The Advanced Diploma of Acting ( 21975VIC) is an accredited course offered in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. VET courses provide students with skills that directly relate to the needs of the industries they serve.
The Advanced Diploma of Acting is a three-year full-time course which aims to prepare students for professional performing careers and/or careers as creators and presenters of original live or recorded work.
Working closely with a range of active Industry professionals, students will undertake a rigorous and highly-integrated program of skills training in stage, screen and television performance . This training will be supported by wide-ranging opportunities to explore related skills such as direction, production, design and writing.
Students will be encouraged to work autonomously and collectively, to take responsibility for the on-going nurturing and development of their talent and to continuously maintain and refine their professional goals and develop satisfying, challenging and productive career paths.
Students will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to themselves and their chosen art-form and work with passion and engagement to realize their full potential.
“Cloud Nine” Third Year production 2005
The first year of the course focuses primarily on the physical and vocal development of the actor. Regular Voice classes and an introduction to a variety of Movement techniques (Voicework 1 & 2, The Actor’s Body 1 & 2) form the basis of the initial studies. The First Semester also includes an exploration of the nature and history of current theatrical conventions (History & Criticism, Elements of Theatre 1) as a basis for creative work undertaken later in the course. The concentrated study of text work begins in the Second Semester of this year and continues into the first half of the Second year (Practical Text 1 & 2) along with continuing voice and movement work.
“Beneath Heaven” Third Year production 2009In this second year the skills and techniques of devising original work (Elements of Theatre 2, Create Performance Pieces 1 & 2) are added to the on-going text-based practice along with the basic skills and techniques of screen acting (Rehearse and Perform for Camera 1) Rehearsal techniques for live performance are the focus of the first play project (Prepare, Rehearse and Present Stage Plays 1) which takes place in the final term.
In the third year the focus is on preparation for entering the Industry. Advanced screen acting and audition techniques (Rehearse and Perform for Camera 2) refinement of live performance skills (Prepare, Rehearse and Present Stage Plays 2) and the development of performance-creation and presentation techniques (Produce a Public Performance) all are directed towards career development following graduation. Industry best-practice is also addressed (The Business of Acting).
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3 years full-time (22 contact hours per week)
Monday to Friday 9:30am – 6:30pm
Some evening performance work may be required
The course is programmed into two Semesters per year. Each Semester is made up of two Terms, each of 8 weeks.
Term 1: Wed Feb 22 to Friday April 20
Term 2: Monday May 7 to Friday June 29
Term 3: Monday July 23 to Friday September 14
Term 4: Monday September 24 to Friday November 16
Cost
First Year (7 units) $6,384
Second Year (9 units) $ 6,284
Third Year (9units) $ 6,884
Total: $19,552
For a full breakdown of unit costs, and census dates please download the following document
Advanced Diploma of Acting – 2012 Schedule of Tuition Fees
Fees are payable by Semester in advance.
Students who are eligible for VET FEE-HELP assistance may be able to obtain an Australian Government student loan for all or part of their tuition fees in this course. (see VET FEE-HELP assistance) The Course is also approved for Austudy, ABSTUDY and the Pensioner Education Supplement.