Create your career in theatre and performance.
Designed and taught by theatre- and performance-makers, this program will build your skills through studies in acting, directing, devising, theatre history, leadership, script-writing, voice, and design. Upon graduation you will have the skills to work in theatre and performance or transfer your skills to a range of related professions.
New program commencing 2019. Subject to final approval.
Designed and taught by theatre- and performance-makers, this program will build your skills through studies in acting, directing, devising, theatre history, leadership, script-writing, voice, and design. Upon graduation you will have the skills to work in theatre and performance or transfer your skills to a range of related professions.
In this program you will:
- Engage in studies of acting, directing, devising, theatre history, leadership, script-writing, voice and design.
- Build performance making skills.
- Work alongside a professional theatre director in the creation of a theatrical production.
- Undertake industry placements, and develop practical skills and valuable industry networks.
- Hone your communication, problem solving, critical analysis, team work, time management, and leadership skills.
Career opportunities:
- Stage manager
- Actor
- Playwright
- Director
- Producer
- Educator
* New program commencing 2019. Subject to final approval.
Program structure
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CMN101 International Marketing
CMN103 Food Marketing
DES101 Sport and Event Marketing
DRA100 International Marketing
DRA102 Food Marketing
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 120 units
CMN200 Advanced Discipline Readings
CMN312 Advanced Research Methods
CMN313 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship*
DRA202 Introduction to the Creative Industries
DRA203 The Language of Design
DRA204 Acting 1: The actor's craft
DRA206 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre
DRA301 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
EGL205 Industry Project 2: Communication
MUS200 Creativity, Design and Communication Project*
Elective courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 elective courses from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law) or (Science, Health, Education and Engineering). Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete an additional major or minor.
*New course, subject to final approval
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses
Program Notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on Student visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses