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Bachelor of Theatre Arts (BTHR) - BThA
CRICOS code (International applicants): 017700K
This program is offered only to continuing students.
No new admissions will be accepted. Students who are interested in
this study area should consider the Bachelor of Creative Arts
(Theatre).
| | On-campus |
| Campus: | Toowoomba |
| Fees: | Commonwealth supported place
Domestic full fee paying place
International full fee paying place
|
| Standard duration: | 3 years full-time |
Contact us
Current students
Telephone 1800 007 252 (within Australia freecall), +61 7 4631
2285 (from outside Australia), email usq.support@usq.edu.au or submit a question via .
In this section:
Acting major
During the three years full-time comprehensive experiential
training, acting students undergo classes and skills development in:
improvisation, text analysis, fitness training, Laban, voice, movement,
clown, character development techniques, rehearsal and performance
techniques, Shakespeare and dramatic verse, play-building, story structure
and development of original work, independent video production, acting
for film, television and radio, physical theatre, stage combat, singing,
children’s theatre and T.I.E, mask, career management, arts
business practice and industry ethics and policy.
Career opportunities
Actor, theatre, television announcer, community arts, film and
television.
Stage management and technical production major
Students undergo both practical and theoretical training in:
stage lighting, sound production and engineering, stage management,
film and television production, basic video editing and audiovisual
equipment operation, design for stage and TV, theatre history, events
management and arts’ administration. Throughout the first two
years of training students fulfil key production roles in a variety
of public productions mounted by Artsworx, the Faculty commercial
production house. Students work in a range of performance venues –
from the department TV and sound studios, to the Concert Hall, the
Arts Theatre and the world standard Empire Theatres. State-of-the-art
technical equipment is a feature of the work environment.
Career opportunities
Graduates are ‘job-ready’ for entry level careers
as stage managers, technical crew, events managers, production managers,
location managers and related production roles in live performance,
events and film and television. Stage Management students fulfil key
production roles in the annual Shakespeare in Queen’s Park Festival.
The hands on training in mounting this major multi-performance event
is unique among Australian training institutions and provides graduates
with a considerable advantage to their curriculum vitae.
Drama and theatre studies major
Students workshop and study dramatic literature and theory from
ancient to contemporary times, and complete practical projects that
further apply and explore learned theory. The interface between theory
and practice are constantly explored throughout this degree. The 14
courses of the Drama and Theatre Studies major are divided into two
seven-course packages.
Note: While this program does involve some opportunity
for public performance, it is not a course dedicated to the training
of professional actors.
Career opportunities
This program is particularly suited to people pursuing entry-level
into the industry as community arts officers, youth theatre workers,
arts administrators, drama teachers and academics (with further study),
dramaturges and industry advisors/commentators. Dramaturge, theatre
researcher, arts administration, teacher (following teacher training),
community arts and youth theatre worker. Actor, announcer, stage manager,
community arts, director, playwright, dramaturge, theatre researcher,
arts administrator, teacher (following teacher training).
Program aims
The aims of the Bachelor of Theatre Arts program are:
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to produce graduates who will have a thorough knowledge and
understanding of the complex skills employed in the creation and execution
of drama and theatre
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to produce theatre practitioners skilled in working for a variety
of audiences in the areas of the stage and, for actors, film and television
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to develop graduates who will have a thorough knowledge of performance
theory and of the history and conventions of dramatic writing and
theatre practice
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to provide a basic understanding of some of the contemporary
issues relating to society in general and Australian society in particular.
Program objectives
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Theatre Arts program,
students will:
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demonstrate skills and work methods associated with professional
theatre
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demonstrate specialist skills in a particular aspect of theatre;
viz Stage Management and Technical Production, or Acting, or Drama
and Theatre Studies
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possess a practical and critical understanding of the nature
and structure of all aspects of performance
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demonstrate an ability to contribute to theatre arts in a professional,
educational, community or commercial context
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possess an understanding of the basic theatre conventions together
with an understanding of the historical development of theatre in
general
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demonstrate an understanding of the skills, knowledge and values
required by the ¾«¶«´«Ã½app's core curriculum.
Admission requirements
Applicants will normally have completed year 12 or equivalent
with a satisfactory achievement in English as well as the following:
ACTING
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Audition consisting of 2 monologues, 1 classical set by USQ
and 1 of own choice; 1 contemporary scene, short song and interview.
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Callback if initial audition is successful.
STAGE MANAGEMENT
DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES
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Submit a completed project consisting of a 1000 word essay as
well as listing main reasons for wishing to pursue this program.
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Presentation of a performance requirement based on content of
own choice with at least one facet of the work being original.
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Interview to discuss process of developing the material and
artistic interests.
International applicants must have met the or have completed the .
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government
makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and
you as a student pay a , which varies depending on the
courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the .
Commonwealth Supported students may
be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .
Domestic full fee paying place
Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through
the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the
courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the .
Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders,
Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who reside
outside Australia pay full tuition fees.
Domestic full fee paying
students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government
loan called .
International full fee paying place
International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending
on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus,
via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees
for a particular course via the .
