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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 Migrants' Lives in the World
DRA102 20th Century and Beyond: A History
DRA202 About Japan: Current Perspectives
DRA206 International Community Development and Global Justice
DRA301 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
EGL205 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN200 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
DRA203 Understanding Cultural Diversity
DRA204 Think Health
CMN312 Introduction to Behavioural Health

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

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DRA100 Health Promotion Principles
DRA102 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
DRA202 Introduction to International Relations: An Australian Perspective
DRA206 Global Environmental Politics