Accredited course Outline

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Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance

Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance

Accredited course
National Code:
10171NAT
State Code:
YU62
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2016
Field of Education
1001 - Performing Arts
AQF Level
Certificate IV in
Nominal Hours
975
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

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

On successful completion of the course students will have integrated dance, singing and acting into a performance skill; acquired a basic knowledge of Indigenous culture in the context of performance; and knowledge of the communication skills necessary to audition for and perform roles in theatre, television and film.

Schedule
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
An audition or other form of evidence where the candidate demonstrates competence in performance; acting skills; dance and movement skills; to a Certificate III level.

PACKAGING RULES
To achieve the qualification Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance the learner must complete all fifteen (15) core units.
1. Core Units

To achieve the qualification Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance the learner must complete all fifteen (15) core units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WI148 CUAPRF301 Create and tell stories 25 Unit of competency
WI149 CUAPRF304 Develop audition techniques 25 Unit of competency
WI001 CUAACT301 Develop basic acting techniques 30 Unit of competency
AW883 CAPATS401 Develop knowledge of Indigenous writing and history for performance 150 Module
AW881 CAPACT401 Develop skills in acting for camera 150 Module
WI226 CUAVOS302 Develop vocal techniques for use in performance 30 Unit of competency
WI042 CUADAN302 Increase depth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance technique 20 Unit of competency
AW884 CAPATS402 Memorise and perform Indigenous works 150 Module
WI035 CUADAN204 Perform basic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance technique 80 Unit of competency
AW882 CAPACT402 Read and understand performance texts and scripts 90 Module
WI155 CUAPRF404 Refine movement skills for performance 50 Unit of competency
WI156 CUAPRF405 Rehearse technique for performance 60 Unit of competency
WI002 CUAACT401 Use a range of acting techniques in performance 45 Unit of competency
WI225 CUAVOS301 Use music and singing in performance 30 Unit of competency
WI157 CUAPRF406 Use technique in performance 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
3743 52557WA Certificate IV in Aboriginal Theatre Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGQ54 10908NAT Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance Accredited course
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