Theatre and Performance
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Theatre and Performance, the Bachelor of Arts (Theatre) and the Master of Applied Theatre Studies at UNE are unique courses in both practical and theoretical aspects of theatre. They are offered full-time and part-time, to both on- and off-campus students.
Why Study Theatre and Performance at UNE?
The UNE Theatre and Performance program has been developed by innovative and knowledgeable teachers who combine scholarship with practical and professional experience. In 2007 the program was given a prestigious national award by the Carrick Institute (now the Australian Learning and Teaching Council) for its innovative teaching methods.
The Theatre and Performance program at UNE is relevant to almost everyone, from those students who want to gain some experience in public speaking, oral communication and presentation through to experienced theatre practitioners and teachers who want to enhance and enrich their knowledge and professional skills.
The Bachelor of Theatre and Performance examines theatre through a balance of theory and practice, and from many points of view. Different units of study focus on the roles of the actor, playwright, director, dramaturg, critic, theatre historian, scholar, teacher and audience. They look at Australian theatre and world theatre, at popular and classic forms.
Ever thought about studying Theatre off campus?
At UNE you can study a range of courses with a full major in both practical and theoretical Theatre Studies by distance education. This is relevant to people wanting to teach Drama in secondary schools, those who want to develop their skills or knowledge in order to be involved in the practice of theatre, either professionally or as part of an amateur group, and those who simply want to learn more about the history of theatre, its practice, and its role in our society.
Distance education at UNE (also known as off-campus, external study, correspondence learning or open learning) means that you can study for the whole degree from your home without needing to relocate to Armidale. Some units of study have mandatory intensive schools which require attendance on campus, usually for four days, during the relevant semester, but many others have online components which mean that students do not have to travel to Armidale to complete the unit.
Courses
Bachelor’s courses in which you can major in Theatre and Performance
Bachelor of Theatre and Performance
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching
You can also study Theatre and Performance as an elective in almost any Bachelor’s course offered at UNE; check the course rules to see how many electives you are permitted to include. Apart from the Bachelor of Theatre and Performance, there are no auditions. Any student accepted into UNE is welcome to enrol in the introductory units (THEA 110 and THEA 111) and then progress to more advanced units after satisfactorily completing them.
Undergraduate Diplomas in which you can study Theatre and Performance
Advanced Diploma in Arts
Postgraduate course work awards in which you can study Theatre and Performance
Graduate Certificate in Arts
Graduate Diploma in Humanities
Master of Arts
Bachelor Honours
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
Postgraduate Research
Master of Arts with Honours
Doctor of Philosophy
Units
THEA 110/THEA 210 Introduction to Live Performance and Presentation
THEA 111 The Playwright and the Play
THEA234 Speaking in Public
THEA 301 The Classic Play and Performance Now
THEA 302 Approaches to Creative Arts Performance and Analysis
Please read About THEA 302 first. A satisfactory proposal must be completed and approved before permission to enrol in the unit is complete.
THEA 307 The Actor's Craft
THEA 317 Australia on Stage
THEA 318 Minorities and Majorities in Australian Theatre
THEA 321 Scriptwriting for the Theatre
THEA 330 The Role of the Director
THEA 333 Directing and Production
THEA 401H Theatre Studies Hons Coursework
THEA 402H Theatre Studies Hons Dissertation
THEA 501 Performance Preparation and Research
THEA 502 Performance Proposal
THEA 503 Advanced Theatre Performance and Analysis
EDAE317 Drama Skills for Secondary Teachers
EACL 325 Tragedy in Europe and Asia
EACL 326 Comedy in Europe and Asia
Thinking about studying ARTS 301 or ARTS 302?
If you are interested in enrolling in the independent study units ARTS 301 Research and Professional Practice or ARTS302 Research and Professional Practice II, please read About ARTS 301/302 first. You will need to fill in a Project Proposal Formand have your project approved before enrolling.
If you are enrolled in a postgraduate award, you might like to consider enrolling in ARTS501 or ARTS502, which are also project- and/or research-oriented units.
ARTS 301 Research and Professional Practice
ARTS302 Research and Professional Practice II
ARTS501 Arts Research and Professional Practice
ARTS502 Dissertation Unit
Careers
Many of our graduates have gone on to work as drama teachers in secondary schools. Some have progressed to specialised actor-training institutions and work in the profession. Others are employed in a range of occupations where exceptional oral communication and public presentation skills are required.
Partnerships, Networks and Industry Links
AusStage: Gateway to the Australian Performing Arts
Australasian Association for Theatre, Drama and Performance Studies
Facilities
Theatre and Performance at UNE has a fully-equipped theatre with a fly tower, two workshop studios, a wardrobe and props room, a carpentry workshop and a script library. UNE is also home to the Campbell Howard collection of Australian play scripts and the Stage on Screen collection of video materials on Australian theatre.
Contacts
Professor Adrian Kiernander
Convenor of Theatre and Performance
School of Arts
University of New England
ARMIDALE NSW 2351
Australia
Telephone (02) 6773 3755. International: +61 2 6773 3755.
Facsimile (02) 6773 2623. International: +61 2 6773 2623.
email: akiernan@une.edu.au
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