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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 Public Health Foundations
DRA102 Think Health
DRA202 Introduction to Behavioural Health
DRA206 Health Research and Evidence
DRA301 Science Research Methods
EGL205 Issues in Social Media

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN200 Communication Campaign Planning
DRA203 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy
DRA204 Social Media Communication
CMN312 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning

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

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DRA100 Health Promotion Principles
DRA102 Podcasting and Radio News
DRA202 Concepts of Epidemiology
DRA206 Social Media: Monitoring and Measurement