Master of Applied Theatre Studies

The Master of Applied Theatre Studies provides students with a unique opportunity to study applied theatre and performance at a postgraduate level entirely via distance education.

This is currently the only course of its nature in Australia.

Course Aims

This Masters Degree (Coursework) provides extended learning opportunities in applied theatre and performance studies by distance education. It offers those people who have already completed an undergraduate degree the opportunity to continue university study, either to further career or professional aspirations. Specifically targeted at teachers and practitioners of theatre both in Australia and internationally, combining theory and practice, research and application.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of theatre theory and production; research and apply established theories to a body of knowledge or practice; demonstrate expert cognitive, technical and creative skills in theatre and performance to interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences; research, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice; plan and execute a substantial research based performance project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship; apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and ethical conduct as a practitioner and learner; and show initiative in exploring career and further learning pathways and opportunities with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability; consistently take responsibility for seeking improved learning and maintaining accurate evidence of learning achievements from within formal course experiences; and demonstrate the ability to plan a course of action for further learning and continuing professional practice.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline Graduates will be able to demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of theatre theory and production (in Australian and/or global context) and apply knowledge at an advanced level in professional contexts or to solve problems. Communication Skills Graduates will be able to demonstrate expert cognitive, technical and creative skills in theatre and performance to interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Problem Solving Graduates will be able to plan and execute a substantial research based performance project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship. Information Literacy Graduates will be able to research, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Graduates will be able to demonstrate professional and ethical conduct in their theatre practice and in providing balanced and accurate research. Lifelong Learning Graduates will be able to show initiative in exploring career and further learning pathways and opportunities with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability; consistently take responsibility for seeking improved learning and maintaining accurate evidence of learning achievements from within formal course experiences; and demonstrate the ability to plan a course of action for further learning and continuing professional practice. Independence and Collaboration Graduates will be able to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability both independently and in collaboration with others.