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Bachelor of Creative Industries (Theatre and Performance)

Create your career in theatre and performance.

Designed and taught by theatre- and performance-makers, this program will build your skills through studies in acting, directing, devising, theatre history, leadership, script-writing, voice, and design. Upon graduation you will have the skills to work in theatre and performance or transfer your skills to a range of related professions.

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
098459K
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Annual tuition fee 2021
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$73,200
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011471
Minimum selection threshold
ATAR - 55.00 OP - - Rank - 55
UniSC program code
AR307
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2021
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
24
Total units
288

Designed and taught by theatre- and performance-makers, this program will build your skills through studies in acting, directing, devising, theatre history, leadership, script-writing, voice, and design. Upon graduation you will have the skills to work in theatre and performance or transfer your skills to a range of related professions.

In this program you will:

  • Engage in studies of acting, directing, devising, theatre history, leadership, script-writing, voice and design.
  • Build performance making skills.
  • Work alongside a professional theatre director in the creation of a theatrical production.
  • Undertake industry placements, and develop practical skills and valuable industry networks.
  • Hone your communication, problem solving, critical analysis, team work, time management, and leadership skills.
Career opportunities:
  • Stage manager
  • Actor
  • Playwright
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Educator

Program structure

Introductory courses (6) 72 units

CMN101 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
CMN103 Business, Governance and Society
CMN107 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
DES101 Introduction to the Creative Industries
DRA100 Communication for the Creative Professional
DRA102 Elements of Design

Developing and Graduate courses (10) 120 units

CMN200 Acting 1: The actor's craft
CMN312 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre
CMN313 Writing for Screen
DRA202 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
DRA203 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
DRA204 Directing Performance: Contemporary Perspectives
DRA206 Physical Theatre
DRA301 Theatre Production
EGL205 Acting 2: Contemporary Shakespeare
MUS200 Devising Performance

Elective courses (8) 96 units

Select 8 elective courses from the undergraduate elective course options. Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete courses in the available Creative Industries disciplines.

Please note the total number of introductory courses that can be undertaken in this program is 120 units (10 courses).

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on Student visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses