AQF Level 7Creative arts

Bachelor of Performing Arts (Writing & Directing)

Ausmusic Ltd in VIC offers Bachelor of Performing Arts (Writing & Directing), a AQF Level 7 program. Government subsidised places may be available.

Ausmusic Ltd

Tier 2

Institute of Higher Education · VIC

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

Government Funding
HECS-HELP

Duration: P3Y
ATAR requirement: No ATAR — entry by application

HECS-HELP

This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.

About this qualification

Here is what the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Writing & Directing) qualification offered by Ausmusic Ltd covers and who it is designed for.

Our playwriting & directing course is designed for those who can't wait to write, direct and create original work for the stage - or breathe new life into contemporary texts and the classics.

Our experienced lecturers, who are currently working in the industry as writers, directors Award-winning theatre artists, will help you find your voice and shape your own unique style.

This comprehensive course covers directing and production, theatre studies and dramaturgy, playwriting workshops and script assessing - helping you to build an in-depth knowledge of both writing and bringing a script to life as a director, while laying the blueprint for character, action, performance and production. Learn techniques in rehearsal room practices, directing actors, working with designers, guiding technicians in world-building and bringing transformative stories to life.

Our courses are made to help make you career-ready with pitching and grant writing, and you'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sought-after industry placements. You'll also collaborate with students from other courses to develop a well-rounded understanding of the arts and entertainment industries Build valuable creative connections to become the theatre-maker of the future.

Throughout the degree, you will:

Gain an in-depth understanding of playwriting, directing, and the performing arts.
Develop the skills and knowledge to work across a range of performing arts contexts.
Evaluate theoretical concepts, technical processes, and creative and cultural ideas.
Exercise critical thinking and judgement with a global outlook to identify problems and find solutions in the planning, production and realisation of performing arts works.
Adapt knowledge and skills in writing and directing through creativity, innovation and critical inquiry.
Get real-life experience through industry placements.
Collaborate on industry projects with students from other courses.
Study on-campus with access to all of Collarts' campus facilities.