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Y93 Bachelor of Arts (Acting)

The Bachelor of Arts (Acting) course aims to produce graduates who are fully equipped to enter the theatre and screen industry. The course will focus on the development of knowledge and skills in the performing arts with particular emphasis on specialist areas pertinent to Acting. The degree program will provide a practical and theoretical approach to acting in theatre, film, television, and other contemporary performance contexts. Designated subjects to be studied include Acting, Movement, Dance, Music, Voice, Performance History, Critical Analysis, Professional Practice, Screen Studies and Screen Acting.

 

This course will be available for enrolment from 2013.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University admission requirements apply.  Applications are submitted via the Online Admission System.
 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All applicants will audition for entry in to the course. Comprehensive auditions and interviews will be held in November-December annually. Students will be assessed on their ability to meet the technical requirements of the course and their suitability for the industry. The audition will include a thorough assessment of acting skills.
 
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

This course consists of 22 15 credit point units and one full year 30 credit point unit (ACT3004 Acting for Screen), totalling 360 credit points.
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
ACT1001 Introduction to Acting 15
ACT1002 The Role of the Actor 15
ACT1003 Foundations of Movement for an Actor 15
ACT1004 Discovering the Performer's Voice 15
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
ACT1005 Acquiring Basic Acting Skills 15
ACT1006 » Integrating the Skills of the Actor 15
ACT1007 Movement for the Actor 15
ACT1008 Words and the Body 15
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
ACT2001 » The Actor in Ensemble 15
ACT2002 The Dynamic Actor 15
ACT2003 Extending Vocal Knowledge 15
ACT2004 Approach to Shakespeare and Heightened Text 15
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
ACT2005 » The Actor in Performance 15
ACT2006 The Embodied Actor 15
ACT2007 Dynamic Voice 15
ACT2008 Extending and Exploring Acting Techniques Through Character and Screen 15
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1
ACT3001 » The Professional Actor 15
ACT3002 The Creative Physical Actor 15
ACT3003 Professional Voice 15
ACT3004 Acting for Screen * 30 
 
* ACT3004 Acting for Screen is a full year, 30 credit point unit
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2
ACT3005 Professional Preparation and Audition Technique 15
ACT3006 Acting for the Stage 15
ACT3008 Showcase 15
 
» Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a Faculty Board has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
 
 
 
 
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: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014