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Course Information

11347NAT Diploma of Screen Performance

Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code C75

If you aspire to being a TV or film actor, this could be the starting point. This nationally recognised course prepares performers with a range of knowledge and skills to enter the performing arts industry as a screen performance actor for roles in television and film productions. Students train in skills including acting techniques, improvisation, movement, auditioning and self-testing. On successful completion of the course, you will understand the pre-professional skills necessary to successfully audition and perform for the screen.

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

1. Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management/performance requirements.
2. Effectively demonstrate the concepts, skills and knowledge required by a screen actor in rehearsal, performance and studio work.
3. Evaluate information, using it to review self or others performance and planning purposes.
4. Have a thorough understanding of the concepts, skills and knowledge required by a screen actor.
5. 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.
6. Transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations.
7. Understand and respond appropriately to terminology employed by the industry.
8. Understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 1)

• Completion of Year 10 or equivalent.

English Language requirement (Band 1)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 10 English completion or equivalent.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to attend an audition. Applicants must submit two different self-test auditions via a link, provide a one page personal statement, and a recent head shot. Additionally applicants must attend an interview. Short listed applicants will be interviewed either in person or by Skype if interstate. Additionally applicants must normally be turning at least 18 by 30th June the year of commencing the course. Alternatively applicants can provide some other form of evidence where the candidate demonstrates competence in screen, theatre performance, and/or acting skills at Certificate IV level, As part of the application process, applicants will be required to complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills and competencies review.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 5 Diploma Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

• Mount Lawley: Full Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Delivered weekday evenings, Saturdays, and during semester breaks.

Course Coordinator

Mr Michael ABERCROMBY

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

Year 1 - Semester 2

Year 1 - VET Full