Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) (B-FAACTING)

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Overview

Award title	Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
Year & campus	2020 — Southbank
CRICOS code	094861K
Fees information	Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date
Study level & type	Undergraduate Coursework
AQF level	7
Credit points	300 credit points
Duration	36 months full-time

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) provides a studio-based learning environment where students are encouraged to develop holistically as an actor. The program focuses on the rigorous preparation of actors working across all areas of the profession for stage and screen (including animation and gaming) offering units of requisite size and scale to accommodate the demands of intensive project based learning outcomes, exposing students to current infrastructural, cultural and methodological practices in the profession. It offers students opportunity to engage in National and International engagement projects, building on existing expertise and approaches to industry readiness for the autonomous, ensemble and company actor.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) enables graduates to enter the profession with effective clarity, preparedness and skills. The structure of the course allows intensive skills training and practice to take place alongside rehearsal processes and a wide variety of performance situations.

Collaborative practice is regarded as an important element of contemporary theatre and is therefore integral to our training. Our graduates work at all levels of the theatre, film and television industries, and are renowned for their capacity to work creatively and collaboratively, in both traditional and ground- breaking performance contexts. Students establish careers in professional theatre, community arts and education, film, television, radio, new media and education.

Entry requirements

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

EITHER

(a) the Victorian Certificate of Education including

VCE Units 3 and 4 – either a study score of at least 25 in one of English, English Language; or
Literature or a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language;

(b) the International Baccalaureate Diploma including

at least Grade 4 in English or English B (Standard Level or Higher Level);

(c) a senior secondary program, foundation studies program or equivalent approved by the Academic Board including appropriate English language studies.

AND

an audition, test, interview, workshop, portfolio or folio presentation, as prescribed by the Academic Board for the stream to which entry is sought.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

prior academic performance, and
performance in the audition, test, interview, workshop, portfolio or folio.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. For applicants who have not completed the Victorian Certificate of Education or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the undergraduate English language requirements must be met.

Note. For applications through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre, “middle-band” selection adjustments are made only on the basis of eligibility for Access Melbourne.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to providing support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Student Equity and Disability Support website. http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Intended learning outcomes

Students will develop the cognitive skills necessary to critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise a body of knowledge central to the discourse and practice of Acting.
Students will develop practical and technical skills necessary to demonstrate a broad understanding of the Acting profession with depth into areas of Voice and Body Training, Text Analysis and Contemporary Performance across stage and screen.
Students will develop communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and sensibilities central to Acting and Performance
Students will develop the creative skills necessary to exercise critical thinking and judgment in identifying and solving problems within the discipline of Acting with intellectual independence

Generic skills

Artistic excellence (students should):

demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional artist/practitioner in the 21 Century
have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of artistic practices and scholarship
have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
reach a high level of achievement in artistic practice, writing, generic research activities, problem- solving and communication
be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies

Knowledge across disciplines (students should):

examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a range of disciplines
expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment

Leadership in community (students will):

initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
mentor future generations of learners
engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs

Cultural diversity (students will):

value different cultures and their cultural forms of practice
be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values

Global citizens (students will):

understand their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society
accept social and civic responsibilities
be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment
have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics.

Course structure

300-point program:

275 points of compulsory subjects
- 87.5 points at Level 1
- 87.5 points at Level 2
- 100 points at Level 3
25 points of electives

Each semester of the course will need to be successfully completed prior to students commencing the subsequent semester. This will be managed through subject pre-requisites.

Year 1

(co-delivered with BFA Theatre)

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
DRAM10027	Body and Voice 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	25
DRAM10028	Acting and Performance 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
DRAM10029	Contextual Studies 1 History Matters	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
DRAM10030	Body and Voice 2	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	25
DRAM10031	Acting and Performance 2	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5

PLUS

One Level 1 VCA Elective Subject 12.5 points (See elective list below)

YEAR 2

(DRAM20023 and DRAM20025 co-delivered with BFA Theatre)

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
DRAM20022	Acting Lab 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	25
DRAM20023	Contextual Studies 2 Theory in Action	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
DRAM20024	Acting Lab 2	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	37.5
DRAM20025	Contextual Studies 3 Performing Practice	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5

