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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 Microbial Pathogenesis
DRA102 Immunology
DRA202 Molecular Biology
DRA206 Innovation Management and Professional Development
DRA301 Leading and Managing Organisations
EGL205 Marketing in a Global Environment

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN200 Evidenced Based Decision Making
DRA203 Finance and Accounting for Managers
DRA204 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
CMN312 Innovation Management and Professional Development

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

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DRA100 Leading and Managing Organisations
DRA102 Evidenced Based Decision Making
DRA202 Finance and Accounting for Managers
DRA206 Strategy, Governance and Ethics