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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 Torts B
DRA102 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
DRA202 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
DRA206 Contracts A
DRA301 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
EGL205 Contracts B

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN200 Social Research
DRA203 Property A
DRA204 Constitutional Law
CMN312 Equity & Trusts

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

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DRA100 Property B
DRA102 Corporations Law
DRA202 Civil Procedure
DRA206 Administrative Law