Study@CQU 2003

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Performing Arts CU29

Duration: 3 years full-time
Mode & Location: Internal - ROK
Courses/Units of Credit: 24 courses/144 units of credit
Faculty: Education & Creative Arts - CQCM
Entry: QTAC and audition
Practicum/Work Placement: 48 hours/9 weeks in years two and three of the program; and other hours as required
Contact: Greg Whateley - 07 4940 7480
International Students: International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus.
CQU CRICOS Program Codes: ROK - 038280G

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Performing Arts program aims to prepare graduates who are competent to work in a variety of settings within the Arts industry. The program aims, through an integrated approach to learning, to provide students with a firm grounding across a broad range of professional areas, with expertise in at least one of the areas of study and a general appreciation and working knowledge of the other facets of the arts involved in the program. Through individual and group presentations students are able to work collaboratively with other arts professionals. Students gain “real life” experience through a series of workshops with professionals and professional companies as well as seven weeks placement in the industry in each of two years - Second and Third Year.

Program Structure

To satisfy the requirements of the award students must complete 24 courses or 144 units of credit as outlined below

Recommended Study Schedule:

The following schedule is designed for full time students who usually enrol in four courses per term (12 units of credit). Part time students should, therefore, modify the schedule to meet their own needs - observing all pre and co- requisite requirements. Students may “fast track” their study by undertaking specific courses which may be offered in Spring/Summer Terms. Courses such as Project/Placement could be arranged in discussion with the Course Coordinator to be undertaken in this way.

Code Course
Year 1 – Autumn
DNCE11013   Dance Performance I
THTR11063   Drama Performance I
THTR11099   Stagecraft and Design
AUDV11002   Video Production and Performance
Year 1- Winter
MUSC11045   Music Performance I
PERF11019   Performance Art in Context
PERF11018   Arts Administration I
THTR11064   Production
Year 2 – Autumn
DNCE12012   Kinesiology and Performance Safety
THTR11065   Staging Performance
Major Area of Study (dance, drama, music) ONE art form from the following:
DNCE12014   Dance Performance II
DNCE12009   Ethnic, Indigenous and Multinational Dance Styles
THTR12064   Drama Performance II
MUSC12046   Music Performance II
Minor Area of Study (dance, drama,music) ONE or TWO courses from ONE or TWO art forms from the following:
DNCE12014   Dance Performance II
DNCE12009   Ethnic, Indigenous and Multinational Dance Styles
THTR12064   Drama Performance II
MUSC12046   Music Performance II
Year 2 – Winter
MUSC12044   Voice and Vocal Performance
PERF11020   Project and Placement
Major Area of Study (dance, drama, music) ONE art form from the following:
DNCE12010   Dance in Music Theatre
MUSC13047   Music Performance III
PERF12015   Staging Contemporary Issues
Minor Area of Study (dance, drama,music) ONE or TWO courses from ONE or TWO art forms from the following:
DNCE12010   Dance in Music Theatre
MUSC13047   Music Performance III
PERF12015   Staging Contemporary Issues
Year 3 – Autumn
PERF11021   Community Arts
PERF11022   Arts Administration II
Major Area of Study (dance, drama, music) ONE art form from the following:
DNCE13015   Dance Performance III
DNCE13011   Dance and Multimedia Installation
CULT13007   Youth and Popular Culture
THTR13065   Drama Performance III
MUSC14048   Music Performance IV
Minor Area of Study (dance, drama,music) ONE or TWO courses from ONE or TWO art forms from the following:
DNCE13015   Dance Performance III
DNCE13011   Dance and Multimedia Installation
CULT13007   Youth and Popular Culture
THTR13065   Drama Performance III
MUSC14048   Music Performance IV
Year 3 – Winter
PERF11023   Professional Awareness and its Application
PERF11025   Placement
Major Area of Study (dance, drama, music) ONE art form from the following:
PERF11024   Individual Study
PERF13016   Experimental Theatre
PERF11014   From Play to Performance
MUSC11049   Music Performance V
Minor Area of Study (dance, drama,music) ONE or TWO courses from ONE or TWO art forms from the following:
PERF11024   Individual Study
PERF13016   Experimental Theatre
PERF11014   From Play to Performance
MUSC11049   Music Performance V

Note: Students undertake a generic first year but are required to choose a major area of study and a complementary second study area over the second and third years of the program. All courses must be taken in the scheduled sequence unless advanced standing in a specific area has been negotiated.

CQU CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD - 00219C; NSW - 01315F; VIC - 01624D

This handbook was correct as at: 16-06-2003

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