Bachelor of Performing Arts

This exciting program is designed for the contemporary performer.

A sustainable career in the performing arts requires a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to training.

At our renowned Arts Academy we provide the skills to develop your practice through a comprehensive curriculum that includes classes in acting, singing, voice, movement, dance, creativity, theatre-making, aerobic fitness and mindfulness.

We train you to maximise your versatility in the creative arts industry and prepare you for a range of career opportunities in music theatre, theatre, film, stage, screen, cabaret, opera, comedy, streaming platforms, multi-media and emerging creative industries.

Each day is intensive and rigorous;

though a combination of studio-based classes and public performances you will work alongside leading industry professionals:

theatre directors, music theatre performers, screen actors, composers, musical directors, designers and choreographers, amplifying your strengths while expanding your actors tool-kit.

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.

Year 1

Semester 1

COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOP 1 (COLLABORATION) ACACW1001, 15 credit points

FORUM 1: KNOWLEDGE AND CREATIVITY CAXDC1000, 15 credit points

STUDIO 1: FOUNDATION SKILLS CPPSS1001, 30 credit points

Semester 2

COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOP 2 (COLLABORATION) ACACW1002, 15 credit points

FORUM 2: CURATION, DISRUPTION AND ACTIVATION CAXDC1003, 15 credit points

STUDIO 2: FOUNDATION SKILLS CPPSS1002, 30 credit points

Year 2

Semester 1

ACTING PROJECT 1 CPPRO2101, 15 credit points

DANCE STUDIO 3 CPPSD2003, 15 credit points

VOICE STUDIO 3 CPPSV2003, 15 credit points

CRITICAL STUDIES IN THEATRE 3 PAATC2003, 15 credit points

Semester 2

ACTING PROJECT 2 CPPRO2102, 15 credit points

DANCE STUDIO 4 CPPSD2004, 15 credit points

VOICE STUDIO 4 CPPSV2004, 15 credit points

CRITICAL STUDIES IN THEATRE 4 PAATC2004, 15 credit points

Year 3

Semester 1

ACTING PROJECT 3: SCREEN AND SMALL ENSEMBLE PROJECTS CPPRO3103, 15 credit points

DANCE STUDIO 5 CPPSD3005, 15 credit points

VOICE STUDIO 5 CPPSV3005, 15 credit points

CRITICAL STUDIES 5 PACAC3005, 15 credit points

Semester 2

ACTING PROJECT 4: PRODUCTION AND SHOWCASE CPPRO3104, 15 credit points

DANCE STUDIO 6 CPPSD3006, 15 credit points

VOICE STUDIO 6 CPPSV3006, 15 credit points

CRITICAL STUDIES 6 PACAC3006, 15 credit points

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)

Prerequisites

• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English

Satisfactory completion of a Year 12

Compulsory: Selection is based on successful audition as well as completing a year 12 qualification (VCE/interstate or overseas equivalent), as well as meeting the prerequisite study requirements.Audition information including the application form and important dates can be found here .

Audition Workshop

Our audition preparation workshop is designed to give you the skills to be audition-ready. While there is no obligation for applicants to attend the program, it will give you the opportunity to practice your material in a supportive setting.

Please note that this is not an essential requirement for admission, however it may assist you to prepare for your audition.

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the FedUni Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST).

Audition Workshop

Our audition preparation workshop is designed to give you the skills to be audition-ready. While there is no obligation for applicants to attend the program, it will give you the opportunity to practice your material in a supportive setting.

Please note that this is not an essential requirement for admission, however it may assist you to prepare for your audition.

Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.

Audition Workshop

Our audition preparation workshop is designed to give you the skills to be audition-ready. While there is no obligation for applicants to attend the program, it will give you the opportunity to practice your material in a supportive setting.

Please note that this is not an essential requirement for admission, however it may assist you to prepare for your audition.

Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a personal statement detailing all relevant experience to strengthen their application.

Audition Workshop

Our audition preparation workshop is designed to give you the skills to be audition-ready. While there is no obligation for applicants to attend the program, it will give you the opportunity to practice your material in a supportive setting.

Please note that this is not an essential requirement for admission, however it may assist you to prepare for your audition.

Extra Requirements

Essential requirements for selection and application

Supplementary form

Compulsory: Applicants must complete and submit a supplementary application form to secure an audition. This online form can be accessed from here. The supplementary application form must be completed and submitted by by the end October for timely applicants or End of November for late applicants. Applicants must pay an audition fee of $65 with their supplementary application form.

Audition

Compulsory: The selection process involves an audition and, for shortlisted applicants, a call-back audition. Details about the audition, including key dates, how to prepare and audition locations, are available on the Arts Academy webpage.

All first round auditions will be digital and require a video submission.

Essential requirements for enrolment or graduation

Inherent Requirements

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