Certificate IV in Performing Arts

Express your creative talent and start building your career. Get to know the industry better and bring your creative vision to life with our 10293NAT Certificate IV in Performing Arts.

ACPA’s 10293NAT Certificate IV in Performing Arts course is designed for students ready to take their first step into the performing arts industry, improve their pathways into tertiary education, or prepare for future employment.

The course is offered over twelve months full-time at the ACPA studios in the Judith Wright Centre of the Performing Arts.

Delivered through eleven core units and four electives, this course teaches:

Listening, music theory and vocal / instrumental skills
Health and fitness, physical conditioning, nutrition, and health and safety stage presence, vocal development, and common theatre conventions public speaking and presentation skills
The historical, social and cultural significance of drama and theatre traditional cultural dance, modern fusion, hip hop, contemporary and ballet

This is a nationally accredited professional qualification in which Indigenous students are encouraged to participate.

Indigenous peoples are encouraged to apply.

10293NAT Certificate IV in Performing Arts

This qualification is made up of eleven core units and four electives as described in the Course Units section.

Total unsupervised hours may comprise of:

Undertaking work experience performance opportunities
Completing written assignments / projects
Completing self-study to revise and reinforce areas of knowledge
Conducting research and rehearsal requirements for productions
Workplace practice / application of skills and knowledge acquired through supervised learning activites

Total supervised hours: 690

Total unsupervised hours: 435 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.

Early exit points are not applicable.

A Statement of Attainmnet will be issued for any unit of competency completed if the full qualification in not completed.

Certificate Core Units

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core/ Elective	Nominal Hours
BSBWHS201	Contribute to health and safety of self and others	Core	35
CUADAN203	Perform basic jazz dance technique	Core	20
CUADAN411	Develop expertise in cultural dance technique	Core	25
CUAPRF307	Develop performance techniques	Core	70
CUAPRF402	Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer	Core	95
CUAPRF405	Rehearse technique for performance	Core	35
CUAMPF407	Develop vocal techniques	Core	35
CUARES503	Analyse cultural history and theory	Core	35
CUAVOS302	Develop vocal techniques for use in performance	Core	35
CUAWHS401	Apply movement and behavioural principles to physical conditioning	Core	35
PATIMP401	Develop skills in improvisation	Core	35

Certificate Elective Units

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core/ Elective	Nominal Hours
CUAACT301	Develop basic acting techniques	Elective	30
CUAPRF301	Create and tell stories	Elective	25
CUAPRF306	Develop musical theatre techniques	Elective	100
CUAMPF404	Perform music as part of a group	Elective	80

There are no essential entry requirements for this course. Learners are recommended to have completed Year 12 at High School and to have language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Year 10 High School standard. LLN support is to be made available where required.

Entry flexibility is possible for a person without Year 11 equivalence. Considering individual personal circumstances will include, but is not limited to mature entry, portfolio of work, and/or a performance audition.

Students who wish to submit evidence of prior learning are requested to complete the Recognition of Prior Learning Form (available from ACPA administration), attach supporting evidence, and submit everything to ACPA for consideration at admin@acpa.edu.au. Further information is available upon request.

It’s important for all potential students to also note that in line with the Queensland Department of Education and Training’s policy guidelines, after completing a diploma or advanced diploma level qualification, students will no longer be eligible for a government-subsidised training place in an equivalent program at another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Certificate IV in Performing Arts

Express your creative talent and start building your career. Get to know the industry better and bring your creative vision to life with our 10293NAT Certificate IV in Performing Arts.

Course Outline

Course Units

Entry Requirements

FEES

Certificate Core Units

Certificate Elective Units