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Theatre Arts Double Degree Major (BA/BCom)

  • Non-Award

The Theatre Arts double degree major provides comprehensive training in creative practice and theory for passionate theatre artists. Students gain skills in acting, directing, writing, dramaturgy, and production, with opportunities to participate in numerous productions annually.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
2 semesters full-time
Course Code
MDDU-PERFS

About this course

Overview

The Theatre Arts double degree major equips you with all the creative practice and the theory you need to perform both on and off the stage. It is a comprehensive training ground for passionate theatre artists.

At Curtin you will benefit from studying the longest established theatre arts course in Western Australia.

You'll develop the full range of fundamental skills, theoretical understanding, and practical experience of theatre and performance practice. These include:

  • acting
  • directing
  • writing and devising
  • dramaturgy
  • critical analysis
  • stage management
  • theatre production.

You'll learn from artists-in-residence who have professional production experience, and you could apply your skills in the Hayman Theatre Company's on-campus public production program.

You'll have the opportunity to work on five major productions and up to 20 student directed productions each year. Staged on campus and in venues around Perth, these productions range from classical drama to contemporary works.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • apply knowledge of the field of Theatre Arts to creative practice, production, practice-led research and interpretation
  • critically analyse the elements of performance both in theory and practice to generate new knowledge and create original performance
  • conduct both theoretical and practice-led research that evaluates and synthesises diverse sources of information
  • articulate ideas, critically and practically, with an understanding of how voice, gesture, space and other staging techniques communicate meaning
  • operate appropriate theatre technology within creative productions
  • identify and initiate ways to develop their skills and experience in order to continue their learning and development; engage in critical and reflective practice
  • identify and apply international perspectives within the fields of performance and performance making
  • recognise the vital contribution of inter-cultural approaches to performance and performance making and demonstrate respect for cultural diversity
  • initiate individual and collaborative projects based on a sound knowledge of the principles of the Theatre Arts field and best professional practice

Career pathways

### What jobs can the Theatre Arts course lead to?**Careers** * Actor * Stage / film / TV director * Performing arts technician * Playwright * Production crew * Stage manager**Industries** * Theatre and screen * Screen advertising

Credit for prior study or work

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How to apply

## How to applyPlease review information on how to apply for the campus of your choiceApply now * The offering information on this website applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.The information on this page may be subject to change. In particular, CurtinUniversity may change the content, method or location of delivery or tuitionfees of courses.While Curtin uses reasonable efforts to ensure that the information providedon this page is accurate and up to date, errors and omissions sometimes occur.Curtin makes no warranty, representation or undertaking (expressed or implied)nor does it assume any legal liability (direct or indirect) for the accuracy,completeness or usefulness of any information.View courses information disclaimer. * Curtin course code: MDDU-PERFS * Last updated on: 14 October 2025