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

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Course structure

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre) requires the successful completion of 300 credit points.

Compulsory subjects

  • 250 credit points of Compulsory subjects
    • 75 credit points of Level 1 Compulsory subjects
    • 75 credit points of Level 2 Compulsory subjects
    • 100 credit points of Level 3 Compulsory subjects

Breadth

Progression Rules

  • Completion of CREA10002 Stories of Place in the first semester of study
  • Completion of all Level 1 Compulsory subjects before proceeding to the next year level's Compulsory subjects
  • Completion of all Level 2 Compulsory subjects before proceeding to the next year level's Compulsory subjects
  • Note: 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 the link below to view your course structure and subject options:

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Subject Options

Level 1 Compulsory subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CREA10002 Stories of Place
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 6.25

Note: All students must take Stories of Place in their first semester of commencement in this course

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DRAM10032 Contextual Studies 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
DRAM10033 Performance Preparation 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 18.75
DRAM10034 Contextual Studies 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
DRAM10035 Performance Preparation 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 25

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

Level 2 Compulsory subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DRAM20032 Theatre Practice 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 25
DRAM20033 Theatre Skills 1
Semester 1 (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

Level 3 Compulsory subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DRAM30033 Theatre Practice 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 25
DRAM30034 Theatre Skills 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
DRAM30035 Professional Practice Theatre 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 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: 21 February 2025