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Advanced Diploma of Performance (Acting)
Advanced Diploma of Performance (Acting)
11155NAT
BGU07
Current
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This course prepares performers with a range of knowledge, and skills to enter the performing arts industry as an actor for roles in theatre and film productions, and television work.
On successful completion of the course, students will have further integrated acting, voice, movement, and industry practice into a tangible performance skill; acquired advanced knowledge of script analysis in the context of acting for theatre, film, and television; and be cognisant of the communication and pre-professional skills necessary to audition for and perform roles in theatre, film, and television. Graduates of this course will be able to contribute to productions as both interpretative actors and generators of their own work.
Schedule
- six (6) core and
- ten (10) electives.
Units should be undertaken in the order listed.
Edith Cowan University, trading as The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) units are included in this document. For imported units of competency from national training packages, please download current version from www.training.gov.au
1. Core Units
All six (6) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ585 | NAT11155004 | Develop advanced movement skills for acting performance | 70 | Module |
| AZ587 | NAT11155005 | Develop advanced vocal skills for acting performance | 70 | Module |
| AZ586 | NAT11155001 | Extend acting performance skills to a professional level | 80 | Module |
| ODF94 | CUAPPR616 | Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AZ588 | NAT11155003 | Extend Improvisational Skills in Acting Contexts | 50 | Module |
| AZ589 | NAT11155002 | Research and apply advanced acting techniques to scene work | 120 | Module |
2. Elective Units
Ten (10) elective units to be completed.
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