Bachelor of Theatre (Specialisation)

Central Queensland University

About

The Bachelor of Theatre (Specialisation) is designed to provide specialist training in music theatre, drama, technical theatre and theatre studies (distance option).

If you are studying the music theatre, drama or technical theatre specialisations on campus, you will be involved in a comprehensive conservatoire style environment with expectations of high standards of performance and scholarship.

A rigorous performance schedule in various University, community and professional settings is one of the strengths of this course.

If you are studying the theatre studies specialisation by distance, you will have the opportunity to build your understanding of theatre as part of the broader community through studies that include creative writing and the investigation of the practice of theatre in historical and contemporary contexts.

A range of adjunct units and electives allows students the opportunity to pursue additional studies in music, or add other allied skills and knowledge in areas of professional and personal interest such as other creative arts and arts administration, events management, education, business, multimedia design and professional communication to their study course.

Structure

Core Drama Major Music Theatre Major Technical Theatre Major Theatre Studies Major

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major

Core Structure

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Number of units: 6 Total credit points: 36
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Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
--> THTR12123 Theatre Studies 1: Music Theatre History -->
--> THTR11121 Theatre Studies 2: Introduction to Script Analysis -->
--> THTR13124 Theatre Studies 3: Mask, Myth and Ritual -->
--> THTR13125 Theatre Studies 4: From Page to Stage -->
--> THTR13126 Theatre Studies 5: Realism to Epic Theatre -->
--> THTR13127 Theatre Studies 6: Dada to Post-Modern Theatre -->

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major

Drama Major

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Number of units: 18 Total credit points: 108
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Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
--> THTR11102 Production 1 -->
--> THTR11103 Production 2 -->
--> THTR12104 Production 3 -->
--> THTR12105 Production 4 -->
--> THTR13106 Production 5 -->
--> THTR13107 Production 6 -->
--> THTR11123 Principal Performance Studios 1 -->
--> THTR11124 Principal Performance Studios 2 -->
--> THTR12121 Principal Performance Studios 3 -->
--> THTR12122 Principal Performance Studios 4 -->
--> THTR13122 Principal Performance Studios 5 -->
--> THTR13123 Principal Performance Studios 6 -->

Students wishing to graduate with the Drama major should undertake 6 electives from anywhere in the University.

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major

Music Theatre Major

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Number of units: 18 Total credit points: 108
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Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
--> MUSC11394 Music Language Studies 1 -->
--> MUSC11395 Music Language Studies 2 -->
--> THTR11102 Production 1 -->
--> THTR11103 Production 2 -->
--> THTR12104 Production 3 -->
--> THTR12105 Production 4 -->
--> THTR13106 Production 5 -->
--> THTR13107 Production 6 -->
--> THTR11123 Principal Performance Studios 1 -->
--> THTR11124 Principal Performance Studios 2 -->
--> THTR12121 Principal Performance Studios 3 -->
--> THTR12122 Principal Performance Studios 4 -->
--> THTR13122 Principal Performance Studios 5 -->
--> THTR13123 Principal Performance Studios 6 -->

Students must complete 4 elective units from anywhere in the University.

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major

Technical Theatre Major

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Number of units: 18 Total credit points: 108
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Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
--> THTR11102 Production 1 -->
--> THTR11103 Production 2 -->
--> THTR12104 Production 3 -->
--> THTR12105 Production 4 -->
--> THTR13106 Production 5 -->
--> THTR13107 Production 6 -->
--> THTR11123 Principal Performance Studios 1 -->
--> THTR11124 Principal Performance Studios 2 -->
--> THTR12121 Principal Performance Studios 3 -->
--> THTR12122 Principal Performance Studios 4 -->
--> THTR13122 Principal Performance Studios 5 -->
--> THTR13123 Principal Performance Studios 6 -->

Students wishing to graduate with the Technical Theatre major should undertake 6 electives from anywhere in the University.

