Bachelor of Performance (Directing)

Directing is more than just waiting for that one big break. The Bachelor of Performance (Directing) is Flinders' dedicated professional training course for directors in theatre and on screen. Taught by practising industry professionals in exceptional, purpose-built spaces and studios, this course prepares industry-ready graduates with the theoretical and practical skills to create their own shows, their own media and their own careers.

This course has replaced the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama) (214561). Applicants interested in Acting should add the Bachelor of Performance (Acting) (245121) as a preference to their application.

The Bachelor of Performance (Directing) is a rigorous, intellectually stimulating and practically oriented program of study that prepares students for careers in leadership roles in theatre, film, television, and digital media. The program conceives the role of the director as the leading collaborative storyteller of dramatic narratives, shaping the dynamic interplay between text, performer, space, and audience. It brings together practical training in acting and directing with a grounding in dramatic history, theory, and criticism, through which students develop intellectual rigour, commitment to craft, ethical practices, artistic inquiry, and self-reflection. Graduates are empowered to work with actors, designers, and other creative professionals to bring their vision to life.

This course aims to produce cultural leaders who can work in leadership roles across stage, screen, and digital platforms. The program is designed to equip students with the collaborative creative skills and reflective processes required to lead the development of evolution of this industry. We aim to graduate thoughtful directors who understand the theatrical past so that they can shape the future of performance.

Graduates will undertake rigorous and immersive director training, including classes in acting, dramaturgy, and design. They are prepared to initiate and lead creative projects across live and digital media. Alongside practical skills, they are equipped with knowledge of dramatic history, theory, and criticism.

On completion of this degree there is an opportunity to apply for a one-year Honours degree. For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/honours.