Bachelor of Performance and Theatre

In the Bachelor of Performance and Theatre, students gain the skills to become practicing artists;

to produce work – through image, movement and text – that will make a difference in the world The degree gives students foundational skills in acting and performance, as well as practical and theoretical understanding of how theatre functions as an art form in contemporary environments.

It prepares students for performance work in many contexts:

on stage, behind the scenes and in the broader creative industries As well as the core subjects, students study ONE of two majors.

To qualify for award of this degree, the Bachelor of Performance and Theatre, a candidate must satisfactorily complete a total of at least 144 credit points, comprised of the following:

1. Core subjects for the Bachelor of Performance and Theatre, as outlined in the table below (54 credit points)

2. At least one of the following two majors:

• Acting Intensive (66 credit points)
• Theatre Making (48 credit points)

3. Elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points completed to 144. Electives may be chosen from:

• subjects in the major not taken and/or,
• the recommended electives for this degree, and/or,
• the general schedule of subjects.

Students may wish to use these electives to study a minor. Students studying the Theatre Making major may choose to complete a second major from within Law, Humanities and the Arts. Information regarding minors is available on the General Schedule of Minors page.

Note:

• No more than 60 credit points can be taken in 100-level subjects.

Bachelor of Performance and Theatre Core

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Appraise and reflect critically on contemporary theatre and performance and its social, historical and political context; 2 Communicate practical and conceptual ideas effectively and appropriately to a range of audiences and communities; 3 Apply theatre-making and acting skills, techniques, and processes to contemporary theatre and performance practice; 4 Foster and implement ethical and professional principles, in accordance with industry standards, to creative practice; 5 Formulate and produce ensemble and solo creative work in the field of contemporary theatre and performance