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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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Advanced Diploma of Performance (Acting)

  • Diploma

Prepares performers with a range of knowledge, and skills to enter the performing arts industry as an actor for roles in theatre and film productions, and television work.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
C86
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Prepares performers with a range of knowledge, and skills to enter the performing arts industry as an actor for roles in theatre and film productions, and television work.

On successful completion of the course, students will have further integrated acting, voice, movement, and industry practice into a tangible performance skill. Students will have acquired advanced knowledge of script analysis in the context of acting for theatre, film, and television, and be cognisant of the communication and pre-professional skills necessary to audition for and perform roles in theatre, film, and television. Graduates of this course will be able to contribute in productions as both interpretative actors and generators of their own work.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma Award.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

    All applicants are required to attend an audition. Applicants must be able to demonstrate competency in acting performance skills to a Diploma level.

    For more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.

    Academic admission requirements (Band 1) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Completion of Year 10 or equivalent.
  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 10 English completion or equivalent.

Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.

Study locations

Mount Lawley

Career pathways

Career Opportunities Possible future job titles

Actor, Entertainer, Performer, Theatre Actor, Film Actor, Stage Director, Film Director, Playwright, Screen Writer

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Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
  • Bachelor of Performing Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts (Acting)