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This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for developing and performing in screen-based performance contexts. This involves research and analysis of techniques for screen performance. The unit applies to actors who work in screen-based performance contexts. They work with a range of techniques and materials to realise improvised and scripted content. At this level, performers are expected to use initiative and to apply theoretical concepts and skills when preparing for and performing on screen. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Evening and weekend attendance may be required.
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU's LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
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| Vet Full | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to: perform in at least two text-based scenes on screen on separate occasions in a way that demonstrates refined understanding of screen acting techniques In the course of the above, the candidate must: demonstrate awareness of technical requirements for screen performance demonstrate improvisational skills for screen-based performance on at least two occasions sustain imaginative emotional connection to performance material on screen work collaboratively with other performers and required personnel during workshops and filmed performance experiment with new concepts when performing in screen work critically examine own performance and apply feedback demonstrate a professional work ethic
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of: key theorists, film directors and movement styles and forms relevant to screen performance screen-based improvisation techniques common screen acting terminology key elements of performance for screen acting relationship between the actor and the camera impact of genre and style on screen performance technique strategies to implement feedback to improve performance and skills key factors impacting performers and performances, including: o kinaesthetic awareness o technical requirements for screen-based performance o self-care as a performer
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry. This includes access to: rehearsal and performance venues, such as studios, film studio, and outdoor settings resources, texts, and technical filming equipment required to demonstrate the performance evidence interaction with actors and facilitators to demonstrate the performance evidence. Assessment must be in the form of: direct observation of the candidate in a screen performance, on at least two occasions written or verbal response to questions
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
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.
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. Informal vivas may be conducted as part of an assessment task, where staff require further information to confirm the learning outcomes have been met. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Integrity is a core value at Edith Cowan University, and it is expected that ECU students complete their assessment tasks honestly and with acknowledgement of other people's work as well as any generative artificial intelligence tools that may have been used. This means that assessment tasks must be completed individually (unless it is an authorised group assessment task) and any sources used must be referenced.
Breaches of academic integrity can include:
Copying the words, ideas or creative works of other people or generative artificial intelligence tools, without referencing in accordance with stated University requirements. Students need to seek approval from the Unit Coordinator within the first week of study if they intend to use some of their previous work in an assessment task (self-plagiarism).
Working with other students and submitting the same or substantially similar work or portions of work when an individual submission was required. This includes students knowingly providing others with copies of their own work to use in the same or similar assessment task(s).
Organising a friend, a family member, another student or an external person or organisation (e.g. through an online website) to complete or substantially edit or refine part or all of an assessment task(s) on their behalf.
Using or having access to unauthorised materials in an exam or test.
Serious outcomes may be imposed if a student is found to have committed one of these breaches, up to and including expulsion from the University for repeated or serious acts.
ECU's policies and more information about academic integrity can be found on the student academic integrity website.
All commencing ECU students are required to complete the Academic Integrity Module.
In some circumstances, Students may apply to their Unit Coordinator to extend the due date of their Assessment Task(s) in accordance with ECU's Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000001386.
Students may apply for Special Consideration in respect of a final unit grade, where their achievement was affected by Exceptional Circumstances as set out in the Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000003318.
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