Program structure
The Bachelor of Theatre Arts program consists of 24 units, comprising
a major study, core studies and, in some instances, minor studies.
The program is available in the on-campus mode only for Acting and
Stage Management Majors.
A summary of the units in each component of the program is as
follows:
| Academic Plan |
Major |
Core |
Minor |
Elective |
Total |
| Acting |
21 |
3 |
|
|
24 |
| Stage Management and Technical Production |
21 |
3 |
|
|
24 |
| Drama and Theatre Studies |
14 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
24 |
Required time limits
Students have a maximum of 9 years to complete this program.
Core courses
All students must take the core courses , , and an alternative
Faculty of Arts from this list below:
Major studies
Students taking the Bachelor of Theatre Arts program may specialise
in one of three major areas of study:
Minor studies
Students enrolled in the Drama and Theatre Studies major may
take any (except the Drama minor) listed in the relevant
section of this Handbook. Other students may take a minor study only
with the special permission of the Program Co-ordinator.
In this section:
Third year in 2009 Drama and Theatre Studies major recommended
enrolment pattern
Students currently enrolled in this program are requested to
contact their Program Coordinator on +61 4631 1105 or email studyarts@usq.edu.au to discuss a study plan.
| Course | Year of program and semester
in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements |
|---|
On-campus
(ONC) | Distance education
(EXT) | Online
(WEB) |
|---|
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem |
|---|
| THE2006 Theatre Manifesto | 3 | 1 | | | | | |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | | | |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | | | |
| Minor/elective | | | | | | | |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | | Pre-requisite: |
| THE2007 Renaissance Drama | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | | |
| Minor/elective | | | | | | | |
| Minor/elective | | | | | | | |
Third year in 2009 Acting major recommended enrolment pattern
| Course | Year of program and semester
in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements |
|---|
On-campus
(ONC) | Distance education
(EXT) | Online
(WEB) |
|---|
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem |
|---|
| 3 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: and and and and and and Students must be enrolled in the following Program: BCRA |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | | | |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | | | |
| Elective* | | | | | | | |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | | Pre-requisite: |
| Elective# | | | | | | | |
|
Choose one of the following two courses:
|
| | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | | |
| Elective | | | | | | | |
Notes
Five units in Semester 1 and only three units in Semester 2.
Third year in 2009 Stage management and technical production
major recommended enrolment pattern
| Course | Year of program and semester
in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements |
|---|
On-campus
(ONC) | Distance education
(EXT) | Online
(WEB) |
|---|
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem |
|---|
| 3 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | | | |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | | | |
| Elective | 3 | 1 | | | | | |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | | Pre-requisite: |
|
Choose one of the following two courses:
|
| | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | | |
|
Or
|
| Elective | 3 | 2 | | | | | |
Notes
Five units in Semester 1 and only three units in Semester 2.
Second year in 2009 Drama and theatre studies major recommended
enrolment pattern
| Course | Year of program and semester
in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements |
|---|
On-campus
(ONC) | Distance education
(EXT) | Online
(WEB) |
|---|
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem |
|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | | |
| THE2006 Theatre Manifesto | 2 | 1 | | | | | |
| 2 | 1 | | | | | |
| Minor | | | | | | | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | | |
| THE2007 Renaissance Drama | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | | |
|
Choose one of the following two courses:
|
| | 2 | 2 | | | | | |
| | 2 | 2 | | | | | |
| Minor/elective | | | | | | | |
Third year in 2010 Drama and theatre studies major recommended
enrolment pattern
| Course | Year of program and semester
in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements |
|---|
On-campus
(ONC) | Distance education
(EXT) | Online
(WEB) |
|---|
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem |
|---|
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | | | |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | | | |
| 3 | 1 | | | | | |
| Minor/elective | 3 | 1 | | | | | |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | | Pre-requisite: |
| 3 | 2 | | | | | Prerequisite: or |
| Minor/elective | 3 | 2 | | | | | |
| Minor/elective | 3 | 2 | | | | | |
Second year in 2009 Acting major recommended enrolment pattern
| Course | Year of program and semester
in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements |
|---|
On-campus
(ONC) | Distance education
(EXT) | Online
(WEB) |
|---|
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem |
|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | | |
| 2 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: and and and and Students must be enrolled in the Program: BCRA |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | | |
| 2 | 1 | | | | | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | | |
| | | | | | | Pre-requisite: and and and and Students must be enrolled in Program: BCRA |
| 2 | 2 | | | | | Pre-requisite: ( and ) or ( and ) or ( and and ) or ( and ) |
| Elective* | | | | | | | |
Third year in 2010 Acting major recommended enrolment pattern
| Course | Year of program and semester
in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements | Comments |
|---|
On-campus
(ONC) | Distance education
(EXT) | Online
(WEB) |
|---|
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem |
|---|
| 3 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: and and and and and and Students must be enrolled in the following Program: BCRA | 2 units |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | | | | |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | | | | |
| Elective | 3 | 1 | | | | | | |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | | | |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | | Pre-requisite: | |
| 3 | 2 | | | | | Prerequisite: or | |
Notes
Five units in Semester 1 and only three units in Semester 2.