Diploma of Acting

Prepares students 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.

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