10294NAT - Diploma of Acting

Edith Cowan University

About

This course prepares performers with a range of knowledge, and skills to enter the performing arts industry as an actor for roles in theatre productions.

On successful completion of the course, students will have integrated theatre acting, voice, movement, and industry practice into a tangible performance skill, acquired knowledge of script analysis in the context of acting for theatre, and be cognisant of the communication and pre-professional skills necessary to audition for and perform roles in theatre.

Structure

Year 1 - VET Full

Unit Code Unit Title
DAPACT511 Develop script analysis techniques
CUAPPM502 Realise productions
CUAMPF402 Develop and maintain stagecraft skills
CUAPRF404 Refine movement skills for performance
CUAVOS302 Develop vocal techniques for use in performance

Year 1 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title
DAPACT510 Develop fundamental acting skills
DAPACT512 Apply fundamental acting skills to realise character
CUAACT401 Use a range of acting techniques in performance
CUAIND401 Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
CUARES403 Research history and theory to inform own arts practice

Year 1 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPRF403 Use a range of performance techniques
CUAPRF501 Refine performance techniques
CUAPRF503 Prepare for performances in a competitive environment
CUAPPR502 Develop own sustainable professional practice
CUAPRF402 Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer
CUAPRF405 Rehearse technique for performance

Entry 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.

Learning outcomes

  1. Effectively demonstrate the concepts, skills and knowledge required by a screen actor in rehearsal, performance and studio work
  2. Understand and respond appropriately to terminology employed by the industry.
  3. Transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations.
  4. 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.
  5. Evaluate information, using it to review self or others performance and planning purposes.
  6. Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management/performance requirements.
  7. Have a thorough understanding of the concepts, skills and knowledge required by a screen actor.
  8. Understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas.

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