TAFE SA
8 weeks
Discover Acting is a flexible, term-based short course series exploring acting fundamentals including improvisation, movement, voice, screen acting, and singing. Perfect for aspiring actors and curious creatives wanting to explore performance without full-time commitment.
You must be a minimum of 17 years old to enrol. No prior acting experience is required. This course is designed for aspiring actors, curious creatives, and anyone interested in exploring performance. Whether you're new to acting or brushing up your skills, this course welcomes all levels.
Term 1 (Feb–Apr): Improvisation and Movement. Learn scene building, character development, and non-verbal expression through structured improvisation and physical movement techniques. Term 2 (May–June): Acting Fundamentals and Auditions. Develop character creation, text analysis, scene work, and audition confidence with classical to contemporary pieces. Term 3 (Aug–Sept): Advanced Auditions, Voice, and Ensemble Skills. Continue developing auditioning techniques, learn vocal fundamentals including breathing and articulation, and explore ensemble work. Term 4 (Oct–Dec): Singing and Screen Acting. Learn basic singing techniques across genres and discover how to adjust your acting for film and camera work.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider in South Australia with extensive experience in arts and performance training. Adelaide College of the Arts, where this course is delivered, offers professional instruction in a supportive environment. The flexible term-by-term structure allows students to explore different aspects of acting at their own pace, and the inclusion of double passes to AC Arts productions provides real-world exposure to professional theatre.
Upon completing Discover Acting, you'll have foundational skills in multiple aspects of performance including improvisation, character work, audition techniques, voice control, and screen acting. These skills can lead to careers in theatre, film, television, and performance arts. You may pursue further formal training in acting, work as a performer in various media, or apply these skills to related fields such as drama education, corporate training, or entertainment.
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