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Diploma of Screen Performance

Diploma of Screen Performance

Accredited course
National Code:
10875NAT
State Code:
BGQ02
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/09/2020
Field of Education
1001 - Performing Arts
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
875
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This course prepares students to graduate with a wide range of screen performance knowledge and associated industry skills.

The students will be competent to enter the Performing Arts industry as a freelance screen performance actor with a practical skill base pertinent to performance roles in digital media and television drama, film production, drama series, corporate training videos or commercials for digital media.

On successful completion of the course, students will have attained integrated screen acting, storytelling and other current industry practices, that culminate into an autonomous performance skills base. They will gain competency skills necessary for self-promotion including successful auditioning and self-testing practices for castings via national and international digital-screen-media platform/s.

Schedule
To achieve the qualification 10875NAT Diploma of Screen Performance the learner must complete sixteen (16) units - eleven (11) core and five (5) electives.

Total number of units = sixteen (16)
- eleven (11) core units, plus
- five (5) elective units

The elective units must be selected from Group A. The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
1. Core Units

All eleven (11) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AY895 NAT10875003 Develop audition techniques for screen and television 95 Module
AY896 NAT10875001 Develop fundamental acting skills for film and television 95 Module
ODG15 CUAPRF420 Develop on-camera performance skills 45 Unit of competency
AY897 NAT10875002 Develop specialised skills to perform for camera 95 Module
ODE02 CUAPPR512 Develop sustainability of own professional practice 45 Unit of competency
ODH29 CUAAIR312 Develop techniques for presenting to camera 30 Unit of competency
ODH67 CUAPOS211 Perform basic vision and sound editing 50 Unit of competency
ODG11 CUAPRF513 Prepare for and perform in competitive environments 35 Unit of competency
ODG14 CUAPRF511 Refine performance techniques 95 Unit of competency
ODF51 CUAACT411 Use acting techniques in performance 45 Unit of competency
ODD95 CUAPRF413 Use different performance techniques 75 Unit of competency
2. Elective Group A

Five (5) elective units must be chosen from the units listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODF97 CUAMPF412 Develop and apply stagecraft skills 63 Unit of competency
ODG22 CUAPRF412 Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer 40 Unit of competency
ODD30 CUAWRT512 Develop storylines and treatments 50 Unit of competency
ODD36 CUAVOS312 Develop vocal techniques for use in performance 30 Unit of competency
ODD18 CUADRT512 Direct performers for screen productions 50 Unit of competency
ODE39 CUADRT511 Direct rehearsals of performers 50 Unit of competency
ODE43 CUADRT411 Direct television programs and segments 60 Unit of competency
ODH59 CUAIND411 Extend expertise in specialist creative fields 45 Unit of competency
ODE19 CUAIND412 Provide freelance services 30 Unit of competency
ODH31 CUAPPM512 Realise productions 250 Unit of competency
AWG99 CUARES403 Research history and theory to inform own arts practice 60 Unit of competency
ODH94 CUACAM411 Shoot different screen content 70 Unit of competency
AWF33 CUAWRT402 Write extended stories 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
YM28 10068NAT Diploma of Screen Performance Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHE54 11347NAT Diploma of Screen Performance Accredited course
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