Course Structure

--> In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major

Theatre Studies Major

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Number of units: 18 Total credit points: 108

NOTE: This major is available for study by distance education only.

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Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
--> MUSC11384 Arts in Perspective -->
--> PERF11021 Community Arts -->
--> WRIT11023 Beginning Creative Writing -->
--> WRIT12010 Creative Writing: Adventures in Craft -->
--> LITR19056 Shakespeare Today -->
--> PERF11028 Creative & Performing Arts Topic 1 -->
--> PERF11029 Creative & Performing Arts Topic 2 -->
--> PERF12018 Creative & Performing Arts Project 1 -->
--> PERF12019 Creative & Performing Arts Project 2 -->
--> MUSC13293 Advanced Studio Teaching Methods -->

Students must complete 8 electives from anywhere in the university.

Entry requirements

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Entry Scores

Entry Requirements

Audition and interview

Security Requirements

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Health Requirements

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Assumed Knowledge

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Fees and Charges

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Learning outcomes

Core Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes

Drama Learning Outcomes

  • 1.
  • Demonstrate skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques of a broad range of theatrical styles
  • 2.
  • Develop and evaluate theatrical, cultural and artistic ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively, and through engaging with scholarship and research
  • 3.
  • Apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce and realise theatrical works, performances and other forms of creative expression
  • 4.
  • Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments to do with theatre and the arts in modes suited to a range of audiences, informed by inquiry and scholarship
  • 5.
  • Work independently and collaboratively in theatre in response to authentic project demands in a variety of roles, such as performer, dramaturge, producer, director, critic and manager
  • 6.
  • Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice in theatre
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  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning -->
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge -->
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas --> -->
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence -->
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas --> -->
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship --> --> -->
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts --> --> --> -->
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters --> --> -->

Music Theatre Learning Outcomes

  • 1.
  • Demonstrate skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques of a broad range of musical and theatrical styles
  • 2.
  • Develop and evaluate theatrical, cultural and artistic ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively, and through engaging with scholarship and research
  • 3.
  • Apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce and realise theatrical works, performances and other forms of creative expression
  • 4.
  • Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments to do with theatre and the arts in modes suited to a range of audiences, informed by inquiry and scholarship
  • 5.
  • Work independently and collaboratively in theatre in response to authentic project demands in a variety of roles, such as performer, choreographer, producer, director, critic and manager
  • 6.
  • Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice in theatre
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  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning -->
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge -->
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas --> -->
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence -->
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas --> -->
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship --> --> -->
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts --> --> --> -->
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters --> --> -->

Technical Theatre Learning Outcomes

  • 1.
  • Demonstrate skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques of a broad range of theatrical styles
  • 2.
  • Develop and evaluate theatrical, cultural and artistic ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively, and through engaging with scholarship and research
  • 3.
  • Apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce and realise theatrical works, performances and other forms of creative expression
  • 4.
  • Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments to do with theatre and the arts in modes suited to a range of audiences, informed by inquiry and scholarship
  • 5.
  • Work independently and collaboratively in theatre in response to authentic project demands in a variety of roles, such as producer, director, designer and manager
  • 6.
  • Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice in theatre
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  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning -->
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge -->
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas --> -->
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence -->
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas --> -->
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship --> --> -->
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts --> --> --> -->
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters --> --> -->

Theatre Studies Learning Outcomes

  • 1.
  • Apply knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques of a broad range of theatrical styles to various creative projects
  • 2.
  • Develop and evaluate theatrical, cultural and artistic ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively, and through engaging with scholarship and research
  • 3.
  • Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments to do with theatre and the arts in modes suited to a range of audiences, informed by inquiry and scholarship
  • 4.
  • Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice in theatre
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  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning -->
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge --> -->
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas --> --> -->
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence --> --> --> -->
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas --> -->
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship -->
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts --> -->
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters --> --> -->

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