21607VIC Certificate II in Acting (Film and TV) and
21608VIC Certificate III in Acting (Film and TV)
Provided by
Australian College of Dramatic Arts
COURSE OUTLINE:
The Australian College of Dramatic Arts is an Enterprise Registered Training Organisation specialising in acting for film and television delivered in the Vocational, Education and Training (VET) area. ACDA is the first and only organisation in Australia to offer such courses and is currently delivering them for the Yarra Valley cluster of schools based at Lilydale High School and for the Inner Melbourne VET cluster based at Fairhills High School and MBCTA Youth Theatre.
The Performing Arts Scoping Study identified the lack of performing arts training at the VET level. These two courses help address the shortfall and enhance the range of performing arts courses on offer.
The courses consist of units of competency that make sense to year 10, 11, 12 and 13 students:
- practical assessments in front of camera
- interesting range of topics covered
- pathways and peripheral jobs information
- industry guest speakers
- block credit arrangement: cluster schools can offer a VET subject that attracts unit 1 and 2 sequence for Certificate II and for Certificate III a unit 3 and 4 sequence
- confidence builder
- broad-based knowledge pool
- knowledge of how the industry works, first hand knowledge, no guesswork
- State Register of Accredited Courses and Recognised Qualifications Nationally Recognised Training
- VET in Schools Excellence Award winner from VERVE knowledge and skills (ITAB) 2006
The general purpose of the course is to provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes for training in acting for film and television. The training is designed for students with strong intentions of pursuing acting or related jobs and will provide the skills and knowledge in a broad range acting tasks relating to film and television. Many of the skills and knowledge attained are transferable to related arts industries.
The courses have packaged units of competency that are up to date, relevant and in line with skills and knowledge that are much more useful for todayís students. Embedded within the units of competency are skills to help give knowledge for economic and social development so that young people can equip themselves for changes when they go to work. The courses offer students the opportunity to develop skills that will not only prepare them for acting but for any workplace situation.
Consultation with the VET unit of the VQA (VASS) has verified that students are eligible for block credit towards their VCE or VCAL.
State School students are eligible for VET funding.
The course will not only enable students to participate in vocational training, but will also
provide them with a solid foundation for the development of work in all areas of the industry.
The college does not adhere to any one philosophy or style of teaching. It aims to offer the best
preparation and training for actors so that they are well equipped to face the rigorous and varied
demands that the profession makes upon them.
INDUSTRY INTERACTION: Some industry experience will be integrated into the course
through: Visits to suitable film/television/stage environments ( when possoble). Visits/lectures/workshops
from guest speakers (eg. Casting Consultants, Agents, Production speakers, Make-up artist, Action Acting tutor)
PRE-REQUISITES: It would be anticipated that students choosing this course would be
currently studying drama (either at school and/or privately) and who also have an agent -
although both are not essential.
EMPLOYMENT/CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: This course will provide pathways and
opportunities for further training and/or career opportunties in the arts such as;
Actor
Make up
Writer
Director
Advertising
Production
Continuity
Lighting
Camera
Sound
Props
Set Construction
Location Scout
Stunt Acting
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING: Students who feel that they have had previous acting
(film and television) education or work skills may apply to the VET coordinator or Administrator to have their current competencies assessed.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY: Download the PDF here. For an overview of the required and electable units of competency.
