Diploma of Theatre Arts

Course code: 22598VIC

About this course

If you love live performance and want to build a career in theatre, this course is a great place to start. You will learn how to act, produce, and promote shows. You will also get hands-on experience with lighting, sound, costumes, and stage management.

The course covers:

  • acting and performance techniques
  • voice and movement for stage
  • script analysis and character development
  • stagecraft and production planning
  • working in a theatre ensemble
  • health and safety in performance environments.

You can tailor your electives to suit your interests in areas such as:

  • lighting, sound, and technical production
  • costume and set design
  • marketing and promoting theatre events
  • directing and stage management
  • festival and event coordination
  • business skills for creative professionals.

After you have completed this course, you may want to work as:

  • performer or actor in theatre, festivals, or community productions
  • production team member working with lighting, sound, sets, and costumes
  • stage manager or coordinator
  • theatre technician
  • arts administrator or promoter
  • independent artist.

This accredited course is nationally recognised.

Licensing and regulatory information

Before entering a construction site, you’ll need to complete the unit ‘CONISS012 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’. If you complete this unit with a WorkSafe approved training provider, you will be issued with a Construction induction card (white card).

Course providers

This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.

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