Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)
8 months
Master comedy writing, performance, and production in just 8 months with industry professionals at Collarts. Perfect for aspiring stand-up comedians, comedy writers, and comic actors ready to launch their entertainment career with real-world skills and a professional portfolio.
Local students (Year 12): No ATAR required, just your creativity and passion. Some previous study, work, or life experience is beneficial. International students must be at least 18 years old at course commencement, have successfully completed a senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12, demonstrate English proficiency, and may be required to attend an interview. Collarts celebrates diversity and individuality, looking for passionate, driven individuals capable of sharing a unique voice.
The Diploma covers four main areas across two trimesters: Material Creation (Devising for Performance, Writing Comedy for Live Solo Performance), Performance (Acting Foundations, Creating a Character), Theory (Theories of Humour, Intercultural History of Comedy), and Industry Production (Creative Foundations, The Self-Producing Comedian). Students develop skills in stand-up writing, sketch creation, comedic performance, podcasting writing, directing comedy, and producing. The curriculum emphasizes both the creative craft of comedy and the business aspects needed for a sustainable career.
Collarts is Australia's #1 provider of creative arts courses for Teaching Quality and Engagement. The institution pioneered the world-first Comedy degree and offers small class sizes, accelerated pathways, and a vibrant creative community in Melbourne's creative hub of Fitzroy and Collingwood. Students learn directly from world-class industry professionals and have access to one of the world's largest comedy festivals—the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The program provides access to state-of-the-art facilities including Black Box studios, writers' rooms, podcasting booths, and professional recording equipment.
Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in the entertainment industry including Stand-Up Comedian (performing live with well-crafted jokes and hilarious performances), Comedy Writer (crafting scripts and jokes for stage and screen), Comic Actor (bringing characters to life on stage or screen with impeccable timing), Producer (creating and managing comedy projects), and Improvisation Artist. The program prepares students for opportunities across live performance, theatre, film, television, radio, podcasting, web series, and digital platforms. Graduates build valuable industry contacts and develop entrepreneurial skills to manage their own careers.
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