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CL01 - Diploma of Theatre
Overview
Course Overview
In this course, you will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and performance skills related to theatre. On successful completion of the Diploma of Theatre, you may articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Theatre specialising in either music theatre, drama or technical theatre.
Career Information
The Diploma of Theatre is designed for students seeking to gain introductory knowledge and skills associated with theatre. The diploma also provides excellent pathways for further studies in theatre and careers in creative industries and arts administration.
Course Details
| Duration | 1 years full-time or 2 years part-time |
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| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 48 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
| Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
| Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | DipTheatre |
| AQF Level | Level 5: Diploma |
| Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.
Domestic Availability
Term 2 - 2026
Mackay
Term 1 - 2026
Mackay
Term 1 - 2025
Mackay
Term 2 - 2024
Mackay
Term 1 - 2024
Mackay
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International Availability
Term 2 - 2026
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2026
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2025
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2024
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2024
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
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For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact
13 CQUni (13 27 86) or send us an email at
http://contactus.cqu.edu.au/
Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
Academic Requirements
This course is an exit/interim award only.
Assumed Knowledge
This course is an exit/interim award only.
Security Requirements
Nil
Health Requirements
You will need to meet the inherent requirements for this course.
Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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| Exit Awards | Not applicable |
| Accreditation |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
| THTR11102 - Students enrolled in this unit are involved in the production of a staged theatre performance on campus, in a range of theatrical styles. Students work with industry mentors and staff in a simulated theatre company environment. Technical and performance skills and knowledge are embedded in the learning and teaching elements of this unit. Students also have the option to be involved in a social innovation theatre project as part of the learning in this unit. The project is typically completed in an intensive teaching period, and students are expected to show increasing levels of technical, artistic and creative competence through this series of units. |
| THTR11103 - Students enrolled in this unit are involved in the production of a staged theatre performance on campus, in a range of theatrical styles. Students work with industry mentors and staff in a simulated theatre company environment. Technical and performance skills and knowledge are embedded in the learning and teaching elements of this unit. Students also have the option to be involved in a social innovation theatre project as part of the learning in this unit. The project is typically completed in an intensive teaching period, and students are expected to show increasing levels of technical, artistic and creative competence through this series of units. |
Predicted Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| First Year | 2 |
| Second year | 2 |
| Third Year | 2 |
Inherent Requirements
There are currently no inherent requirements associated with this course.
Core Learning Outcomes
- 1. Demonstrate introductory skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques of a broad range of theatrical styles
- 2. Develop and evaluate musical, cultural and artistic ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively.
- 3. Apply relevant introductory skills and knowledge to produce and realise theatrical works, performances and other forms of creative expression
- 4. Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments to do with theatre in modes suited to a range of audiences at an introductory level
- 5. Work independently and collaboratively in theatre in response to authentic project demands in a variety of roles at an introductory level
- 6. Recognise and reflect at an introductory level on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice in theatre.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have technical and theoretical knowledge and concepts, with depth in some areas within a field of work and learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse, plan, design and evaluate approaches to unpredictable problems and/or management requirements | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have specialist technical and creative skills to express ideas and perspectives | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer knowledge and specialised skills to others and demonstrate understanding of knowledge | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate application with depth in some areas of specialisation, in known or changing contexts | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical and/or creative skills in a range of situations | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations with responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad parameters for quantity and quality | ||||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others and plan, coordinate and evaluate the work of teams within broad but generally well- defined parameters | ||||||
| 10. FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE sufficient to undertake qualifications | ||||||
| 11. ACQUISITION AND APPLICATION of knowledge in new or existing disciplines or professional areas drawn from higher education units | ||||||
| 12. FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS sufficient to undertake qualifications | ||||||
| 13. ACQUISITION AND APPLICATION of skills in new or existing disciplines or professional areas drawn from higher education units | ||||||
| 14. Course content drawn from higher education units | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
Drama Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Music Theatre Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Technical Theatre Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 1 minor
- Complete electives
Core Structure
| Number of units: 2 | Total credit points: 12 |
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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 | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| THTR11102 | Production 1 | |
| Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| THTR11103 | Production 2 | |
Drama Minor
| Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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You will also need to successfully complete two units from your elective minor. These elective minors are:
- Liberal Arts
- Literary Studies
- Video Production
- World History
- Writing Stories
| Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| THTR11123 | Principal Performance Studios 1 | |
| THTR11125 | Theatre: Stage, Screen and Musicals | |
| Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| THTR11124 | Principal Performance Studios 2 | |
| THTR11126 | Origins of Theatre | |
Music Theatre Minor
| Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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| Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| THTR11123 | Principal Performance Studios 1 | |
| MUSC11414 | Music Theatre Voice 1 | |
| THTR11125 | Theatre: Stage, Screen and Musicals | |
| Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| THTR11124 | Principal Performance Studios 2 | |
| MUSC11415 | Music Theatre Voice 2 | |
| THTR11126 | Origins of Theatre | |
Technical Theatre Minor
| Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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| Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| THTR11123 | Principal Performance Studios 1 | |
| MMST11009 | Digital Video and Audio | |
| THTR11125 | Theatre: Stage, Screen and Musicals | |
| Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| THTR11124 | Principal Performance Studios 2 | |
| DGTL11001 | Foundations of Animation | |
| THTR11126 | Origins of Theatre | |
More Details
There is no additional information for this course.