Diploma of Screen Performance

This nationally recognised course prepares performers with a range of knowledge and skills to enter the performing arts industry as a screen performance actor for roles in television and film productions.

On successful completion of the course, students will have combined screen acting, storytelling, and industry practice into a tangible performance skill; acquired a basic knowledge of camera operation and script analysis in the context of screen performance; and understand the communication and pre-professional skills necessary to audition for and perform roles in television and film.

• Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management/performance requirements.
• Effectively demonstrate the concepts, skills and knowledge required by a screen actor in rehearsal, performance and studio work.
• Evaluate information, using it to review self or others performance and planning purposes.
• Have a thorough understanding of the concepts, skills and knowledge required by a screen actor.
• Self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgment is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.
• Transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations.
• Understand and respond appropriately to terminology employed by the industry.
• Understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas.