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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 New Venture Growth
DRA102 New Venture Establishment
DRA202 New Venture Operation
DRA206 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
DRA301 Introductory Bioscience
EGL205 Human Physiology

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN200 Introduction to Nutrition
DRA203 Food in Society
DRA204 Public Health Foundations
CMN312 Chemistry

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

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DRA100 Science Research Methods
DRA102 Food Studies
DRA202
DRA206 Public Health Nutrition