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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 Biology
DRA102 Business Study Skills
DRA202 Mathematical Methods for Science and Engineering
DRA206 Chemistry
DRA301 Organic Chemistry
EGL205 Inorganic Chemistry

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN200 Physical Chemistry
DRA203 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
DRA204 Green Chemistry for Industry and Energy Production
CMN312 Environmental 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 Medicinal Organic Chemistry

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DRA100 Biochemistry
DRA102 Analytical Sciences
DRA202 Inorganic Chemistry
DRA206 Physical Chemistry