11360NAT · AQF Level 6
Advanced Diploma of Acting
The 11360NAT Advanced Diploma of Acting is a specialist postgraduate-equivalent qualification for actors seeking to professionalise and credential their practice. Unlike drama school conservatoire programs, this accredited VET qualification can be recognised for RPL and prior learning, making it accessible to experienced performers who never pursued formal training earlier in their careers.
- Qualification code
- 11360NAT
- AQF level
- Level 6
- Duration
- 18–24 months
- Delivery
- Online, Blended
- Price range
- From $4,000
What you'll learn
- Advanced screen acting: camera technique, self-taping, and on-set protocol
- Stage acting: heightened text, classical performance, and contemporary practice
- Character development, script analysis, and character research
- Audition technique for screen, stage, and commercial performance
- Industry navigation: agents, casting directors, and production networks
- Voice and body: accent work, physical characterisation, and vocal range
- Acting for motion capture, voiceover, and digital performance
Career outcomes
Typical roles held by graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Acting. Salary ranges sourced from SEEK Salary Insights 2025.
Screen Actor
Variable
Stage Actor
Variable
Acting Coach / Teacher
$60,000–$95,000
Voiceover Artist
Variable
Entry requirements
Applicants typically hold a Diploma in Acting, Performing Arts, or Theatre, or demonstrate equivalent experience through a professional audition or performance portfolio submission.
RPL available for this qualification
Experienced actors with 5+ years of professional credits in screen or stage production may qualify for RPL. Performance CVs, show reels, and production contracts can support your application.
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