CM06 Associate Degree of Theatre

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major
  3. Complete 1 minor

Core Structure

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

These core units provide you with the opportunity to be involved in fully staged theatrical productions, either as a performer or as part of the technical/creative team. You will be mentored by various industry professionals while you apply your skills in various types of theatrical performances and further your knowledge in theatre production.

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR11102 Production 1
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR11103 Production 2
Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR12104 Production 3
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR12105 Production 4

DRAMA Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

If you are completing the Drama specialisation will also need to select one of the elective 4-pack minors.This will enable you to study breadth units that can be used to enhance your employment opportunities in theatre.

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR11123 Principal Performance Studios 1
THTR11125 Theatre: Stage, Screen and Musicals
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR11124 Principal Performance Studios 2
THTR11126 Origins of Theatre
Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR12121 Principal Performance Studios 3
THTR12124 Australian Theatre: Stage and Screen
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR12122 Principal Performance Studios 4
THTR12125 Comedy and Theatre

MUSIC THEATRE Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

If you are completing the Music Theatre specialisation, you will also need to select the 4-pack minor: Discovering Theatre.

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC11414 Music Theatre Voice 1
THTR11123 Principal Performance Studios 1
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC11415 Music Theatre Voice 2
THTR11124 Principal Performance Studios 2
Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC12420 Music Theatre Voice 3
THTR12121 Principal Performance Studios 3
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC12421 Music Theatre Voice 4
THTR12122 Principal Performance Studios 4

TECHNICAL THEATRE Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

If you are completing the Technical Theatre specialisation, you will also need to select the 4-pack minor: Discovering Theatre.

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR11123 Principal Performance Studios 1
MMST11009 Digital Video and Audio
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR11124 Principal Performance Studios 2
DGTL11001 Foundations of Animation
Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR12121 Principal Performance Studios 3
DGTL12013 Writing for the Screen
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR12122 Principal Performance Studios 4
DGTL12015 Video Editing and Post-Production

Discovering Theatre Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Discovering Theatre minor provides you with a broad scope exploration of theatre connected to the contemporary context. Study areas include musical theatre and Australian drama. Additionally you will explore the origins of theatre through a study of ancient drama. The minor is rounded out with a study of comedy in theatre looking at its evolution and application in contemporary forms of theatre. You will learn about traditions and methods of styles of theatre and develop an understanding of the power of theatre.

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR11125 Theatre: Stage, Screen and Musicals
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR11126 Origins of Theatre
Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR12124 Australian Theatre: Stage and Screen
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR12125 Comedy and Theatre

Liberal Arts Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

It is possible to select the Liberal Arts minor if you want to transfer credit from another course to the Bachelor of Theatre, or to transfer credit for units studied as part of an international study experience, provided you meet the CQUniversity requirements and are approved for this transfer of credit.You will require the approval of the Head of Course to enrol in the Liberal Arts minor, as well as approval for the choice of units to be included in this minor. Please seek advice from the Course Advice Team in the first instance if you want to undertake the Liberal Arts minor.

Literary Studies Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Literary Studies minor provides you with an opportunity to explore a selection of literature for the ideas explored, and the values revealed about our lived and imaginary experiences. You will be introduced to discipline critical debates. You will develop advanced reading skills by writing about what you are reading and you will learn how to analyse texts across a range of genres.

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
LITR11056 Introduction to Literature
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
LITR11043 The Short Story
Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
LITR19049 Romantic and Contemporary Poetry
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
LITR19056 Shakespeare Today

Video Production Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

This pack includes units of study in digital video production, screenwriting, narrative film-making, video editing and post-production. You will develop skills using industry-standard software tools such as Adobe Premiere and Adobe Audition.

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MMST11009 Digital Video and Audio
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
DGTL12015 Video Editing and Post-Production
Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
DGTL12013 Writing for the Screen
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
DGTL13008 Visual Storytelling

World History Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The World History minor uses the survey history approach to introduce you to some world histories, including ancient, medieval, modern and the twentieth century eras. You will explore major transformations of our past to gain knowledge of what motivated these changes. You will gain skills in using historical evidence to articulate well rounded and convincing arguments for key questions. This minor also includes a unit on Australia's environmental history, where you will explore the nexus between the human world and the physical environment and look at changes over time.

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
HIST11037 Dawn of Humanity: An Introduction to World History
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
HIST11038 The Modern World Emerges: An Overview
Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
HIST19038 20th Century: Crucible of the Modern World
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
EVST19015 Australian Environmental History

Writing Stories Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

In the Writing Stories minor you will develop and refine your skills in writing engaging works for different audiences and markets. You will learn to think critically about writing and be able to produce narratives in fiction and non-fiction. The Writing Stories minor also offers you the chance to practice the art of telling compelling tales by experimenting with various forms and genres.

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
WRIT11023 Beginning Creative Writing
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
WRIT11025 Creative Nonfiction
Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
WRIT12010 Creative Writing: Adventures in Craft
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
WRIT13013 Writing Project