FAQS

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All ACA graduates have the possibility of continuing their training in the future for just over 2 semesters thereby gaining a Bachelor of Theatre Studies via the University of New England. Your Advanced Diploma will count for 84 Credit points toward a total required of 144. This would be suitable for students interested in teaching, writing, directing, producing and many other areas of work.

Some institutions may offer credit points in recognition of your training and some may not, you will need to enquire directly with the institution. Our Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting) will provide all the sufficient training for a career in the performing arts and stands on its own as a qualification. Some students wish to extend this qualification for other career purposes.

Entry into the Full-time Course is by audition only. ACA can only consider RPL status after a place has been offered in the course. Generally it is a requirement that students attend all classes as the importance of developing the ensemble is a highly valued aspect of the training offered.

Transcripts of results & corresponding certification is issued to students when they finish their full-time study at ACA.  A fee applies for the re-issuing of certification & procedures are in place for the re-issuing of any qualification documents. Download the Request Form here Please contact Reception by emailing info@acasydney.com.au or phone us on 9310 4077.

In terms of career training and industry preparation, absolutely. But we adopt an accelerated training environment and philosophy as well as our unique 2.5 year structure. This means you will cover the essential core material but over a shorter time and graduate 5 months prior to the other schools. Our teaching year is also 9 - 10 weeks longer than the other schools and our work hours also longer (8.30am - 6.30pm).

Absolutely. You will graduate with an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting). As the Centre was founded 1987 and the Full-Time Acting Course began in 1990, our track record is proven and the industry greatly respects, supports and welcomes our graduates. The industry feedback we receive is outstanding. We invite you to enquire within the industry and you’ll quickly find out.

The curriculum and teaching practices all reflect the industry of today whilst giving you a fusion of traditional technique through contemporary training. Our graduates are industry-skilled and ready to work onstage or on set with rigour, enthusiasm, commitment and care. We believe a professional is someone other professionals wish to work with. Our grads exemplify this.

We accept approximately 24 students and commit to train and graduate each and every one of them. If they commit to, travel with, and achieve the levels of excellence available to every student, they will graduate. Therefore you won’t find fear and damaging competition as a dynamic of this program – the space is clear for everyone to work at their very best and, to go beyond.

An extensive list of guests including casting directors, agents, producers  and directors are invited to come and view our graduating year when they are launched into the industry 6 months prior to the other institutions. This means graduates are ready for castings and work immediately upon graduation and are graduating in the middle of a working year and not at its close.