Bachelor of Creative Arts (Performance - Music & Theatre)

Performance (Music & Theatre) (UAC Code: 754603)

The Performance major offers subjects progressively leading to a high level of achievement in on-stage performance.  Students accepted into Performance are provided with studies in:

• vocal performance: singing and speech
• physical performance: movement and dance
• dramaturgy, history and theory
• text interpretation
• devised performance techniques through improvisation
• tuition in production skills for students showing aptitude in Performance Technology.

Classes addressing all aspects of performance will provide students with the opportunity to perform for their peers and to work with visiting professional artists in masterclass and workshop situations.  There are many opportunities for performance within the Faculty and the University.

In first year the focus is on The Ensemble.  Students undertake core technique subjects that provide a broad appreciation of performance history and culture.  Interpretative skills are developed with reference to standard repertoire.  Improvisation techniques are also developed to allow students to devise/perform material.  Students also develop an integrated appreciation of theatrical values and acquire literacy in skills that will encompass all aspects of production.  The second year focuses on on-stage interaction and students continue technique classes and perform in limited-access performances. (Black Box projects are based on script work, music projects or devised workshops).  Students are encouraged to engage in key creative production roles for third year performances.  Third year studies include Individualism in Performance.  Students continue technique classes and perform to a wider audience at one of the theatres on campus, or at performance venues off campus.

Specific Entry Requirements

For audition, applicants will be asked to learn and prepare one monologue, or a scene from materials supplied.  This information will be sent to short-listed applicants by the first week in November.  Applicants will be asked to present one song of their choice that best displays vocal range and ability.  At the auditions, applicants will be assessed on their movement and improvisation skills.

Major Study Program

Electives

Single degree BCA students must also include 36 credit points of electives in their degree, of which no more than 18 credit points should be at 100- level.  Electives may be selected from the general schedule and might include CREA102 and CREA202.