Bachelor of Arts (Design for Theatre and Television)

Associate Degree in Design for Theatre and Television [exit point only]

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Arts (Design for Theatre and Television) will equip graduates with skills in television and theatre design and technical production.

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.

About the course

The Bachelor of Arts (Design for Theatre and Television) aims to launch graduates into rewarding careers in today's ever changing entertainment industries.

Through a range of theoretical and practical hands-on subjects, students will acquire expertise in the design aspects of theatre and television (sets, lighting, sound, costumes and properties) and the skills to implement designs (including rigging and plotting lights, sound installation, set and costume construction), lighting and sound operating skills and production and stage management for the theatre.

These skills are then put into practice through a series of television and stage productions, including projects at the Riverina Playhouse, Studio Theatre, TV Studio and location television projects, all of which foster design and management skills. These specialist vocational subjects are underpinned by contextual studies in theatre, film and television, which complete a well-rounded education.

Students may choose to exit the course with the Associate Degree in Design for Theatre and Television after completing 128 points.

Supplementary consultations

One of the unique things about CSU's Bachelor of Arts (Design for Theatre and Television) is that we have small class sizes, which allow intensive learning and interaction with your lecturers and fellow students, as well as the opportunity to gain experience working on real productions, not just watch the work being done. This makes our course very competitive. To give you the best opportunity to gain entry into the Bachelor of Arts (Design for Theatre and Television), CSU offers you the opportunity to undertake a supplementary consultation as part of your application process. This gives you the chance to meet with the course lecturers and demonstrate your interest, enthusiasm and talent for this career area as well as finding out more about the course, our excellent facilities and exceptional practical opportunities.

Hands-on experience

All the core skills-based subjects are rigorously practical. At the heart of the course is a sequence of classes that cover the design areas of set, lighting, sound, costume and properties design, implementation and construction. In these subjects students also learn to operate lighting and sound equipment.

The skills learned in these subjects are then applied to another sequence of subjects that provides students with the opportunity to implement what they have learned in an extensive program of practical projects: television productions and mainstage, studio and alternative theatre productions.

By second or third year, students are acting as designers on these projects, and their production and stage management skills are also developed through these productions as they learn to manage teams of their colleagues.

 

Campus

Wagga Wagga

Duration

3 years full-time on campus
6 years part-time on campus

Admission rank cut-offs

ATAR + criteria

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (normally equivalent to 24 subjects). To exit with the Associate Degree in Design for Theatre and Television, students must complete 128 points.

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.

Career opportunities

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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.

Enquiry information

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http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/design_theatre_television

At a glance

Study Mode

On campus

Where

Wagga Wagga

When

Session 1

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

3 years full-time on campus
6 years part-time on campus

International?

NO

Indicative ATAR

ATAR + criteria

How to apply

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