Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)
2 years (accelerated) or 3 years (standard)
Master the art of playwriting and directing with Collarts' Bachelor of Performing Arts. This practical, industry-aligned degree teaches you to write compelling scripts, guide performers, and bring original stories to life for stage and screen. Perfect for passionate storytellers ready to launch careers as writers, directors, and creative producers.
Local students: No ATAR required—Collarts celebrates diversity and individuality. Year 12 students need only creativity; non-Year 12 applicants should have previous study, work, or life experience. International students must be at least 18 years old at course commencement, have completed a senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12, demonstrate English proficiency, and may be required to attend an interview.
The curriculum combines studio-based learning with practical training across multiple areas. First-year studies include Theatre Studies 1 & 2, Acting Foundations, Theatre Making, Writing Studio, Directing Studio, Twentieth Century Practice, and Creative Foundations. Second-year coursework progresses to Australian Theatre, Intimacy/Consent/Stage Combat, Performance Innovation, Writing for Screen, Directing for Screen, Capstone Production, and Devising Projects. Throughout the degree, you'll study playwriting workshops, script assessment, directing and production techniques, theatre studies and dramaturgy, rehearsal room practices, directing actors, working with designers, and technical production management. The program includes 60 hours of industry placement and collaborative projects with students from other creative disciplines.
Collarts is Australia's #1 provider of creative arts courses for Teaching Quality and Engagement. Located in Melbourne's vibrant creative hubs of Collingwood and Fitzroy, the institution offers industry-connected teaching from practicing playwrights, directors, and award-winning theatre professionals. Small class sizes, accelerated study pathways, exclusive theatre partnerships, and access to state-of-the-art campus facilities ensure students graduate career-ready with professional portfolios and valuable industry connections.
Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in theatre, film, television, and digital media. Career paths include Playwright (crafting compelling narratives and dialogue for various mediums), Theatre Director (guiding artistic vision and shaping production aesthetics), Script Editor, Artistic Director (leading creative companies and developing new works), and Creative Producer. The degree provides practical experience in pitching, grant writing, and industry collaboration, supported by Collarts' extensive network and mentorship from active industry professionals.
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