Get to know the industry better and bring your creative vision to life with our 11071NAT Diploma of Performing Arts.


ACPA’s diploma equips you with the technical ability and knowledge to accelerate your career from the start.

It develops your artistic style and creative thinking, setting a strong foundation for working with new people and opportunities as you journey through different jobs and life situations.

Over 15 units (six compulsory, nine Stage & Screen, Music and Dance electives) you’ll learn:

  • performance skills and theory
  • improvisation and rehearsal skills
  • audition techniques
  • storytelling through different genres, with respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
  • which of your talents have stronger potential
  • how to refine your abilities to excel in your chosen major
  • how to plan and develop your career as an artist
  • about workplace expectations and processes

This diploma also teaches you about the commitment required for a professional career in your chosen genre and develops life skills that will serve you well in any career.

Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.




11071NAT Diploma of Performing Arts

This qualification is made up of six compulsory core units and a minimum of nine elective units as described in the Course Units section. Electives are selected by trainers year by year according to what the cohort needs and what we have to offer.

Total supervised hours: 615 – 1,280 hours comprising 280 core hours and the remainder in elective hours depending on specific selections.

Total unsupervised hours: 255 – 480 hours which may comprise individual or group warm up sessions, external performance activities, research, individual practice times for such things as vocal development, choreography, learning of performance parts or lines, character development, rehearsals, meetings, interviews or interactions with relevant personnel in the performing arts and related industries.

There are no pre-requisites for any of the units, nor are there any sequencing requirements; they may be completed in any order.

There are no specific exits points from this course to provide for vocational or educational outcomes.