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Theatre and Performance

Drama student production of Hamlet

In the Theatre and Performance major, you’ll study theatre history, acting, directing and performance leadership, culminating in a fully realised original performance. The major is designed to prepare you to work as a performance maker or educator in the vibrant live performance industry.

Depending on your choice of electives, you can work with a professional director, explore physical theatre, develop your scriptwriting, or undertake an industry placement to build practical skills and valuable industry networks.

This major also builds skills in communication, creative problem solving, critical analysis, teamwork, time management and leadership.

Career opportunities

Director, actor, playwright, producer, educator, performer, community arts worker.

Major (8)

For a major in Theatre and Performance, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DRA100 Introduction to Practice Competencies in Nursing
DRA102 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
DRA202 Contexts of practice: child, youth and family
DRA206 Health Law and Ethics
DRA301 Preparation for Practice 2
EGL205 Nursing Practice 2

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN200 Drug Therapy
DRA203 Contexts of Practice: Health Alteration
DRA204 Preparation for Practice 3
CMN312 Nursing Practice 3

**Note: Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts completing the major in Theatre and Performance are required to complete CMN312

Minor (4)

For a minor in Theatre and Performance, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
DRA100 Nursing Internship
DRA102 Preparation and Nursing Practice 4
DRA202 Contexts of Practice: Complex Care
DRA206