Bachelor of Theatre and Performance

Bachelor

This course is not offered in 2021. This degree offers an experience of theatre from a range of different points of view - the actor, the director, the playwright, the critic and the audience member.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time, 10 years part-time

Course Code

BThPerf, 061359G

ATAR

72.55

About this course

This course is not offered in 2021.

This degree offers an experience of theatre from a range of different points of view - the actor, the director, the playwright, the critic and the audience member. It begins with introductions to the roles of the actor and the writer as creators of theatre events, and then allows students to focus on playwriting, performing, and the informed study of theatre within society, both now and throughout Western history. There is a special focus on Australian theatre. At the end of their studies, students have the opportunity to focus on directing for the theatre. Both on-campus and online students complete a major in Theatre and Performance, and are encouraged to extend their studies in a wide range of other possible disciplines in the arts and humanities fields.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see

Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule

and

Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures

);

or

(b) hold an approved qualification from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation under the Articulation Programs.

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

critically analyse and synthesise theatre and performance methodologies and theories in historical and socio-cultural contexts, in practice and scholarship;
critically evaluate the contribution of theatre makers and audiences to the theatrical and cultural event;
demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative performance skills and exercise critical thinking and judgement in performance;
communicate ideas effectively in written, oral and performance forms; and
exercise initiative and judgement in planning, problem-solving and decision-making and work effectively in collaboration and independently.

Career pathways

Opportunities in acting and performing, directing and further studies in the arts and humanities fields.

Theatre and Performance provides the fundamental training for those wanting to enter the theatre profession, but it also gives valuable experience in a wide range of career skills, including oral communication, public presentation, teamwork, creative thinking (a quality which is in great demand among employers) and problem solving. Many graduates in theatre and performance find work as teachers of Drama in the secondary school system, but they can be found in a wide variety of other careers: it is useful preparation for any career in the public gaze, including journalism, teaching, law, and business.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of New England (UNE).

88.1%

Overall satisfaction

81%

Skill scale

78.6%

Teaching scale

67.7%

Employed full-time

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