ACTING

BACHELOR OF PERFORMING ARTS (ACTING)

The Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) course offers extensive knowledge on the performing arts industry and is perfect for students wanting to work as performers in a variety of performing arts fields including stage and theatre. 

The Bachelor degree can be completed in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or part-time equivalent. 

THROUGHOUT THE DEGREE, YOU WILL

→ Gain an in-depth understanding of acting, stage performing and theatre

→ Develop broad and coherent knowledge of the key theories and principles of the performing arts with creative and technical skills

→ Evaluate theoretical concepts, technical processes, and creative and cultural ideas

→ Communicate specialist knowledge of acting and performance using modes of expression suited to audience, purpose and context

→ Adapt knowledge and skills in acting and performance through creativity, innovation and relevant critical inquiry

→ Get real-life experience through industry placements

→ Collaborate on industry projects with students from other courses

→ Study on campus with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities

→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements

→ Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three

→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), to learn more click here

DIPLOMA OF PERFORMING ARTS

The Diploma of Performing Arts is an interdisciplinary performing arts program nested within a suite of bachelor’s degrees in Acting, Writing and Directing, and Stage Management.

The Diploma of Performing Arts course offers foundational knowledge of the performing arts industry and is perfect for students wanting to work as performers in a variety of performing arts fields including stage and theatre.

The diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study, where you will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor Degree (subject to academic performance).

THROUGHOUT THE DIPLOMA, YOU WILL

→ Develop broad and coherent knowledge of the theories, concepts, and social functions associated with performance

→ Utilise theoretical, practical, and creative knowledge to enter the performing arts industry at an introductory level

→ Analyse information from a range of sources to evaluate approaches to unpredictable problems and changing contexts in performing arts practice

→ Employ cognitive, technical, and communication skills in performing arts practice

→ Communicate key specialist knowledge of performing arts practice as a basis for collaboration and community engagement

→ Exercise initiative and judgement in decision-making and planning for performing arts practice

→ Apply theoretical, creative, and technical knowledge and skills to performing arts practice

→ Work autonomously on performing arts projects with responsibility and accountability for own outputs in independent or collaborative situations

→ Get real-life experience through industry placements

→ Collaborate on industry projects with students from other courses

→ Study on campus with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities

→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements

→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), to learn more click here

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

→ Applicants will need to attend an admissions interview. You will be asked questions about your experience, background, and interest in the course and/or industry

→ Applicants are required to present a 300-word statement of engagement with the performing arts that reflects on an experience they consider to be a catalyst for their interest in the discipline

→ Applicants will be required to audition and prepare a short performance piece (monologue).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

DIPLOMA APPLICANTS

→ Applicants are required to successfully complete VCAL, VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent. If students have not completed the year 12 requirements, they must be at least 20 years of age

→ The Diploma can be used as a pathway into the Bachelor degree

→ There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements

BACHELOR APPLICANTS

→ Applicants are required to successfully complete VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent

→ VCAL students are not eligible for the Bachelor until they have successfully completed the diploma

→ If students have not completed the year 12 requirements, they must be at least 20 years of age

→ There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements

WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE APPLICANTS

→ If none of the above qualifications have successfully been completed, applicants must be 20 years of age or older with 2 years of work experience to apply

HOW TO APPLY

→ Non-Year 12 applicants may apply directly on the website, and a Future Student Advisor will be in touch to arrange an interview

→ Year 12 applicants must apply through VTAC. VTAC opens in August each year. Place the appropriate Collarts course into one of your preferences and a Future Student Advisor will be in touch to arrange an interview