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1. Purpose
Course Description
This course adheres to the philosophy that in order to direct actors one must understand acting as an
art and methodology. Directing students will learn what it is to deal with actors. Students learn how to
identify a screenplays emotional beats and character objectives in order to improve their actors
performances. Students are prepared to not only communicate and collaborate with their actors, but
to actualize the best emotional outcome of a scene.
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to prepare the students to act and direct in the Digital Production
Workshops. Students will learn to analyze the material from the actors perspective and to be
comfortable communicating with the actor. Class sessions will be devoted to the actors tools, text
analysis, audition process and dealing with issues that may arise on and off set.
2. Pre-requisites
None
3. Units of Competency
Unit: CUFDRT502A Direct Performers
Units 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
2.5 2.6 2.7 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5
Skills S.1 S.2 S.3
Knowledge K.1 K.2 K.3 K.4 K.5
4. Subject Content
Student Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course students will have the ability to understand how actors analyze scripts
from the actors point of view. They will be able to find the characters objectives, obstacles, sub-text.
It will also enable directors to more fully understand the work of the actor so that they will be more
equipped to speak the language of the actor and understand the needs of the actor.
5. Assessment Strategy
5.1. Assessment Method
The following methods will be used:
Practical Assignments
Written Assignments
Exam on Theoretical Understanding
Weighting Procedures
The final grade is comprised of a Practical Assignments (Weighting 35%), Written Assignments
(Weighting of 35%), Exam on Theoretical Understanding (Weighting 30%).
Assignments are required to be handed in at 9.00am on the due date, before the beginning of class.
Attendance at all classes is necessary. It is the students responsibility to contact the New York Film
Academy Australia if they are unable to attend classes, workshops, field trips or meet with their
student group for assignments and productions. For information on the late submission of
assignments, refer to the NYFA Australia Student Handbook for more information. Below is the
Assessment Plan for this subject.
Assessment 1 Elements
1 - BSBCMM401A Make a 5 - BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe 9 - CUFDRT502A Direct
presentation (Core) workplace (Core) performers (Elective)
1. Prepare a presentation 1. Establish and maintain an OHS 1. Prepare for actual production.
2. Deliver a presentation system 2. Facilitate performances.
3. Review the presentation 2. Establish and maintain 3. Wrap production.
participative arrangements for the
management of OHS
3. Establish and maintain procedures
for identifying hazards, and
assessing and controlling risks
4. Establish and maintain a quality
OHS management system
Assessment 1 Elements
1 - BSBCMM401A Make a 9 - CUFDRT502A Direct
presentation (Core) performers (Elective)
1. Prepare a presentation 1. Prepare for actual production.
2. Deliver a presentation 2. Facilitate performances.
3. Review the presentation 3. Wrap production.
New York Film Academy Australia students are required to hand their work in on time. If there is a
problem that hinders a student from handing their work in by the prescribed due date, then the
situation must be detailed in writing (email acceptable) and submitted to the Trainer (and copied to the
Academic Manager) before the due date. The Trainer, in consultation with the Academic Manger, will
make a decision based on the merits of the case presented. For fairness, equality and consistency of
marking you need to follow these steps.
Resubmission When a student is not yet successful in an assessment piece they may be
eligible to resubmit the assignment at a time organised by the trainer. There
must be at least an 85% class attendance or evidence of extenuating
circumstances (financial or medical) for this to be considered.
Assessment Assignments need to be well presented with the NYFA Australia
requirements Assignment Cover Sheet and include: student name, subject,
assignment name, assignment number, date and index.
It is recommended that assignments be typed using a word processor.
Hand written assessment will not be accepted unless hand written work
is prescribed on the Assignment Sheet.
Assignments are to be handed in the NYFA Australia Administration
Office at 9am on the Due Date, before the beginning of class.
Keeping a copy of
Students need to ensure they keep a copy of any assignments they submit.
every assignment
Assessment You may find that many assignments will be due in the last week because
Schedules they often represent the finalisation and submission of ongoing work. These
should be worked on during the semester and not left till the last minute. The
date listed will often be the last date for submission but if you manage to
complete some of these assignments earlier you can submit them by
arrangement with your trainer and they will then be out of the way. If you
have any concerns in relation to the nature or conduct of your assessment or
the feedback on your assessment please discuss the issue with your trainer.
You can also lodge a Client Service Feedback form to NYFA Australia if you
wish.
