Bachelor of Performance and Theatre (Acting)
University of Wollongong
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About
The Bachelor of Performance and Theatre at UOW is an intensive, practice-based course that inspires and prepares you for a career in the performing arts and broader creative industries. Students perform in major productions in our state-of-the-art facilities. Our staff are industry-based practitioners who are passionate about mentoring performers to reach their artistic potential. They are highly trained specialists in acting, voice, movement, directing, and technical production with strong connections to the performing arts industry.
In this course you will develop as a highly skilled and self-reliant performer. You will learn to apply acting skills and theoretical knowledge to contemporary performance and theatre. Subjects provide rigorous acting training, with opportunities to develop your skills in voice, singing and movement. Through a hands-on approach, you will be learning in practical classes from experienced professional directors.
Throughout your degree, you will produce and perform in your own productions, gaining invaluable, industry-relevant experience, offering many different pathways into the creative industries.
Areas of study
Acting, performance, performance and theatre, producing and directing, singing, stage management, writing.
Career opportunities
Actor in film, theatre and television actor; singer; performance artist; theatre producer; lighting designer; director; sound producer; technical producer; casting agent; stage manager; event manager; administrator; writer.
Practical experience
Public performances, both on campus and in various theatres.
Honours
Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
Audition: In addition to applying through UAC, students are required to audition for the acting major. Auditions can be done either in person on campus in Wollongong, or as a digital audition. You can decide which method suits you. For information on audition requirements and bookings, visit the UOW website.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English.
Recommended studies: English Advanced, Drama.
Other applicants
Refer to UOW general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the UOW website and select the undergraduate course that you are interested in, then choose the ‘Admission Profile’ tab in the Admissions, Key dates and Fees section.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UOW website.
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