Theatre Studies
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Theatre Studies and Bachelor of Arts (Theatre) and the Master of Applied Theatre Studies at UNE are unique degrees 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 at UNE?
The UNE Theatre Studies 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 Studies 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 Studies 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.
At UNE Theatre 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.
Courses
Bachelor degrees
Bachelor of Theatre Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Bachelor Honours
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
Undergraduate Diploma awards
Advanced Diploma in Arts
Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Arts
Graduate Diploma in Humanities
Master of Applied Theatre Studies
Postgraduate Research
Master of Arts with Honours
Doctor of Philosophy
Units
Theatre Studies Units
THEA 110/THEA 210 Introduction to Live Performance and Presentation
THEA 111 The Playwright and the Play
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 Australian Theatre History
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
Interdisciplinary Units
*ECTW 300* If you are interested in enrolling in ECTW 300 Research and Professional Practice, please read About ECTW 300 first. You will find a link to the Project Proposal Form on this page. This form must be completed and approved BEFORE permission to enrol in the unit is complete.
ECTW 300 Research and Professional Practice
ECTW 324 Culture Industries
ECTW 402 Dissertation Unit
ALIT 324 Greek and Roman Drama
EUCL 325 European Tragedy
EUCL 326 European Comedy
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 Studies 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 Studies
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
Administrative Assistant for Theatre Studies
Helena Davies
Telephone (02) 6773 2534
email: hdavies@une.edu.au