Theatre

The Centre for Theatre and Performance at Monash University offers one of the most comprehensive Theatre programs in the country. By studying Theatre at Monash, students can take advantage of world-class facilities, opportunities and hands-on learning. Our Theatre units provide students with the tools to think critically about the field, preparing them for a future where theatre and performance increasingly cross genres, cultures, geographic boundaries, and modes of artistic expression.

The Theatre major addresses the making and analysis of theatre and performance. It is both practical and theoretical and reflects the premise that an understanding of performance processes and an active engagement with them is essential to the reading of dramatic texts or theatre history. The study of the past, present and future of the performance is grounded in both theoretical frameworks and reflective, participatory explorations of key themes and questions. Units cut across a wide range of approaches to theatre and performance and strive to achieve a balance between performance opportunities and a challenging academic program.

The Centre for Theatre and Performance has an enviable reputation for industry placements and offers flagship opportunities through its Monash/Malthouse Theatre partnership. Students can enjoy a diverse range of internship opportunities gaining experience from placements with professional theatre companies, theatre festivals, industry professionals and regional theatre programs.

As a graduate, you will be well informed, reflective, adventurous and creative. You will be equipped with the fundamental skills that all employers today need - namely strong oral and written communication skills - as well as the ability to work collaboratively and to think on your feet. Studying Theatre will provide you with an extra edge to succeed in a wide range of careers including the entertainment industry, public relations, marketing or teaching.

Availability

Theatre is listed in A2000 Bachelor of Arts and 0202 Bachelor of Letters at Clayton as a major or minor, and A0502 Diploma of Liberal Arts at Clayton as a major.

Outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of their course, students successfully completing this major will be able to:

• demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge in the field of theatre and be able to apply such knowledge to specific case studies
• apply their learning to professional work or to advanced studies and be able to demonstrate insight into the breadth and diversity of theatre and its place within the broader scope of the arts and social sciences
• demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of key areas of theatre history, theory and practice within both educational and professional contexts
• draw upon skills in research through performance and be able to apply such skills in a transdisciplinary manner