PLUS

One Level 2 VCA Elective Subject 12.5 points (See elective list below)

YEAR 3

(DRAM30022 and DRAM30024 co-delivered with BFA Theatre)

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
DRAM30021	Acting Lab 3	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	37.5
DRAM30022	Industry Practice 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
DRAM30023	Acting Lab 4	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	37.5
DRAM30024	Industry Practice 2 Showcase	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5

VCA Elective Subjects

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
		Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (Online) Semester 1 (Online) Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank) Not available in 2020 February (On Campus - Southbank) July (On Campus - Southbank) Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) February (On Campus - Parkville) Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) July (On Campus - Parkville) June (On Campus - Southbank) April (Online)
AIND10003	Ancient & Contemporary Indigenous Arts	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
AIND10004	Art and Indigenous Voice	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CCDP10002	The Electronic Arts: Vision and Sound	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CCDP10003	Video Games: Remaking Reality	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
DNCE10027	Dancing the Dance 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
DPSS10007	The History of Cool: Fashion & Attitude	Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
FINA10035	Still Life: Nature Morte	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FINA10036	Life Drawing: The Body	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FLTV10010	Making Movies 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FLTV10021	Interactive Art Media 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FLTV10023	Introduction to Screenwriting Practices	Semester 1 (Online) Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
MUSI10179	Making Music For Film And Animation 1	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI10184	Pop Song Writing 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI10202	Jazz: The Improvisatory Spirit	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
MUSI10222	The Wellbeing Orchestra	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUST10012	Alexander Technique for Daily Function	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUST10009	Music Theatre: From Chorus To Ensemble	Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
THTR10007	The Actors Process	Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
THTR10019	Clear Speech and Communication	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
UNIB10011	The Secret Life of the Body 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
AIND20011	Indigenous Art and Changing the Nation	Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
AIND20012	Ancient & Contemporary Indigenous Arts 2	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
CCDP20001	Street Art	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
DNCE20031	Dancing the Dance 2: Create & Perform	Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
DNCE20032	Body Works	Not available in 2020	12.5
FINA20026	Painting Techniques	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank) February (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank) July (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FINA20033	Introduction to Printmaking Processes	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank) February (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) July (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FINA20035	Drawing with Anatomy	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) February (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
FINA20036	Under Camera Animation	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank) February (On Campus - Southbank) Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank) July (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FINA20044	Art and the Botanical	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) February (On Campus - Parkville) Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) July (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
FINA20045	Introduction to Screenprinting	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank) February (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) June (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FLTV20005	Making Movies 2	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI20163	Samba Band	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) April (Online) June (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI20164	Free Play New Music Improvisation Ensem	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) June (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI20167	Creating Music For Advertising	Not available in 2020	12.5
MUST20011	Intimate Acts: Inside The 'Fourth Wall'	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI20173	The Art of Game Music	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI20174	The Laptop Recording Studio	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUST20008	Music Theatre: Singing Sondheim	Not available in 2020	12.5
MUST20009	Music Theatre: Singing the Golden Age	Not available in 2020	12.5
MUSI20190	Advanced Recording Studio Techniques	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI20192	R&B, Soul & Gospel Choir	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI20206	The Business of Music	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
THTR20022	Improvisation: Text, Space and Action	Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
THTR20023	The Artist's Toolbox	February (On Campus - Southbank) July (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
THTR20042	Puppets as Storytellers	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
THTR20043	Design and the Moving Image	June (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUST20007	Bollywood: a cross-disciplinary study	Not available in 2020	12.5
MUST20010	Singing and the Power of Pop Music	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5

Reassessment is available in this course

Reassessment is a second attempt at passing a compulsory subject if a borderline failure in a single subject has a significant impact on the student's progression through their course. A borderline failure is usually a mark of 45% or more. Reassessment is not available if failure in the subject is a result of a finding of student academic misconduct; or a student was awarded a NH grade due to failure to participate in a component of assessment that was a hurdle requirement or failure to attend or participate in the subject as required.

Refer to Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326): https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1326

Last updated: 18 December 2020