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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.

New program commencing 2019. Subject to final approval.

Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011471
Minimum selection threshold
OP - New * Rank - New *
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 2018
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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

* New program commencing 2019. Subject to final approval.

Program structure

Introductory courses (6) 72 units

CMN101 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
CMN103 Introduction to Creative Writing
DES101 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
DRA100 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
DRA102 Editing for the Communications Professional

Developing and Graduate courses (10) 120 units

CMN200 The Writer and the Law
CMN312 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN313 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
DRA202 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
DRA203 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
DRA204 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
DRA206 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
DRA301 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
EGL205 Introduction to Creative Writing
MUS200 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero

Elective courses (8) 96 units

Select 8 elective courses from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law) or (Science, Health, Education and Engineering). Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete an additional major or minor.

*New course, subject to final approval

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 courses, including core 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