Bachelor of Communication (Theatre/Media)

What is this course about?

CSU is launching new age Communication and Creative Industries programs from 2014. CSU has always been at the forefront of innovative and cutting edge delivery of communication and creative practices in Australia. The new programs recognise the changing industries and prepare students for the 21st Century and beyond. Current students will have the flexibility to graduate with their existing degrees or transfer to the new programs. More information about the new programs will be available online soon, or you can register an expression of interest.

CSU's Bachelor of Communication (Theatre/Media) provides learner-centred practical and theoretical training for innovation in the entertainment, communication and information industries.

About the course

During this cutting-edge degree, you will learn a unique combination of skills in performance, dramatic structure, theatre production, media research, communication theory, professional writing, digital production, and producton management for special events. Elective choices enable you to develop particular interests.

The course concludes with industry internships and a self-initiated experimental project for public performance in a live or digital medium. This research project is externally examined by leading practitioners.

Course components

The Bachelor of Communication (Theatre/Media) is the equivalent of 24 subjects.

You can study scriptwriting, on-camera performance, media production and presentation, devising performance, innovations in modern and classic theatre, production planning and can elect to study subjects concerned with theatre for young people, masked theatre or event management.

Hands-on experience

This innovative degree emphasises practical skills and collaboration. You will be involved in a variety of performance based projects from the outset. It culminates in a self-initiated experimental project for live or media based public performance.

Practical experience

You complete four weeks of internships with theatre companies, media production houses, radio or television stations, festival or event organisations. The internship will equip you with industry contacts and experience of commercial projects.

Campus

Bathurst

Duration

3 years full-time on campus

Admission rank cut-offs

ATAR + criteria

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (normally equal to 24 subjects).

Course structure

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Career opportunities

Ready to make a real difference to the world? Discover more about where this course could take you.

Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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Study Mode

On campus

Where

Bathurst

When

Session 1

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

3 years full-time on campus

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

ATAR + criteria

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