Theatre Studies is offered at undergraduate level, as a 3-year major in a Bachelor of Arts degree, at Honours level and at further postgraduate levels. Units and areas of study cover the history, theory and practice of theatre and drama. Students have an opportunity to study both externally (off-campus or distance education) or internally (on-campus).
Why study Theatre?
Theatre Studies at UNE has a long tradition of combining the theoretical and practical aspects of theatre. All postgraduate work is expected to integrate a practical understanding with an awareness of theoretical concerns, and suitable facilities for performance work are made available. Theatre staff have had extensive experience in vocational drama schools or the professional theatre.
The current facilities include two performance studios, rehearsal rooms, lecture and seminar spaces, a comprehensive single and multiple-copy script library, dressing rooms, as well as construction and storage spaces for scenery, costumes and properties. Students have access to the University's Arts Theatre, with a proscenium stage and fly tower.
Technical Officers are in charge of set construction, lighting and all equipment and are available to give advice and instruction in the technical areas of theatre.
The School stages major public productions as well as experimental productions arising out of coursework and research. In addition, the School is closely linked with theatre groups from the city. There are many opportunities for postgraduate students to initiate or participate in practical theatre projects which relate to their theoretical studies.
UNE has excellent teaching facilities, a long history of performing arts activity and is located halfway between Sydney and Brisbane. These features make it particularly attractive for postgraduate students who want to get away for a time from the distractions of metropolitan life to concentrate on research while still keeping in touch with major theatre events in the capital cities.
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Undergraduate Theatre Studies
Students who want to focus their studies on Theatre should enrol in a Bachelor of Arts and undertake a Theatre Studies major (see below).
Undergraduate level Theatre Studies units can also be counted towards a variety of other degrees from UNE.
For more information, please see our Undergraduate Information page.
A Major in Theatre Studies
Students who wish to major in Theatre Studies must undertake
Both THEA 110 and THEA 111;
and
36 credit points in Theatre Studies at 300 level.
For a description of units offered by the School, as well as a explanation of unit codes, please see our unit list.
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Honours in Theatre Studies
Honours is taken after completing a Bachelor degree with results that meet admission criteria. It can be taken as a one year full-time or two year part-time course, either internally or externally.
For more information about Honours in the School of English, Communciation and Theatre, please see the Honours Information webpage.
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Postgraduate Theatre Studies
There are many opportunities for postgraduate study in the School of English, Communication and Theatre including the Master of Arts by Coursework, Master of Arts by Dissertation and the Doctor of Philosophy, as well as a number of Graduate Certificates. For more information, please visit our Postgraduate Information page.
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Enrolment Information
For information about enrolment, examinations and degree administration please contact:
The Student Centre
TC Lamble Building
UNE, NSW 2351
AUSTRALIA
phone: +61 2 6773 4444
email: studentcentre@une.edu.au
http://www.une.edu.au/studentcentre
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Employment Opportunities
Teaching
Most students graduating with a major in Theatre Studies at present move into teaching in the secondary school system. With the continuing growth of Drama as an HSC subject in New South Wales, there is substantial demand for teachers with theatre training.
Theatre Industry
Many Theatre Studies graduates go on to work in the theatre profession as actors, directors, designers, stage managers and dramaturgs, among a variety of other roles.
Actor Training
Some students progress from university to specialised actor training institutions such as NIDA or VCA.
Postgraduate Study
Other students proceed to further postgraduate study, often with the intention of becoming scholars and teachers in the university system.
Personal Interest and Career Development
Many students study theatre for interest or because they want to develop performance and presentation skills in preparation for careers in areas such as business, the public service or law.
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Further information
Further information can be obtained from one of the School Administrators:
email: ect@une.edu.au
or contact
Ms Gill Willis
Project Manager
phone: +61 2 6773 2023
email: gwillis2@une.edu.au
room: E11 - LG 20
Mrs Helena Davies
Administrative Assistant to the Head of School
phone: +61 2 6773 2534
email: hdavies@une.edu.au
room: E11 - LG 17
Ms Nicola Speden
Administrative Assistant
phone: +61 2 6773 2620
email: nspeden2@une.edu.au
room: E11 - LG 22
or from
Professor Adrian Kiernander
phone: +61 2 6773 2478
email: akiernan@une.edu.au
http://www.une.edu.au/ect/staff/akiernan.php |
