If you dream of a career as an Actor or Stage Performer, this course is for you.
The Acting course is perfect for students who want to be performers in a variety of performing arts fields including stage and theatre productions. You will be taught and mentored by experienced industry experts who are currently working as actors and performers.
With units focusing on theatre studies, improvisation, acting studio and performance, Australian theatre, and critical thinking, you will gain the sound theoretical grounding and industry awareness to develop skills and knowledge in acting, alongside experience in collaboration and theatre production.
You will learn in small-sized classes so that you finish the degree with a wealth of hands-on experience.
Acting students also work closely with students from other courses to gain a well-rounded understanding of processes involved in the theatre and performing arts industry.
Students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sought-after industry placements. You will also work closely with students from other courses to foster a well-rounded understanding of the arts and entertainment industries.
Collarts offers students a variety of real-life industry experiences so that they are career-ready when they graduate. Through our industry partnerships, students have opportunities to gain access to a variety of real-world experiences and industry connections.
Students will graduate with a well-rounded understanding of the entertainment and performing arts industry, both in Australia and overseas.
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→ Gain an in-depth understanding of acting, stage performing and theatre
→ Evaluate theoretical
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→ 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)
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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.
→ Gain an in-depth understanding of acting, stage performing and theatre
→ Evaluate theoretical
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→ 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
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).
→ 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
→ 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 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
→ 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
→ 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
→ 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
FIRST YEAR | THEORY | PERFORMANCE | PRODUCTION | INDUSTRY AWARENESS |
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Trimester 1 | Introduction to Theatre Studies 1 | Acting Foundations | Introduction to Theatre Making | Critical Thinking |
Trimester 2 | Introduction to Theatre Studies 2 | Ensemble Production | Ensemble Production | Critical Survey |
Trimester 3 | Twentieth Century Practice | Acting Studio & Performance | Acting Studio & Performance | Creative Arts, Social Impact & the Community + Elective 1 |
SECOND YEAR | Theory | Acting Studio | Acting Studio | Industry Awareness |
Trimester 1 | Australian Theatre | Collaborative Project | Collaborative Project | Creative Arts Practices + Elective 2 |
Trimester 2 | Twenty-First Century Influences | Improvisation | Screen Acting | Group Project + Elective 3 |
Trimester 3 | Performance Innovation | Capstone Production | Capstone Production | Industry Placement or Professional Portfolio |
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