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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 Inorganic Chemistry
DRA102 Chemistry
DRA202 Advanced Biological Chemistry
DRA206 Physical Chemistry
DRA301 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
EGL205 Environmental Chemistry

PLUS select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN200 Introductory Bioscience
DRA203 Food in Society
DRA204 Public Health Foundations
CMN312 Chemistry

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

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DRA100 Science Research Methods
DRA102 Introduction to Nutrition
DRA202 Food Studies
DRA206 Principles of Nutrition