Program Overview

Master of Theatre (Directing)

Overview

The Master of Theatre (Directing) focuses on developing the collaborative creative skills, reflective processes, leadership attributes, and industry know-how of directors for performance in the broadest sense of the term, including text-based theatre, new writing, devised work, live art, and community and cultural development. It is closely interwoven with both the existing Master of Theatre (Writing) and Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy).

The course is built upon core principles of:

• Intellectual rigour
• Commitment to craft
• Artistic inquiry and self-reflection
• Ethical practices
• Interdisciplinarity
• Artform innovation

The program is delivered through:

• Lab-based workshops
• Seminars
• Lectures
• Self-directed exercises
• Tutorials
• Practical master classes
• National and international internships taught by internationally renowned teachers.

Course Details

• Course Code: MC-THTRDIR
• Duration: 2 years full-time
• Location: On campus (Southbank)
• Intake: March

Fees

• Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available

Entry Schemes

• Access Melbourne is available

Who is this Course For?

The Master of Theatre (Directing) is designed for graduates and/or professionals in the creative arts industry, who are looking to pursue a career as a director, artistic leader, performance-maker, collaborator, and/or researcher.

Related Study Areas

• Music, visual and performing arts
• Performing arts
• Theatre

Program Structure and Delivery

During the course, students will experience a wide range of collaboration and leadership roles with students from disciplines within the VCA, such as design, acting, production, playwriting, dramaturgy, musical composition, film, and dance, as well as a range of creative encounters with local, national, and international artists, organisations, and communities. This course also provides a unique opportunity to develop creative partnerships that can lead to future collaborations in the profession.