6. Delivery
6.1. Delivery Strategy
This subject has both a theory and practical component since it aims to teach the principles then use
them in practice. The following delivery strategies will be used:
- Lectures
- Practical sessions
7. Schedule
CLASS PROGRAM COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT
#1 Communicating
What does it take to be a good communicator?
Listening vs. hearing e.g. Chinese whispers.
Having a clear point.
Checking that information lands.
Understanding perspective and egocentrism
does an actor care about the shoots?
Remember its all about what is the audience
seeing?
Everything comes back to story.
#2 Introduction to Acting What is it?
How do we define good acting?
Who do we consider good actors and why?
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20 century acting techniques: Meisner,
Stanislavski, Strassberg, Adler, etc.
An Actors perspective of Script Analysis
- Death of a Salesman Handout
- Discuss Character Bios &
Objectives
#3 Continuation of Script Analysis
Continuation of script analysis - further
exploration of Death of a Salesman; Actioning,
beat changes and transitive verbs.
How to communicate with an actor to tweak a
performance.
Stillness, relaxation and intent what youre
looking for in an audition.
How to write a character breakdown.
8. Exam Information
An exam on the theoretical understanding gained during the course including professional conduct, acting
techniques and means by which to hold auditions.
9. Expenses to Students
Costumes and props may be required by students for the Open Casting Call Workshop.
10. Textbook
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Attendance and Attendance is analysed on a weekly basis by actual and projected attendance
participation over the term. Domestic students must attend 85% of the scheduled course
for Domestic contact hours to achieve satisfactory attendance for the term. Students will be
Students sent a minimum of two warning letters when their projected attendance for the
term starts to fall at 80% and below.
Please refer to your NYFA Australia Student Handbook for additional information.
Attendance and It is a requirement of your international student visa granted under the Australian
participation Governments Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 that
for International International Students must attend at least 80% of classes.
Students
NYFA Australia Management and staff will monitor international student
attendance in all of its courses ensuring that student attendance percentages are
maintained in an accurate manner and appropriate support and counseling is
provided.
Where an International Students attendance is identified as 90% or below and at
risk of falling below 80% in any study period, the Overseas Student Contact
Officer (OSCO) will seek to make an appointment with the International Student to
determine the reasons for the reported non-attendance and verify if any
compassionate or compelling reasons exist for the non-attendance. Following the
meeting a warning letter may be issued.
Spread the assessment workload over the semester, although there will
generally need to be an end of semester cluster of assessments.
Provide constructive written feedback that students can use to improve their
performance in the unit.
Late As with industry standards it is the responsibility of the student to submit or attend
assignments scheduled assessments on set times and dates. If the student is unable to attend
or submit an assessment item by its due date, the student must notify the teacher
accordingly to apply for an extension.
If a student submits their assessment activity after the assessment date, but
before the end of their current enrolment period for that particular
module/competency, the activity will be marked. There will be no re-submission
option for late assessments after the unit/ competency has reached its allocated
completion date unless the student has pre-approved with their trainer.
If a student submits the assessment after the unit/ module has finished, or
receives a not yet competent for a late submission, the student will need to re-
enrol into the required unit/module before the assessment can be marked. Re-
enrolment in the unit/ module may not be able to occur until the following term.
Previous assessment activities already marked as competent can be carried
forward and only those elements deemed not yet competent need to be re-
submitted for assessment.
Resubmission When a student is not yet competent in an assessment piece they may be eligible
of assignments to resubmit an assignment or at a time organised by the trainer. There must be at
least an 85% class attendance or evidence of extenuating circumstances
(financial or medical) for this to be considered.
In the case where a student may fall below 50% of the required competency score
in a study period (no shorter than 10 weeks) training staff will contact the
Overseas Contact Officer who will initiate the Course Progress Intervention
Strategy, which will include but not be limited to providing the overseas student
with the following:
Students requiring the Course Progress Intervention Strategy may wish to appeal
their assessment result.
All due care is taken by NYFA Australia Training staff to support the student to the
place of competent completion of course units. However where a student records
competency scores below 50% in two consecutive study periods, NYFA Australia
management may commence enrolment cancellation procedures. Where a
student records competency scores below 50% in two consecutive study periods
NYFA Australia Management will notify the student in writing of their intention to
report their unsatisfactory course progress to DEEWR/DIAC. Students may
appeal the decision. (Refer to the NYFA Australia complaints and Appeals
Procedure)