This course is an introduction to studio based practice in Performing Arts, divided into three strands: Acting, Movement and Voice. The commencement of training grounds the emerging performer in processbased experiences and activities designed to open creative pathways. Students will encounter a variety of holistic practices and methodologies that will prepare them for the creative journey ahead as an expressive human being. Acting: During this initial semester students will explore foundational skills of the actor¿s craft by focusing on the basic elements of performance. Student actors will be taught techniques that explore personal connection with material in the studio setting. Movement/Dance: The movement dance component of the course is designed to develop technical foundations and co-ordination. Students work at a skill level relevant to their physical capacity and prior learning, which facilitates optimum learning outcomes. Voice/Singing: This core discipline introduces vocal, verbal, imaginative, physical integration through the study of breath, singing repertoire and technique, vocal ensemble, vocal anatomy, voice and speech technique and body mapping. It consists of a series of practical exercises designed to liberate the emerging performer from the restrictive habits and tensions that prevent freedom of expression. Students will begin to develop the capacity to draw on a wide vocal range to ensure a rich, flexible and expressive voice.
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a student contribution band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2024 contribution amount* -
$2,237
2024 contribution amount - continuing student who commenced before 1 Jan 2021* -
$1,914
* for Clinical Psychology (Clin Psych) & Professional Pathways (Prof Path) bands the contribution amount is determined by accredited course. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should visit our CSP page for further information.
Note: The Job-ready Graduates Package introduced new funding clusters and contribution amounts from the 2021 academic year. If you are a continuing student who commenced before 1 January 2021 studying units in disciplines with increased contribution amounts, you will continue paying the same amount (indexed each year) as you would have. For further information visit the Australia Government's Study Assist website.
These places are offered for postgraduate studies or to CSP ineligible students and tuition fees are not subsidised by the Australian Government. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.
International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.
It is important to check unit delivery details including location and census date, prior to making decisions about enrolment. Detailed semester and census date information can be found on the Important Dates page.