Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in Indigenous performance arts, including acting, dance, music, and storytelling. Students develop essential skills in performance techniques, Indigenous history and writing, and auditioning. The program prepares individuals for careers as actors, performers, and entertainers, and offers pathways to further study in screen performance and performing arts.

Program Outline

• CUAACT311Open modalDevelop basic acting techniques for performance
• CUADAN214Open modalPerform basic Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance techniques
• CUAVOS311Open modalUse music and singing in performances
• Year 1 - Semester 2
• CUAACT411Open modalUse a range of acting techniques in performance
• CUADAN312Open modalIncrease depth of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance techniques
• CUAPRF414Open modalDevelop movement skills for performance
• CUAPRF314Open modalDevelop audition techniques

Teaching:

• Students may be required to attend evening and weekend rehearsals, performances and workshops.

Careers:

• Possible future job titles: Actor, Performer, Entertainer
• Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area:
• Diploma of Screen Performance
• Bachelor of Arts (Acting)
• Bachelor of Performing Arts