ObjectivesThe Bachelor of Theatre (Specialisation) includes specialisations Musical Theatre (the 'triple-threat'), Drama (Actor's craft) and Dance (contemporary and classical). This program requires three years of full-time or six years of part-time study to complete. The program is unique in Queensland in that all three specialisations are offered within the same, purpose-built space. Even though there are three separate pathways through the program that can be chosen, the degree itself maintains a carefully designed cohesion and integrated structure, thereby maximising opportunities for cross-collaboration, production work and community engagement.
Entry requirementsAudition
Academic titleBachelor of Theatre (Specialisation)
Course description
Career Opportunities
The Theatre (Specialisation) is designed for students seeking a profession in the entertainment industry as an actor, dancer, musical theatre performer or a combination of any these skill sets as a collaborative artist. Graduates can undertake further study toward gaining professional skills as a director, choreographer, designer, technician or theatre manager.
The degree also provides excellent pathways for careers in education, creative industries and arts administration.
Program Structure
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 24 courses/144 units of credit
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Theatre (specialisation) students must complete a total of 24 courses, 144 units of credit. The schedule is designed for full-time students who usually enrol in 4 courese per term (24 units of credit). Part-time students should, therefore, modify the scheule to meet their own needs - observing all pre and co-requisite requirements.
Course Code Course Name
All students must complete:
*the six compulsory Faculty/University Core:
Level One
EDED11449 Principles of University Learning
FAHE11001 Managing E-Learning
Advanced Level
FAHE12001 Communication in the Digital Age
FAHE12002 Work in the 21st Century
FAHE13001 Professional Skills
FAHE13004 The Global Future
The following 6 compulsory Music courses:
MUSC11405 Language of Modern Music 1
MUSC11406 Language of Modern Music 2
THTR11118 Stagecraft 1
THTR11119 Stagecraft 2
THTR11122 Voice and Speech 1
THTR12120 Voice and Speech 2
1 x 6 course specialisation as follows
The Music Theatre specialisation student must additionally complete
THTR11116 Principal Studios 1
THTR11117 Principal Studios 2
THTR12116 Principal Studios 3
THTR12117 Principal Studios 4
THTR13119 Principal Studios 6
The Drama specialization students must additionally complete:
THTR11114 Principal Drama Studios 1
THTR11115 Principal Drama Studios 2
THTR12114 Principal Drama Studios 3
THTR12115 Principal Drama Studios 4
THTR13116 Principal Drama Studios 5
THTR13117 Principal Drama Studios 6
The Dance specialization students must additionally complete:
THTR11112 Principal Dance Studios 1
THTR11113 Principal Dance Studios 2
THTR12112 Principal Dance Studios 3
THTR12113 Principal Dance Studios 4
THTR13114 Principal Dance Studios 5
THTR13115 Principal Dance Studios 6