Prerequisites/Additional entry requirements You must complete a successful audition.
Important dates QTAC applications change of major or minor form and the QUT online registration form opens.
All applications and application forms close. Requests for applications and registrations after this date will not be considered. Make sure you allow adequate time to complete each stage of your application before application closing time.
Please note that the audition process involves pre-recording audition and personal statement videos for the first round and then a live audition via Zoom if you are successful in proceeding to the second round of auditions.
How to apply Step 1 Apply through QTAC.
Current KK34 Bachelor of Fine Arts single degree students changing major must instead submit a change of major or minor form.
Step 2 Complete the QUT online registration form. You must have a valid QTAC number or current QUT student ID number to complete this step.
As part of the application process you will be required to submit the following:
- supporting documentation
- two audition video YouTube links
- one personal statement YouTube link.
You must pay the non-refundable $75 application service fee via QUTPay. If you're applying via the Educational Access Scheme or the Centralised Assessment Selection Program you are exempt from the fee.
Your application is complete once you reach the confirmation notice screen and receive your confirmation email.
Step 3
Your video audition will then be assessed. You will be contacted in early October via the email address provided on your application if you have been successful in proceeding to a recall audition. Recall auditions will be conducted via Zoom in early October.
Supporting documentation
When submitting your online application you will be required to upload your supporting documentation. This should include:
- a CV of no more than two pages outlining both formal and informal learning and experiences in the field of acting
- a headshot or passport photo.
Please upload your supporting documentation as one combined file only.
Application preparation
Acting application preparation (PDF file 1.26 KB)
Acting audition pieces (PDF file 2.01 KB)
Recall auditions
If your audition is successful you'll be required to attend a recall audition via Zoom. We will provide the Zoom meeting IDs in the recall audition email.
Recall auditions will be conducted in early October.
If you do not attend your recall audition you won't be considered for a place in the course.
Audition feedback
Due to the large number of applications received the selection panel is unable to provide feedback to applicants.
When do I find out my audition outcome?
- QTAC applications: outcomes will be viewable from early November. The majority of offers will be made in mid-November and final offers prior to Christmas
- change of major or minor applications: if you have been recalled you will receive notification on your application outcome by no later than early January
Selection process
To be considered for an offer you need to:
- Pass the audition
- Have a competitive audition score
Prerequisites
You must have a:
- successful audition in Australia;
- completed Australian Year 12 or an equivalent qualification
Important Dates
The QUT online audition registration form opens.
Applications for semester 1 2024 close at 5pm Monday 26 September 2023 (Brisbane time).
How to apply
Step 1:
Apply for this course via the QUT Application Portal.
As part of your application you must submit your supporting documents including audition videos (via YouTube links).
Supporting documents and audition videos
When submitting your application form you will be required to submit supporting documents. This should include:
- CV of no more than two pages outlining both formal and informal learning and experiences in the field of acting;
- headshot or passport photo;
- you will also be required to film two audition videos and one personal statement video. These videos should be uploaded to YouTube and URL links provided with your application.
Audition videos preparation
Our online audition preparation tutorial will show you how to record your videos. When uploading videos to YouTube be sure to set to unlisted.
Personal statement video
Record a short video (three minutes maximum) of you talking directly to the camera responding to the questions below. Please note that there is no right or wrong answer. We want to understand a little about you.
- Who are you?
- Where do you live?
- What are you currently doing? (Are you working or at school? If at school which one? etc)
- What are your interests outside of acting?
- If you could change one thing in the world what would it be and why?
- What makes you want to study acting at QUT?
- What else would you like us to know about you?
Audition videos
Acting audition pieces (PDF file 2.01 KB)
Choose memorise and prepare for performance two contrasting monologues in English of no more than three minutes per piece. By contrasting we mean two pieces that show two different characters or aspects of yourself.
Set up your equipment to make two videos of you performing your monologues to the camera (one monologue in each video). For one of your monologues you should film yourself in a mid-shot (so we only see the upper part of your body and face). For the other monologue you should film yourself in a wide shot (so we see your whole body moving about in the space). Do not make any edits of the performances themselves other than to ensure that the lighting and sound levels are satisfactory.
Step 2:
Your audition videos will be assessed. You will be contacted in early October via the email address provided on your application if you have been successful in proceeding to a recall audition. Recall auditions will be conducted via Zoom in mid October.
Recall auditions
If your audition is successful you will be required to attend a recall audition via Zoom. We will provide the Zoom meeting IDs in the recall audition email.
Selection criteria
In the first round the selection panel considers your connection between body voice emotional accessibility and range. The panel looks for evidence of stage and screen presence and potential in addressing the possibilities of the text emotionally and intellectually.
In the recall the selection panel considers your expressivity screen and stage presence believability and ability to respond appropriately to direction. A sense of language rhythm and a capacity for sustained concentration is also highly regarded. The selection panel considers your identification with the thought process of your text and your potential for artistic development. The panel looks for evidence of a serious commitment to an acting career in stage film and television enthusiasm and readiness to take on challenges and a strong work ethic.
Audition feedback
Due to the large number of applications received the selection panel is unable to provide feedback to applicants.
