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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 Insurance and Risk Management
DRA102 Personal Investment Management
DRA202 Tax and Estate Planning
DRA206 Financial Plan Construction
DRA301 The Dynamic Actor
EGL205 The Creative Entrepreneur

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN200 Devising
DRA203 Directing and Producing
DRA204 Final Performance Project
CMN312 Tax and Estate Planning

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

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DRA100 Property Law
DRA102 Accounting Principles
DRA202 Business Analytics
DRA206 Introduction to Economics