MJRU-THTRA v.1 Theatre Arts Major (BCA)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This major provides students with critical skills, theoretical understanding and practical training in the fields of historical and contemporary theatre and performance. Students are trained in areas of theatre and performance practice, including performance, directing, writing, devising, dramaturgy, critical analysis, stage management and theatre production. Students studying Theatre Arts as their major will study Core units in the Bachelor of Creative Arts and have the ability to study electives or a minor in another specialism.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply knowledge of the discipline of Theatre Arts to creative practice, production, practice-led research and interpretation. Conduct both theoretical and practice-led research methods to synthesis and evaluate diverse sources of information.
2. identify and initiate ways to develop performance skills and experience in order to develop learning; engage in critical and reflective practice in theory and practice to generate new knowledge and create original performance.
3. communicate and articulate ideas critically and practically applying appropriate contemporary Theatre Arts technologies, with an understanding of how voice, gesture, space and other staging techniques communicate meaning.
4. identify, engage and apply global perspectives within the fields of performance and performance making.
5. recognise the vital contribution of inter-cultural approaches to performance and performance making and demonstrate respect for Indigenous values, cultures and knowledges cultural.
6. initiate individual and collaborative projects based on a sound knowledge of the principles of the Theatre Arts field and best professional practice
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| THTR2002 | v.1 | Technical Theatre Fundamentals | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| THTR2001 | v.1 | Acting | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| THTR2003 | v.1 | Movement for the Actor | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| THTR3000 | v.1 | Directing Theatre | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| THTR3003 | v.1 | International Theatre | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| THTR3004 | v.1 | Australian Theatre | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| THTR3007 | v.1 | Contemporary Performance | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Options to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| VISA3005 | v.2 | Creative Arts Professional Practicum | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| THTR2004 | v.1 | Voice for the Actor | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Further Information
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