Bachelor of Music Theatre CQ79
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time, to 6 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | internal - CQCM (Mackay) |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 24 courses/144 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Education & Creative Arts (CQCM) |
| Entry: | QTAC |
| Accreditation: | not applicable |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
| Exit awards: | not applicable |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | Judith Brown, Convenor of Music Theatre on 07 4940 7813 |
| International students: | International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus |
| CRICOS program codes: | MKY - 020832E |
Program outline
Students may select one or more of the following programs to specialise in during their second and third years of study:
- Vocal Studies
- Acting and Dance for Music Theatre
Career options
The Bachelor of Music Theatre is a program designed to give degree qualifications to students who wish to become performing artists, directors, choreographers, designers, technicians and managers in the field of music theatre.
Program structure
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 144 units of credit as outlined below.
Year 1 is a prescribed foundation year where students study all of the above Music Theatre disciplines. Students will not need to select their final study program until after the completion of Year 1. By this time, they will have gained an insight into each of the specialist program areas.
Year 1
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - Autumn 2004 | |
| MUSC11385 | Studies in Form: Popular Music |
| THTR11102 | Production 1 |
| MUSC11388 | Vocal Studies 1 |
| THTR11108 | Acting & Dance for Music Theatre 1 |
| Year 1 - Winter 2004 | |
| MUSC11386 | Studies in Form: Art Music |
| THTR11103 | Production 2 |
| MUSC11389 | Vocal Studies 2 |
| THTR11109 | Acting & Dance for Music Theatre 2 |
Year 2
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 2 - Autumn 2005 | |
| THTR10036 | Studies in Form: Music Theatre 1 |
| THTR12104 | Production 3 |
| choose two from the following: | |
| MUSC12390 | Vocal Studies 3 |
| THTR12110 | Acting & Dance for Music Theatre 3 |
| Elective | |
| Year 2 - Winter 2005 | |
| THTR10037 | Studies in Form: Music Theatre 2 |
| THTR12105 | Production 4 |
| Choose two from the following: | |
| MUSC12390 | Vocal Studies 3 |
| MUSC12391 | Vocal Studies 4 |
| THTR12111 | Acting & Dance for Music Theatre 4 |
| Elective | |
Year 3
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 3 - Autumn 2006 | |
| THTR10038 | Studies in Form: Music Theatre 3 |
| THTR13106 | Production 5 |
| choose two from the following: | |
| MUSC12390 | Vocal Studies 3 |
| MUSC12391 | Vocal Studies 4 |
| MUSC13392 | Vocal Studies 5 |
| THTR12110 | Acting & Dance for Music Theatre 3 |
| THTR13112 | Acting & Dance for Music Theatre 5 |
| Elective | |
| Year 3 - Winter 2006 | |
| THTR10039 | Studies in Form: Music Theatre 4 |
| THTR13107 | Production 6 |
| Choose two from the following: | |
| MUSC12390 | Vocal Studies 3 |
| MUSC12391 | Vocal Studies 4 |
| MUSC13392 | Vocal Studies 5 |
| MUSC13393 | Vocal Studies 6 |
| THTR12111 | Acting & Dance for Music Theatre 4 |
| THTR13113 | Acting & Dance for Music Theatre 6 |
| Elective | |
Minimum requirements for Elective subjects: At least one discipline (Music or Acting & Dance for Musics Theatre)
Notes
- Students must complete either Vocal Studies and/or Acting and Dance for Music Theatre to level 6 to be eligible to graduate with the Bachelor of Music Theatre
- Electives: please consult the list of electives in the handbook. Selection of any of these courses are subject to certain conditions.
Electives: Various courses will be offered each term and students may choose from those offered.
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PERF11018 | Arts Administration I |
| MUSC13293 | Studio Teaching Methods |
| THTR11099 | Stagecraft and Design |
| MUSC11381 | Midi: Sequencing and Notation |
| MUSC11382 | Conducting: Choral and Orchestral |
| MUSC11379 | Recording: Engineering and the Recording Process |
| MUSC11380 | Composition: Songwriting and Arranging |
| MUSC11383 | Multimedia: Video Music Production |
| MUSC11384 | Arts in Perspective |
Check the details
Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before enrolling. See the course availability section in this handbook for details.