Course Information

Bachelor of Arts (Acting)

Effective from 01-JAN-2017 : Code Y93

This course produces graduates who are fully-equipped to enter the theatre and screen industry. It focuses on the development of knowledge and skills in the performing arts with particular emphasis on specialist areas pertinent to acting. The program provides a practical and theoretical approach to acting in theatre, film, television, and other contemporary performance contexts. Subjects available for study include: Acting, Movement, Dance, Music, Voice, Performance History, Critical Analysis, Professional Practice, Screen Studies and Screen Acting.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

Admission requirements

Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:

  • ATAR or notional ATAR minimum entry rank on basis of previous studies
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test
  • University Preparation Course
  • Aboriginal University Orientation Course
  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test
  • Special Consideration Entry
  • Educational Disadvantage
  • Portfolio entry where accepted

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to attend an audition. Entry into this course is talent-based, and prospective students will be comprehensively assessed through an audition process which is held in November-December each year. Australia wide auditions are conducted in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Overseas students are assessed by auditions sent electronically. The audition includes a thorough assessment of inherent and trainable ability, the ability to meet the technical requirements of the course and suitability for the industry.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 3 Years

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Full Time

Course Coordinator

Ms Glenda LINSCOTT

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ACT1001Introduction to Acting15
ACT1002The Role of the Actor15
ACT1003Foundations of Movement for an Actor15
ACT1004Discovering the Performer's Voice15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ACT1005Acquiring Basic Acting Skills15
ACT1006 #Integrating the Skills of the Actor15
ACT1007Movement for the Actor15
ACT1008Words and the Body15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ACT2001 #The Actor in Ensemble15
ACT2002The Dynamic Actor15
ACT2003Extending Vocal Knowledge15
ACT2004 *Approach to Shakespeare and Heightened Text15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ACT2005 #The Actor in Performance15
ACT2006The Embodied Actor15
ACT2007Dynamic Voice15
ACT2008Extending and Exploring Acting Techniques Through Character and Screen15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ACT3001 #The Professional Actor15
ACT3002The Creative Physical Actor15
ACT3003Professional Voice15
ACT3004Acting for Screen30

Note: ACT3004 Acting for Screen is a full-year unit.

Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ACT3005Professional Preparation and Audition Technique15
ACT3006Acting for the Stage15
ACT3008Showcase15

# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a School has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.


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 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 Access and Inclusion website.

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