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Study professional acting

Get your acting career started with this fantastic qualification:

10197NAT Certificate IV in Acting for Stage and Screen

Coming to Brisbane, Queensland in 2021

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 COURSE NAME:
Certificate IV in Acting for Stage and Screen
COURSE CODE: 10197NAT
NEXT INTAKE:
February 2021
VENUE: 
Central Brisbane location, Queensland
COST:
$5950 for 380 hours training
ENTRY:
Submit a video of yourself performing a monologue (full instructions and monologues are provided). 
AUSTUDY/ABSTUDY APPROVED
​Yes
The 10197NAT Certificate IV in Acting for Stage and Screen will give you a solid foundation as a professional actor. Over nine subject areas, you'll be able to explore your internal world as an actor as well as develop your outward qualities as a dynamic performer. You'll learn skills for both stage and screen, to make you an employable and versatile actor.

​Express your interest now and get details on how to apply. Take your first steps towards a career as an actor. We nurture you as an individual performer and are keen to see you succeed. Our tutors are industry professionals, able to point you in the right direction.

Who is this course for?

This course is great for:
  • People who want to explore their potential as an actor, without committing to a three-year university course
  • People who want to move into the industry quickly​
  • People who are self-motivated and eager to learn the art and craft of acting
  • People who want to learn industry skills
  • People over the age of 16

How you can study this course:

From February 2021, this course will be offered:
  • Full-time - three days per week for 18 weeks
  • Part-time - one or two nights per week + four weekend intensives
  • One day per week as part of your Year 11-12 certificate - complete in one year

In this course, you will learn:

# The secret of brilliant performances

Using a series of acting exercises, you'll learn how to connect with other actors in the moment to create realistic characters and performances 

# How to develop a character from a script, and make it your own

Using techniques from Ute Hagen, Konstantin Stanislavski, and Sanford Meisner, among others

# How to act in theatre

Learn about the performance requirements for professional theatre, and how to perform on stage

# How to act for the camera

Including how to prepare a role, how to know where to look, shot framing, how to create realistic performances, what to expect and how to conduct yourself on set, and more​

# How to use your body as a communicative tool

You'll develop your capacity to communicate non-verbally, for stage and screen

# How to improve your voice

Gain more control over your voice, learn to adapt it for stage and screen, improve your articulation, vocal resonance and projection.

# How to audition for stage and screen

Including how to get work, where to find auditions, how to evaluate whether they're worth your time, what agents do, how to prepare for an audition, how to self-tape, how to do a face-to-face audition, and audition etiquette.

Units studied in the Certificate IV in Acting for Stage and Screen

THE ACTOR'S INSTRUMENT - Voice & BODY
The 'actor's instrument' refers to the voice and body: it's what the actor uses to communicate. If you want longevity as a performer, your instrument needs to be in tune. In Movement you'll explore your physicality through a blend of fitness, movement technique, and non-verbal communication skills. In Voice you'll work on developing vocal resonance, projection and articulation, adapting them to your performance space (whether that's stage or screen).

Units you'll study:
SASPHY401 Expand physical vocabulary
SASVOC401 Increase vocal capacity

ACTING TECHNIQUE
By studying units in acting technique, you will develop a process for preparing for a role. Learn how to mine a text for clues to create a character, work with listening-response techniques, and then set about applying those techniques in a stage or screen context. Ever seen a wooden actor on stage or screen? That's not what you want to be. Our aim is to move you towards memorable, believable performances through special methods taught by our trainers, who are all professional actors.

Units you'll study:
CUAACT401 Use a range of acting techniques in performance
SASCHA401 Use text to create character
CUAPRF410 Develop on-camera performance skills
SASSTA401 Apply stage performance technique

INDUSTRY SKILLS
The professional actor needs more than technique alone: you need industry information. How do you find a job? Win a role? Manage yourself in a professional setting? Know who to talk to if you have a problem while on set? These questions and more are answered in your industry skills units. You'll learn how to engage in professional dialogue, audition for a role, practise industry etiquette, and monitor workplace health and safety issues. These skills prepare you for your first steps into the industry.

Units you'll study:
CUAPRF304 Develop audition techniques
SASCON401 Acquire and integrate knowledge of performance contexts
SASPRA401 Apply principles of professional practice

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What our students say 

This is the best thing I have done in such a long time. It has been everything I hoped for.”  -- Karli
I’m really happy with the quality of the teaching and I recommend it to anyone who’s looking for a career path in performance.”  - Tess
I had high expectations coming into this course. The level of professionalism, skill and care the teachers have shown has surpassed my wildest expectations.”  - Jeremy

Reasons to do this course - 

#1 You'll learn practical skills

We pride ourselves on our hands-on learning style. This course is about learning essential acting technique and being able to put it into practice. 

#2 You'll join an artistic community

You'll meet like-minded individuals and become part of an Australia-wide artistic community with Perform Australia.

#3 Your trainers are skilled professionals

You'll be taught by professional actors, directors, and producers from film, television and theatre.

#4 You'll come away with greater confidence in yourself as an actor

This course is purely about becoming an actor. So we give you tools and techniques that work. 

#5 You don't need to commit to a three-year degree.

If you want to "test out" whether acting is for you, or if you don't have time to do a three-year acting degree, this may be the course for you. Graduates of this course have worked in:
  • Stage productions
  • Films
  • TV commercials
  • Voiceovers
  • Children's entertainment
  • Teaching
  • Presenting / tour guiding
  • Corporate Training
  • Arts administration

​and many related fields.

Entry requirements

You will need to be in good mental and physical health to complete this course. Acting is a physically and emotionally demanding activity. If you have any concerns please discuss them with us before applying for this course. 
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You must be at least 16 and have completed your Year 10 certificate. In special circumstances there may be flexibility on these entry requirements.

To apply, you must send a video of yourself performing a monologue (we provide you with full instructions). 

Express your interest today

Are you interested to do this course? Express your interest by filling out the form and you can download information immediately.
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