Major 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.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Double Degrees
Career outcomes
Careers
- Actor
- Stage / film / TV director
- Performing arts technician
- Playwright
- Production crew
- Stage manager
Industries
- Theatre and screen
- Screen advertising
Why study at Curtin?
Transferable skills
Humanities courses teach transferable skills for international careers.
Get the Curtin edge
Access to leadership programs, specialist facilities and industry placements give you a competitive edge in the job market.
Industry links
Curtin’s Hayman Theatre stages up to 25 productions per year.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this degree either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Double Degrees
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