ObjectivesProduces graduates who are fully equipped to enter the theatre profession as performers in both musical and non musical areas, as well as film and television. Provides technical training in singing, music skills, specific dance forms, improvisation and acting, including acting for the camera. It also provides the opportunity for student performers to acquire specialist skills such as the creation and production of self‑devised material, arts management, and musical skills such as accompanying. By studying within the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, students will also have opportunities for practical experience in performances in a range of the performing arts. The practical experiences gained will be of importance in preparing graduates to work professionally in a wide range of theatre activity
Entry requirementsComprehensive auditions and interviews are normally held in November ‑ December. Information relating to audition & interview requirements and procedures is available from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
This course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
Year One - Full Year Unit Description Points
MTH1001 Music Skills 1 20
MTH1002 Vocal Skills 1 * 20
MTH1011 Dramatic Literature 1 10
MTH1021 Dance 1 * 20
MTH1031 Acting and Improvisation 1 * 20
MTH1042 Performance 1 * 20
MTH1013 History of the Arts 10
Year Two - Full Year
Unit Description Points
MTH2101 Music Skills 2 20
MTH2102 Vocal Skills 2 * 20
MTH2111 Dramatic Literature 2 10
MTH2113 History of Musical Theatre 10
MTH2121 Dance 2 * 20
MTH2131 Acting and Improvisation 2 * 20
MTH2142 Performance 2 * 20
Year Three - Full Year
Unit Description Points
MTH3001 Acting for Camera 10
MTH3201 Music Skills 3 20
MTH3202 Vocal Skills 3 * 20
MTH3221 Dance 3 * 20
MTH3231 Acting and Improvisation 3 * 20
MTH3203 Performance 3 * 20
PAM2006 Arts Management 10