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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 Discovering Management
DRA102 Introduction to Data Science
DRA202 Programming Fundamentals
DRA206 Foundations of Computer Security
DRA301 Design Methods
EGL205 Introduction to Systems Design

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN200 Computer Networks
DRA203 Science Research Methods
DRA204 Introduction to Interactive Media
CMN312 Geographic Information Science and Technology

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

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DRA100 Systems Analysis and Design
DRA102 Database Design
DRA202 Responsive Design and Wearable Technologies
DRA206 Bringing Data to Life