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CPPSS1001 Studio 1: Foundation Skills

This course is an introduction to studio based practice in Performing Arts, divided into three strands: Acting, Movement and Voice. The commencement of training grounds the emerging performer in processbased experiences and activities designed to open creative pathways. Students will encounter a variety of holistic practices and methodologies that will prepare them for the creative journey ahead as an expressive human being. Acting: During this initial semester students will explore foundational skills of the actor¿s craft by focusing on the basic elements of performance. Student actors will be taught techniques that explore personal connection with material in the studio setting. Movement/Dance: The movement dance component of the course is designed to develop technical foundations and co-ordination. Students work at a skill level relevant to their physical capacity and prior learning, which facilitates optimum learning outcomes. Voice/Singing: This core discipline introduces vocal, verbal, imaginative, physical integration through the study of breath, singing repertoire and technique, vocal ensemble, vocal anatomy, voice and speech technique and body mapping. It consists of a series of practical exercises designed to liberate the emerging performer from the restrictive habits and tensions that prevent freedom of expression. Students will begin to develop the capacity to draw on a wide vocal range to ensure a rich, flexible and expressive voice.

Credit points
30
EFTSL
0.25
Band
Band2(GF1)

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.

The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).   

2025 student contribution amount: $2,329


2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $1,993

* If you are a continuing student (who commenced your course before 1 January 2021) you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 

For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands, the student contribution amount is determined by the accredited course. Visit our CSP page for further information, including a list of accredited courses. Students not studying in an accredited course will pay the fees listed above. 

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website. 

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website