1144 - Bachelor of Performing Arts
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | BPA |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 031508D |
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 144 |
| Duration (years) | 3 years FT, 6 years PT Students have a maximum of eight years to complete this course. |
| Contact details | http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/ |
Description
Objectives
Structure
Students complete a compulsory drama and theatre studies major, performance major and arts minor, with additional studies chosen from a variety of arts disciplines.
Areas of study
Performing arts majors and minors are available in drama and theatre studies, music* and visual culture.** The primary major in the degree is in drama and theatre studies. Students need to obtain approval in order to study a major in music or visual culture.
For information on majors and minors refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/arts-ug-areas-of-study.html
* A music performance major can only be undertaken within the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Performing Arts double degree - refer to the entry for this degree later in this section for details.
** Within the discipline of visual culture, students may choose units with an emphasis on film and television. However, students may not undertake a major and a minor in the visual culture/film and television combination.
Requirements
Students must complete the following:
(a.) a drama and theatre studies major (48 points)
(b.) a performance studies major (48 points)
(c.) a minor (preferably in performing arts) (24 points)
(d.) additional arts units to complete 144 points
Students must complete a minimum of 36 points at third-year level.
No more than 10 units (60 points) are to be completed at a first-year level.
In exceptional circumstances, students may choose to take their minor sequence in a discipline taught by another arts school or another faculty. Students should contact the course coordinator for details and permission.
For information on the above majors refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/arts-ug-areas-of-study.html.
Award(s) received on completion *
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.