Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Course

The Bachelor of Performing Arts is an in-depth program of study of how to make and interpret performance. The course is both practical and theoretical and there are numerous opportunities for students to participate in directed and devised productions and projects.

The program of study features a balance of practical, theoretical, critical and contextual studies, and provides students with a range of knowledge and skills relevant to careers as informed and independent theatre practitioners.

This course consists of a compulsory theatre major and performance major with additional studies chosen from a variety of arts disciplines or from disciplines offered by another faculty.

Students must complete the following:

(a.) a theatre major (48 points)

(b.) a performance major (48 points)

(c.) additional 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 obtain approval from the course coordinator to replace their theatre major with a major in music* or visual culture.

* A music performance major can only be undertaken within course 3774 Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Performing Arts.

Areas of Study

Arts studies

• performance
• theatre

Other arts areas of study

For information other arts units refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index-ug-byfaculty-arts.html

Bachelor of Performing Arts