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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 or you may progress into the second year of the Bachelor of Theatre (Theatre Studies) delivered by distance education.

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
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
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $11,232
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $23,202

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
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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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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Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
Entry scores are not available, please contact the Student Advice Team for more information.
Academic Requirements

Students will be required to successfully complete an audition and interview for admission to the course.

Assumed Knowledge

It is recommended that students have achieved at least an intermediate level of performance skill in their particular theatre skill before auditioning for entry to this course.

Security Requirements
No information available at this time
Health Requirements
No information available at this time
Fees and Charges
Course Features

Awards and Accreditation

Interim Awards Not applicable
Exit Awards Not applicable
Accreditation

  • Core

    N/A

Residential School Requirements

No Residential School for this course.

Practicum/Work Placement

Not applicable

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. Develop and evaluate musical, cultural and artistic ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively.
  • 2. Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments to do with theatre in modes suited to a range of audiences.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2
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
Theatre Studies Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 minor

Core Structure

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Number of units: 2 Total credit points: 12

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR12123 Theatre Studies 1: Music Theatre History
THTR11121 Theatre Studies 2: Introduction to Script Analysis

Drama Minor

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Number of units: 6 Total credit points: 36

Students must also complete 2 electives from anywhere in the university

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR11123 Principal Performance Studios 1
THTR11102 Production 1
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR11124 Principal Performance Studios 2
THTR11103 Production 2

Music Theatre Minor

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Number of units: 6 Total credit points: 36

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR11123 Principal Performance Studios 1
THTR11102 Production 1
MUSC11394 Music Language Studies 1
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR11124 Principal Performance Studios 2
THTR11103 Production 2
MUSC11395 Music Language Studies 2

Technical Theatre Minor

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Number of units: 6 Total credit points: 36

Students must also complete 2 electives from anywhere in the university

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR11123 Principal Performance Studios 1
THTR11102 Production 1
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
THTR11124 Principal Performance Studios 2
THTR11103 Production 2

Theatre Studies Minor

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Number of units: 6 Total credit points: 36

Students must also complete 2 electives from anywhere in the university.

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
PERF11021 Community Arts
WRIT11023 Beginning Creative Writing
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC11384 Arts in Perspective
WRIT12010 Creative Writing: Adventures in Craft
More Details
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