Program Overview

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Overview of the Theatre and Creative Production Major

The Theatre and Creative Production major at Murdoch University is designed for students who are passionate about theatre and performance. This major stands out for its inclusive, hands-on approach and access to professional performance spaces. Students will rehearse and perform in purpose-built venues like the Nexus Theatre and Studio 411, while building skills in acting, stagecraft, multimedia, and collaborative theatre-making.

What You Will Learn

In this major, students will build essential skills and knowledge to meet their career or study goals. The key areas of study include:

• Understanding theatre as a way to explore complex human experiences across past, present, and future.
• Analyzing and interpreting dramatic texts and performances to inform their own creative work.
• Examining cultural, historical, and ethical contexts of performance-making.
• Developing collaborative, industry-relevant skills in acting, directing, stagecraft, and production.
• Reflecting critically on diverse perspectives and creative practices.
• Developing transferable and professional communication and presentation skills.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Theatre and Creative Production major will be well-suited to careers in a range of creative industries and fields, such as:

• Live theatre production
• Online theatre production
• Arts administration
• Online content creation Specific career paths could include:
• Acting (stage and screen)
• Theatre-making and directing
• Playwriting or screenwriting
• Production and stage management
• Technical theatre and design
• Arts education and administration
• Creative producing and content development

Structure of the Major

The Theatre and Creative Production major requires 24 credit points, consisting of:

• Required units (15 credit points)
• Elective units (9 credit points) The required units include:
• EGL101: Theatre Elements: History and Performance
• EGL254: Professional Pathways: Industry and Performance Skills
• EGL214: Acting for Stage and Screen
• EGL304: Production Showcase Elective units offer a range of options, including:
• COM303: Media Audiences
• EGL231: Poetry as Performance: Sonnet to Slam
• EGL244: Shakespeare and His Contemporaries: Page and Stage
• EGL245: Performing Shakespeare
• SCR101: Screen Production 1
• SCR222: Directing and Producing
• SOU101: Introduction to Sound Design
• SOU214: Sound Production
• TOU232: Festivals and Events

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Theatre and Creative Production major, students must meet the minimum admission requirements, which include:

• A Selection Rank of 70
• Completion of Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (for domestic students)
• English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study, or vocational education (for international students) Specific requirements for different means of admission, such as university study, enabling courses, vocational education, and work and life experience, are outlined in detail.

English Requirements

Students must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch University. This can be demonstrated by:

• Completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (for domestic students)
• English proficiency tests (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL)
• University preparation courses
• English language courses
• Previous tertiary study
• Vocational education

Recognition of Prior Learning

Murdoch University offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree. RPL can be granted for formal or informal learning, including previous study, work experience, or other relevant activities.

Fees and Scholarships

The cost of the Theatre and Creative Production major will vary depending on the units chosen. Students can estimate the cost using the university's Fee Calculator. Murdoch University also offers a range of scholarships to help reduce the financial costs of studying. These scholarships are available to students from all walks of life, including high achievers and those who have experienced hardship.

How to Apply

To apply for the Theatre and Creative Production major, students should:

• Check the admission requirements and ensure they meet the minimum standards
• Gather required documents, such as academic transcripts and English language proficiency tests
• Submit an application through the university's online portal
• Receive a Letter of Offer, which will contain specific course and fee information