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.

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Study location: Sunshine Coast

Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code: 098459K
Commence: Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time): 3 years
Annual tuition fee 2022: A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee *: A$73,200

Footnotes

Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
* Estimated tuition fees are based on 2022 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.

Study location QTAC code: Sunshine Coast 011471
Minimum selection threshold: ATAR - 52.00 Rank - 52
USC 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 2022: Commonwealth supported places

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Total courses: 24
Total units: 288

Student profile: Explore the likely peer cohort in the student profile data
Inherent Academic Requirements: Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.
Program coordinator: Dr Carl Walling

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

What will I study?

Select your location, starting year and starting semester below to display your program structure and study sequence.

The study sequence ONLY represents the CURRENT program structure. Students MUST follow their commencing structure and use this study sequence to guide enrolment.

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Program structure

Total units:

Study sequence

Program structure

Introductory courses (7) 84 units

CMN101 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
CMN103 Introduction to the Creative Industries
CMN107 Communication for the Creative Professional
DES101 Elements of Design
DRA100 Acting 1: The actor's craft
DRA102 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre
MUS101 Intro to Songwriting and Performance

Developing courses (5) 60 units

CMN200 Writing for Screens
DRA202 Directing Performance: Contemporary Perspectives
DRA206 Acting 2: Contemporary Voice and Text
EGL205 Imagined Homelands: An Exploration of Australian Literature
MUS200 Performance 2

Graduate courses (4) 48 units

BCI302 Work Integrated Learning Project
BCI303 Work Integrated Learning Placement
DRA300 Theatre Production
DRA301 Devising Performance

Elective courses (8) 96 units

Select 8 elective courses from the undergraduate elective course options. Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete courses in the available Creative Industries disciplines.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 288

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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 (100 coded) 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

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