on varied acting techniques and theoretical applications in screen performance Both practical skills and knowledge must be assessed. Simulated assessment environments must simulate the real-life performance environment with access to all the relevant venues, equipment and resources of those performance environments. Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: materials, resources, equipment and software to record and playback video needed to review and watch screen performances fully equipped studios for the purpose of rehearsal and performance a range of relevant and current industry repertoire No specialist vocational competency requirements for Assessors apply to this unit
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 School Progression Panel.
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 develop fundamental acting skills to be applied during performance for film and television. It requires the ability to analyse and apply theoretical concepts and skills in a range of screen production situations. Actors are expected to display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others during screen, television and film shoots. The unit applies to screen performance actors in the performing arts industry. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
After hours delivery
This unit was previously coded DSPACT501A.
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 4 x 3.5 hour studio | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
The learner must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be demonstrated evidence that the learner has completed the following tasks: prepared and presented a one-minute monologue on two separate occasions, investing in the story effectively broken the scene into units of dramatic action identified and immersed themselves in the given circumstances, and identified playable objective or intention in their performance reviewed and discussed their own performance, responding to their character’s inner monologue. presented three five-minute filmed performances using different genres, with a partner of a given scene incorporated the director’s feedback and made adjustments to the second and third filmed performance reviewed and discussed their own performance, reflecting on the personalization of the role through text-based character analysis
The learner must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of: key theoretical differences between screen and theatre acting technique the story structure of dramatic action and narrative screenplays effective methods to identify, analyse and incorporate the given circumstances of a screenplay how to invest and immerse themselves in the imaginative world of the story appropriate techniques for identifying and understanding inner monologue as a key effective characterisation effective methods to transfer and apply feedback in direction, involving further text analysis and adaption to the adjustments in filmed performance appropriate strategies to review and effectively assess their own work in a given performance
Assessment must be in the form of: direct observation of the candidate in rehearsal and performance direct observation of the candidate conducting play-back and review of a filmed performance direct questioning in relation to the suitability of techniques used in the filmed performance portfolio of written self-reflections on varied acting techniques and theoretical applications in screen performance Both practical skills and knowledge must be assessed. Simulated assessment environments must simulate the real-life performance environment with access to all the relevant venues, equipment and resources of those performance environments. Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: materials, resources, equipment and software to record and playback video needed to review and watch screen performances fully equipped studios for the purpose of rehearsal and performance a range of relevant and current industry repertoire No specialist vocational competency requirements for Assessors apply to this unit
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 School Progression Panel.
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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