Bachelor of Creative Industries (Theatre and Performance)

The Bachelor of Creative Industries (Theatre and Performance) aims to develop the creativity, strategic thinking, business capability and practical skills required for success in the creative and cultural industries sector and specifically in the design and development of theatre and performance projects and productions. This degree promotes the ability to work adaptively with new media and disruptive technologies in a fast-changing technologically driven industry environment and provides experience in working collaboratively, as part of an interdisciplinary creative team.

On completion of this degree students will be able to apply theories of creative production and cultural value to analyse theatre and performance projects and productions and critically evaluate theatre and performance projects and productions in terms of their feasibility, sustainability and cultural and societal outcomes. Students will develop and deliver creative industries projects and events while working independently and collaboratively with a range of partnership opportunities and funding sources for creative industries projects and events. Students will be able to interpret and critically evaluate contemporary policy for the creative arts and industries and combine skills in creative development, project management and marketing and apply them to deliver theatre and performance projects and productions.

This degree prepares graduates for careers in theatre and performance and other creative industries. Potential occupations may include theatre producer, event manager and playwright; potential employers may include theatre companies, youth arts organisations and schools.