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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 Environment and Health
DRA102 Biodiversity and Ecology
DRA202 Communication and Thought
DRA206 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
DRA301 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
EGL205 Foundations of Sustainability

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN200 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability
DRA203 Communicating Sustainability
DRA204 Introduction to Mathematics
CMN312 Mathematics Foundations

**Note: Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts completing the major in Theatre and Performance are required to complete CMN312 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DRA100 Plant Diversity and Ecology
DRA102 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
DRA202 Planning and Environmental Law
DRA206 International Community Development and Global Justice