Australian centre of Performing Art

Mission Statement

ACOPA / KANGAN INSTITUTE students from Media - Screen and Media will have the opportunity of combining their skills with students from Community Dance, Theatre and Events.

As part of the training/assessment criteria students will be required to combine their skills and choose at least two projects to work on in Screen and Theatre.

Students will have the opportunity to Produce Theatrical Productions and Short Films regularly at Club Voltaire. Ensemble teams will be encouraged to travel and perform in various venues throughout Victoria. Student Films/Music Videos and Documentaries will also be exhibited in Melbourne film clubs/venues.

ACOPA / KANGAN INSTITUTE students will be taught by Industry Professionals with an eclectic/diverse range of production/performance styles. We employ teachers from a variety of cultural and training backgrounds providing our students with a rich source of material to work with. We therefore encourage our students to explore, experiment and challenge themselves.

Membership Cards - All students will receive a 12-month membership card, which provides free entry to Club Voltaire Student Productions and a 20% discount on all non-student shows. Plus a 20% discount on all beverages bought at Club Voltaire. Discounts will also be on offer for Theatre / Film and a variety of retail outlets including health and fitness centres.

Course Pathway - Upon completion of our certificate courses, students will have the option of continuing with us or taking up further studies with another training body.

Career Options - ACOPA / KANGAN students will be assisted in developing / performing their own productions at Club Voltaire as well as pursuing other venue options.

Saddington Studios - Project Development - Screen / Theatre/ Multi Media

If Saddington Studios deems a concept to be commercially viable, we will assist in developing
the project.

We take pride in Training / Production and Promotion of Creative Talent and will do our very best to assist students in achieving their career objectives within the entertainment industry.

Screen / Media and Performing Arts students will have the opportunity of creating their own show reel and all students may have the opportunity of pursuing further pathways towards an Advanced Diploma.

News from The Australian Centre of Performing Arts

New Short Courses

Acting for Film, TV and Theatre

Australian Centre of Performing Arts - 10 Week Short Course in Film / Television

Lindsay Saddington is offering a 10 week short course in acting for film and television. Students will receive a certificate in participation upon completion.

Beginners/Intermediate:

February 6, Monday - 6 - 9pm
February 11, Saturday - 10 - 1pm

Intermediate/Advanced

February 7, Tuesday - 6 - 9pm
February 11, Saturday - 2 - 5pm

** Fee $450.00. Max students per class is 8.

Nationally Accredited Course in partnership with Kangan Institute.

Certificate III in Media

In this class you will be expected to work in front of camera and behind the scene: e.g. Camera Operator, Continuity, Costume, Make-up, Floor Manager, Director, Lighting, Script Writing, Scene/Script Coordinator.

Certificate IV in Screen and Media

The full time course in Screen and Media is a more advance professional level course which include a show reel, Theatrical Production, Music Video, as well as writing, developing and refining your own scripts.

The Australian Centre of Performing Arts (ACOPA) is seeking teachers for full time/ part time/ short courses.

Accredited teaching qualifications and practical experience required.

1. Screen Acting - Must have Directing/ Producing credits.

2. Stage Acting - Must have Directing/ Stage Management experience.

3. Musical Theatre/ Cabaret - Must have experience in contemporary innovative edgy production.

4. Singing / Voice / Speech - Must have some recording experience.

If you believe you match the following criteria please email your resume to admin@acopa.com.au