2 Years full time
On Campus
Level 5, 102 Adelaide Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Full time / Part time
Trimester 1: January | Trimester 2: May | Trimester 3: September
Course Overview
Eligibility
Domestic Applicants:
International Applicants:
Career & Study Pathways
Performance Roles: Film and television actor, Theatre performer, Musical theatre artist, Voice actor, Commercial performer (TV, web, and promotional media).
Creative & Production Roles: Acting coach or drama tutor, Casting assistant or casting director, Theatre or film director (entry-level or independent productions), Screenwriter or playwright, Producer or creative project coordinator.
Broader Industry Opportunities: Arts and entertainment entrepreneur, Performing arts company founder, Event host, MC, or presenter, Content creator (YouTube, streaming, social media platforms), Arts administrator or program coordinator.
Course Content
Contemporary Art Exploration: Forms, Influences and Engagement
Year 1 unit
Voice Production
Year 1 unit
Self Portrayal Skills
Year 1 unit
Practical Script Analysis
Year 1 unit
Introduction to Screen Acting
Year 1 unit
Speech in Performance
Year 1 unit
Physical Character Development
Year 1 unit
Perform Improvisation Skills
Year 1 unit
Character Personality Profiling
Year 1 unit
Physical Storytelling
Year 1 unit
Stage Combat: Choreography and Safety
Year 1 unit
Advanced Emotional and Psychological Content
Year 1 unit
History of Storytelling
Year 2 unit
Integrate Performance Skills
Year 2 unit
Rehearse and Perform a Contemporary Role (Screen)
Year 2 capstone project: Feature in an original APAC film alongside professional film crew and earn an IMDb credit.
Audition for Screen and Stage
Year 2 unit
Genre and Adaptation: Influence in Entertainment
Year 2 unit
Advanced Practice and Maintenance
Year 2 unit
Dialect Analysis and Application
Year 2 unit
Rehearse and Perform a Period Role
Year 2 unit
Common Questions
Yes, you need to demonstrate a level of aptitude and discernible talent through an audition process. The audition can be undertaken in three different formats: face-to-face at the Brisbane campus, live online via Zoom, or via submission of pre-recorded videos.
The program fee is $26,400 AUD per year for domestic students (FEE-HELP available) and $35,000 AUD per year for international students. FEE-HELP is available to eligible Australian citizens studying a Bachelor degree through the Australian government's Study Assist scheme.
No, at APAC the Bachelor of Screen and Stage is a 'practice-led' acting degree. While academic and theoretical components are central to the learning journey to inform and underpin the practical, skills-based classes, the focus is on developing performance and technical skills. This is underpinned by the development of broad understandings of the cultural and professional context around those performance skills.
Yes, APAC encourages all students to engage with the industry while they are studying. This includes work experience and guest lecturers, professional development and networking. Additionally, the Year 2 capstone project involves featuring in an original APAC film alongside a professional film crew, and students earn an IMDb credit.
Yes, scholarships are available to students who meet APAC's scholarship criteria. All First Nations applicants can also apply for the APAC First Nations Excellence Scholarship. Prospective students are encouraged to visit APAC's Scholarships page for eligibility information.
Application
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