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
- 50 credit points of Breadth subjects
- a minimum of 12.5 credit points of Level 2 or Level 3 breadth subjects
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:
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.
Find breadth subjects
Use the Handbook Search function to find subjects that can be used as breadth studies in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
Last updated: 21 February 2025