Master of Theatre and Performance
Master of Theatre and Performance
The Master of Theatre and Performance provides students with a unique opportunity to study all forms of theatre and performance at a postgraduate level entirely online via distance education. This is currently the only course of its nature in Australia. Students will be able to extend their knowledge and skills…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Theatre and Performance provides students with a unique opportunity to study all forms of theatre and performance at a postgraduate level entirely online via distance education. This is currently the only course of its nature in Australia.
Students will be able to extend their knowledge and skills in the areas of playwriting, theatre production, performance, dramaturgical research, arts entrepreneurship and academic writing. The course is aimed at students who have prior experience of theatre practice as a performer, director, designer, playwright or drama teacher. This is a creative practice as research course integrating theoretical and practical study. Students take part in a performance or other theatre event as playwright, director, actor or designer, and produce a short dissertation which builds on the knowledge and understanding gained during the practical work on the production. There is room within the course for listed elective units which will allow students to further develop their knowledge and skills in performance, directing, writing, Australian or classical theatre, or drama teaching methodologies.
Candidates enrolling in the course are required to conduct an independent creative practice project that may require production by an appropriate organisation, such as a professional, amateur or community theatre company, or a school or university. It is the responsibility of the candidate to arrange facilities and resources for the practical component of the course as the University of New England cannot provide these online.
Course Aims
This Masters Degree (Coursework) provides extended learning opportunities in theatre and performance studies by distance education. It offers those people who have already completed an undergraduate degree the opportunity to continue university study, either to further career or professional aspirations. Specifically targeted at teachers and practitioners of theatre both in Australia and internationally, combining theory and practice, research and practical application.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of theatre theory and production; research and apply established theories to a body of knowledge or practice;
demonstrate expert cognitive, technical and creative skills in theatre and performance to interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
- research, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice;
- plan and execute a substantial research based performance project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship;
- apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and ethical conduct as a practitioner and learner; and
- show initiative in exploring career and further learning pathways and opportunities with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability; consistently take responsibility for seeking improved learning and maintaining accurate evidence of learning achievements from within formal course experiences; and demonstrate the ability to plan a course of action for further learning and continuing professional practice.
REQUIREMENTS
A candidate shall:
1. (a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification with a major or equivalent in Theatre Studies and have 2 years experience as a performer or director or designer or playwright or teacher; or
(b) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours or AQF Level 9 Masters qualification in a relevant discipline; and
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to: English; Media and Communications; Performance; Theatre Studies; Writing.
An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5; or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test; or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component; or a PTE Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of New England was originally formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. It became fully independent in 1954. The university is located on several sites in Armidale, NSW. All the programs are offered via the four faculties: Arts; Economics, Business and Law; Education, Health and Professional Studies; and The Sciences; these faculties incorporate 18 teaching schools. Research is offered in the areas of rural science, agricultural economics, geology, educational administration, linguistics, archaeology, etc.
