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A55 Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting)

INTRODUCTION
The Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting) program prepares professional actors for work in theatre, film and television. The program is principally structured around learning experiences in the four areas of acting, voice, movement and text, supplemented by a variety of other supporting units.  Productions are a fundamental component of the course, integrating the experiences obtained through the remainder of the program in an on-the-job atmosphere of openness and professional acuity. Selected students may opt to enrol in a specialised stream in directing.

This VET course is offered by WAAPA as a Registered Training Organisation under the Australian Quality Training Framework, and is accredited through the Training Accreditation Council of Western Australia.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students apply directly to the Academy for admission. Admission is based on comprehensive audition and interview which are normally held in November-December. Students are assessed on their ability to meet the technical requirements of the course, their suitability for the profession, and secondary or post-secondary academic achievement.  Applicants are generally expected to have some post-school experience in theatre.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The course achieves the following endorsed National Competency Standards
 
YEAR ONE
WAAPA00001 Acquire and rehearse basic skills in acting   
WAAPA00002 Develop vocal skills   
WAAPA00003 Use movement for self-awareness and expression   
WAAPA00004 Develop knowledge of Australian theatre since 1914   
WAAPA00005 Transfer skills from classroom to studio theatre situations   
 
YEAR TWO
WAAPA00006 Extend acting techniques and apply to different historical periods   
WAAPA00007 Practise vocal skills and apply in performance   
WAAPA00008 Apply movement knowledge to different theatrical situations   
WAAPA00009 Develop understanding of the historical context of theatre   
WAAPA00010 Perform entire roles in studio productions   
 
YEAR THREE
WAAPA00011 Apply acting skills in professional roles and situations   
WAAPA00123 Acquire specialised skills to perform for camera   
WAAPA00013 Apply vocal skills to professional roles and situations   
WAAPA00014 Use devised work and rehearsal technique to generate movement imagery   
WAAPA00015 Prepare for industry   
WAAPA00016 Perform in professional stage and media productions   
 
For further information on Training Packages refer to the National Training Information Service at http://www.ntis.gov.au/. Details of the specific delivery arrangement for each Unit of Competence are available from the Relevant course coordinator or Programme Director.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010