Bachelor of Theatre and Performance
Why study the Bachelor of Theatre and Performance at UNE?
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 distance-education 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.
Career Opportunities
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.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
72.55 / 142013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
For more information, click hereNew domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BThPerf | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 2012 ATAR | 72.55 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 OP | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | ||||||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. |
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| Advanced Standing | Students may apply for advanced standing towards the degree on the basis of previous tertiary study. |
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| Academic Colours |
Spectrum Green (BCC 100) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) up to three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Listed Units | 84 cps |
| Elective Units | 36 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Articulation Program
This program is articulated with the two-year Diploma of Performance Practice of the Actors College of Theatre and Television where candidates have successfully completed the Diploma offered at that institution. Candidates must pass units to the value of 84 credit points including at least 36 credit points at 300-level.
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Theatre and Performance.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims | The course aims are currently unavailable. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
This course provides an extensive coverage of the major contours of Western theatre history from the point of view of the range of theatre practitioners including the playwright, actor, director and audience.
Communication Skills
This course encourages and develops competence in a range of written communication skills and includes oral presentations, public performance, online discussions, report and essay writing.
Global Perspectives
Students in this course are encouraged to develop a global perspective by thinking about the history of Western theatre and its portrayal of different ways of performing culture.
Information Literacy
Students will acquire and practise information literacy through the use of both conventional and new means of researching information and documenting their own practice.
Life-Long Learning
Students in this course develop an appreciation for theatre and will also develop the skills for ongoing life-long learning about theatre practice and everything that relates to it.
Problem Solving
Much of the work for assessment in this course involves problem solving. Students confront intellectual, practical and artistic problems and find innovative and original solutions in both practical and research activities in theatre.
Social Responsibility
Because play scripts deal with issues confronting people living their lives in fictional worlds that parallel the world in which we live, theatre practice should always focus on and explore ethical questions and issues of social responsibility. An understanding of the ethics of theatre practice and socially responsible theatre practice are major features of this course.
Team Work
Theatre practice is always a collaborative exercise involving performers, backstage workers and audiences; it thus demands and rewards high levels of skill in the area of teamwork.
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