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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance

  • Certificate

This course prepares Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to enter the performing arts industry as a theatre, film and television actor.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
C53
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This course prepares Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to enter the performing arts industry as a theatre, film and television actor.

On successful completion, students will have integrated acting, dance and singing into a rounded performance skill. Graduates will also have knowledge of indigenous culture in relation to contemporary performance and the skills required to audition for roles in theatre, film and television.

Study locations

Mount Lawley

What you will learn

  • Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management/performance requirements.
  • Apply known technical or creative skills to a range of situations.
  • Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts.
  • Effectively demonstrate the skills and knowledge required by a performer in rehearsal, performance and studio work.
  • Evaluate information, using it to review self or others performance.
  • Have an understanding of the concepts, skills and knowledge required by a performer.
  • Involved participation with some leadership and guidance when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature.
  • Understand and respond appropriately to terminology employed by the industry.

Career pathways

Actor, Performer, Entertainer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
82.2%
Overall satisfaction
82.8%
Skill scale
74.7%
Teaching scale
35.4%
Employed full-time
$52.2k
Average salary