Course Information
10908NAT
Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance
Effective from
01-JAN-2026
: Code
C84
This course prepares Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to enter the performing arts industry as a theatre, film and television actor. On successful completion, students will have integrated acting, dance and singing into a rounded performance skill. Graduates will also have knowledge of indigenous culture in relation to contemporary performance and the skills required to audition for roles in theatre, film and television.
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.
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 interview. attend an interview. Alternatively, applicants may provide other evidence demonstrating competence in performance, acting skills, or dance and movement skills at a Certificate III level. Additionally, applicants will normally be turning 17 years of age by 30 June in the year they commence the course. 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 4 Certificate IV Award.
Course Duration
Course Delivery
Non standard timetable requirements
Students may be required to attend evening and weekend rehearsals, performances and workshops.
Course Coordinator
Mr Grant STEWART
Course Structure
To achieve the qualification Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance the learner must complete all fifteen core units.
Year 1 - VET Full
Acting for Camera | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| NAT10908001 | Develop skills in acting for camera |
Acting 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| NAT10908004 | Memorise and perform Indigenous works |
Year 1 - Semester 1
Acting 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| NAT10908003 | Develop knowledge of Indigenous writing and history for performance |
| CUAACT311 | Develop basic acting techniques for performance |
Movement | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUADAN214 | Perform basic Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance techniques |
Dance | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRF414 | Develop movement skills for performance |
Singing | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAVOS312 | Develop vocal techniques for use in performance |
Voice | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAVOS311 | Use music and singing in performances |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Create Stories | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRF311 | Create and perform stories for theatre |
Acting 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAACT411 | Use acting techniques in performance |
Audition Skills | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRF314 | Develop audition techniques |
Production Rehearsals | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| NAT10908002 | Read and understand performance texts and scripts |
| CUAPRF415 | Rehearse for performances |
| CUAPRF413 | Use different performance techniques |
Dance | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUADAN312 | Increase depth of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance techniques |
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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