This course information is valid for the Semester 1 2009 Intake Cycle
| TAFE SA Code | MDZ |
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| National Code | 40505SA |
| Course Type | Accredited Course |
| Industry Group | Arts, Design, Fashion and Multimedia |
| Course Group | Arts (Acting) |
| Duration | 36 months Full Time |
| Modules/Units | View Modules/Units |
| Example Career Profile | Actor |
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Expected Employment Outcome Example
While the course aims squarely at professional acting outcomes, its nature is such that graduates enjoy rewarding careers across the broad spectrum of performing arts professions, and beyond.
Application Selection
Award Courses - SATAC application process
- Applications for Semester 1 2009 must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
- Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
- Applications for Places Available courses are made direct to the relevant campus and a separate application is required for each course an applicant wants to study.
Campus Delivery Locations, Modes and Codes
| Study Mode |
Study Load | Scheduled | Student Group |
Local Details |
Class Details |
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| Adelaide Centre for the Arts - 904303 - Closed for applications | ||||||
| q | On Campus | Full Time | Day Only | Award | TBA | TBA |
| Session Information: |
David Kendall Studio 3.12, Level 3. Adelaide Centre for the Arts 39 Light Square Adelaide |
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| q | This course is highly competitive. | |||||
Course Notes
| This course is physically and intellectually rigorous with an overwhelming emphasis on practice. Applications and changes of preference to include this course for the first time will not be guaranteed equal consideration after 28 November 2008. Applicants are required to attend an Audition. An Audition Registration Pack will be sent to applicants by the campus following course application to SATAC. Where more applications are received than places are available, selection criteria will be applied as listed at www.tafe.sa.edu.au/selectionguide |
Skills Covered
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Advanced Diploma of Arts (Acting)
Skills covered are those required to work as professional actors in theatre, film, television and related industries including intensive study of acting; voice (including singing); movement (including dance); and historical, theoretical and technical theatre elements. Theatre projects develop throughout the course leading to full-scale productions marketed to the public in the third year.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Award Courses - SATAC application process
- Satisfactory performance in an audition
- Satisfactory completion of SACE Stage 2 (or equivalent)
- Satisfactory completion of SACE Stage 1 (or equivalent) and 1 year full time equivalent work experience in any area
- Any Certificate II in same area
- Any Certificate III
- Satisfactory achievement in the TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills (TABS)
- 2 years full time equivalent work experience in any area
Exit Qualifications
| TAFESA Code |
National Code |
Qualification | Estimated time to complete |
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| MDZ | 40505SA | Advanced Diploma of Arts (Acting) | 36 months Full Time |
Qualification/Certification
Successful completion of this course provides you with the Advanced Diploma of Arts (Acting). Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Fees
Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2050 in 2009. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.
Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.
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For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or email tafeinfo@saugov.sa.gov.au
This Semester 1 2009 information was last modified : 23/10/2007 12:47:51 PM
The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.
