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ABORIGINAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

CERTIFICATE II IN PERFORMING ARTSINFORMATION PACK

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WELCOME TO THE PERFORMING ARTS INDUSTRY AT ACPA

ACPA is Australia’s only centre offering courses that

incorporate all performing arts genres.

Our individualised learning framework has resulted

in 90 percent of ACPA graduates securing full-time

or part-time employment or progressing to further

education.

We welcome Indigenous students from all over

Australia to learn from our global network of industry

experts, and to develop your potential as an arts

leader of the future.

ACPA commits to honouring tradition in a

contemporary context. Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander cultures tell stories and teach values

through performance. ACPA’s programs respect

this rich heritage of ceremony, singing, dancing and

yarning, in a modern context.

We encourage excellence, professionalism and

respect for Indigenous cultures, and the expression of

these cultures through contemporary performance.

Our work also contributes significantly to the Council

of Australian Governments’ (COAG) Closing the Gap

Initiative - maintaining, valuing and strengthening

Indigenous cultures and improving Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander people’s skills and employment

outcomes.

ACPA, an exemplary centre for contemporary

performing arts training and innovation, nurtures

excellence in the next generation of Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander performing artists and art

professionals.

Our efforts to achieve this vision are guided and

strengthened by:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ethics and

protocols

• Respect, Responsibility and Relationships

• Creativity and encouragement

• Accessibility

• Diversity

We now have the Certificate II in Performing Arts

available to eligible schools to provide this program

externally within the school. This program is an

excellent pathway for students who are interested in

studying Performing Arts at a tertiary level.

The Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts is

now offering the opportunity for eligible Secondary

Schools in QLD to partner with us to offer the

Certificate II in Performing Arts externally through

their school.

This means that your students can complete a

nationally accredited vocational qualification during

their senior years. This program is an excellent

pathway for students who are interested in studying

Performing Arts at a tertiary level.

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HELP YOUR STUDENTS DISCOVER THEIR PERFORMANCE POTENTIALCERTIFICATE II IN PERFORMING ARTS

ACPA’s 10192NAT Certificate II 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.

Delivered through nine compulsory core units of

music, dance and acting, this foundation 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

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible to deliver this program,

schools would require their trainer/teacher

to have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor or Arts (discipline must encompass dance, music and acting).

• Cert IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116).

• Work experience in the Performing Arts sector.

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

participate.

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COURSE OUTLINECERTIFICATE II IN PERFORMING ARTS

TOTAL SUPERVISED HOURS - 265 HOURS

TOTAL UNSUPERVISED HOURS - 350 HOURS

Total unsupervised hours may comprise of:

• Participating in community rehearsals and performances

• Rehearsing scripts, music, songs and dance routines

• Researching performing artists, performance styles,

background material for performances

• Monitoring and recording fitness levels, diet and training

program

• Liaising with community and elders

• Listening to music and watching films

Early exit points are not applicable.

A Statement of Attainment will be issued for any unit of

competency completed if the full qualification is not completed.

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CORE UNITSCERTIFICATE II IN PERFORMING ARTS

UNIT CODE UNIT TITLE NOMINAL HOURS

CUAACT301 Develop basic acting techniques 30

CUAMLT201 Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skills 25

CUADAN201 Develop basic dance techniques 20

CUADAN205 Perform basic contemporary dance techniques 45

CUSMPF301A Develop technical skills in performance 20

CUAPRF201 Prepare for performances 35

CUAMPF204 Play or sing music from simple written notation 30

CUAPRF305 Perform in ways that respect customary law, ethics and traditions 20

CUAWHS201 Develop a basic level of physical condition for dance performance 40

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS COURSE OFFERING

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.

If you would like more information about

this course please contact us on the below

details:

(07) 3216 1490training@acpa.edu.au

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Level 2, The Judith Wright Centre of Performing Arts 420 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

www.acpa.edu.au | training@acpa.edu.au

(07) 3216 1490

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