Program Overview

Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy)

Overview

The Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy) is the first course leading to a qualification in dramaturgy in Australia and Asia. It offers a unique curriculum emerging from its positioning within the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) and the artistic and cultural life of Melbourne. This program provides the opportunity to explore dramaturgy beyond work with written texts and literary play scripts, encompassing the contexts of dance, hybrid works, installation, community-based, and performance artwork.

Course Details

• Course code: MC-THTRDRA
• Duration: 18 months full-time / 3 years part-time
• Location: On campus (Southbank)
• Intake: March

Fees

• Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available

Entry Schemes

• Access Melbourne is available

Course Structure

The course is structured with a balance of theory and practice across three semesters, delivered through:

• Laboratory-based workshops
• Seminars
• Lectures
• Self-directed exercises
• Tutorials
• Practical masterclasses
• Practical work on performance projects and an independent project

Collaboration and Creative Partnerships

A core principle of the program is collaboration. Students will develop this skill by collaborating with other VCA postgraduate disciplines and engaging with writers, directors, designers, choreographers, performance-makers, and actors on a range of projects in an intensive training environment. This course provides a unique opportunity to develop creative partnerships that can lead to future collaborations in the profession.

Who is this Course For?

The Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy) is designed for graduates and/or professionals in the creative arts industry who are looking to pursue dramaturgical practices in contemporary Australian and international performance environments.

Related Study Areas

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

Acknowledgement

The program acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands on which we work, learn, and live, paying respect to Elders past, present, and future, and acknowledging the importance of Indigenous knowledge in the Academy.