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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre) (B-FATH) // Course structure

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Course structure

For students commencing in 2021 or later

300-point program:

  • 250 points of compulsory subjects
    • 75 points at Level 1
    • 75 points at Level 2
    • 100 points at Level 3
  • 50 points of breadth subjects
    • including at least 12.5 points at Level 2 or 3.

Course Progression Rules

  • To progress from Year 1 to Year 2, students must complete all Level 1 compulsory subjects.
  • To progress from Year 2 to Year 3, students must complete all Level 2 compulsory subjects.
  • NB. Compulsory subjects in this program have prerequisites. Refer to individual subject entries.

For students who commenced prior to 2021

For students who commenced the Bachelor of Fine Arts prior to 2021, please click here to view your course structure and subject options.

Theatre subjects

Year 1

75 points of Level 1 compulsory subjects

These subjects are co-delivered with the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting).

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DRAM10032 Contextual Studies 1
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5
DRAM10033 Performance Preparation 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 25
DRAM10034 Contextual Studies 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
DRAM10035 Performance Preparation 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 25

Year 2

75 points of Level 2 compulsory subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DRAM20032 Theatre Practice 1
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Southbank)
 25
DRAM20033 Theatre Skills 1
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
DRAM20034 Theatre Practice 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 25
DRAM20035 Theatre Skills 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5

Year 3

100 points of Level 3 compulsory subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DRAM30033 Theatre Practice 3
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Southbank)
 25
DRAM30034 Theatre Skills 3
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
DRAM30035 Professional Practice Theatre 1
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Online)
 12.5
DRAM30036 Theatre Practice 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 25
DRAM30037 Theatre Skills 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
DRAM30038 Professional Practice Theatre 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5

Breadth requirements

50 points of breadth subjects including at least 12.5 points at Level 2 or Level 3.

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Last updated: 13 November 2021