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CU29 - Bachelor of Performing Arts
At a GlanceInformation on where the program is available, duration, units of credit as well as contacts for further information.
Aims - StructureAn outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.
Course PlansA detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Performing Arts is ideal for students pursuing a professional career as an actor (film, stage and television), dancer (performance and choreography), singer (solo or ensembles) or musician. Graduates may find employment with esteemed organisations as the Queensland Arts Council, Education Queensland.
In 2006, students were given the opportunity to record a 'Personal Best' (PB) when they were engaged as technical, artistic, staging and events management assistants at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
About Performing Arts
Whether you wish to specialise in dance, drama, music or the technical aspects of theatre production, this program affords students the opportunity to work collaboratively with mentors who are established and experienced identities in the performing arts industries. Students have the further opportunity to gain practical experience in the performing arts industries through selected industry placements, and apply their developing skills and talents in staging productions in a diverse range of community and multicultural settings, venues and events.
The program covers a wide range of arts orientated topics from promotions management, to community involvement in the arts, as well as voice training and stagecraft.
A number of 'Industry Mentors' have accepted the task of contributing to the Bachelor of Performing Arts in many facets of teaching, producing, workshopping and staging productions with students. These mentors are highly acclaimed individuals who have considerable industry currency.
Francois Klaus, Brisbane, Dance; Dr Philip Barker, Brisbane, Dance; Maggi Siestsma, Hong Kong, Dance; Dale Pengally, Brisbane, Dance/Music; Wayne Scott Kermond, Sydney, Dance/Music; Katie Kermond, Sydney, Dance; Marilyn Jones, Sydney, Dance; Garth Welch, Sydney, Dance; Peta Downes, Sydney, Drama; Angela Betzein, Brisbane, Drama; Tony Kishawi, Brisbane, Drama; Anthony Phelan, Sydney, Drama; Wayne Blair, Sydney/Rockhampton. Drama/Film Director; Zen Zen Zo Company Performers, Brisbane, Physical Theatre; Southern Cross Soloists, Brisbane, Music; Phil and Susie Splitter, Brisbane, Music; Peter Owens, Rockhampton, Theatre Admin; Gabrielle Manning, Sydney, Event Management.