Course Structure

To successfully complete the Diploma of Creative Arts (Acting), students are required to complete the following units of competency across two trimesters:

Trimester One

• ACT201 – The Acting Foundation
  An introduction to the core principles of acting, focusing on presence, intention, and truthful performance.

• ACT202 – Introduction to Voice and Movement
  Develops foundational skills in voice, breath, posture, and body awareness to support expressive and physical storytelling.

• ACT203 – The Creative Impulse
  Encourages exploration of personal creativity through improvisation, devising techniques, and ensemble collaboration.

• ACT204 – Introduction to Professional Practice
  Provides insights into the performing arts industry, including professional expectations, audition preparation, and career pathways.

Trimester Two

• ACT211 – Small Theatre Company Production
  Offers practical experience in a collaborative theatrical production, simulating the dynamics of a professional small theatre company.

• ACT212 – Voice and Movement in the Performance
  Builds upon earlier work, integrating voice and movement techniques in performance contexts to enhance character embodiment.

• ACT213 – Actor as Filmmaker
  Introduces on-camera performance and basic filmmaking concepts, empowering actors to create and interpret digital screen content.

• ACT214 – Acting Process and Analysis
  Deepens the actor’s understanding of character development, scene study, and script analysis through practical and theoretical approaches.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Age to Apply
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of their studies.

Academic Entry Requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of successful completion of a Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

Language Requirement
Proof of English language proficiency is required through one of the following:

• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.0, with no individual band score below 5.5, or

• Equivalent English proficiency test results.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Diploma of Creative Arts (Acting) are equipped with foundational skills to pursue a variety of entry-level roles within the performing arts industry. Potential career pathways include:

• Actor

• Motion-Capture Performer

• Music Theatre Performer

• Voice-Over Artist

These roles provide opportunities to work across theatre, film, television, digital media, and gaming industries, paving the way for further professional development and study.