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This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for developing and performing character in screen-based performance. This involves developing skills in devising, realisation and performance of character for various roles. The unit applies to actors who use characterisation skills within screen performance. They research, explore and develop character in a range of dramatic narrative contexts. At this level, performers are expected to apply imaginative and collaborative practices when preparing for and performing character on screen. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Evening and weekend class 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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| Semester 1 | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
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 as a character on screen on at least two 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 screen performance techniques create a character tailored for screen performance demonstrate developed improvisational skills improvise as character on screen on at least two occasions explore character with other performers on at least two occasions sustain character on screen for the duration of the improvisation collaborate with other performers and required personnel during workshops and filmed performance reflect critically on own performance and apply feedback
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 forms relevant to characterisation in screen performance screen-based character and improvisation approaches common terminology used in screen acting key elements of performing character for screen relationship between the actor and character strategies for improving performance by implementing feedback common factors impacting performers and performances, including: o kinaesthetic awareness o distinctive requirements for screen-based performance o caring for yourself 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 workshop venues, such as studios, film studio, and outdoor settings resources, sources, and technical filming equipment required to demonstrate the performance evidence 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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