In the Theatre Arts major you’ll receive practical training alongside critical skill learning and theory in historical and contemporary theatre and performance. You can focus on an area of theatre that suits your interests, such as performance, directing, writing, devising, dramaturgy, critical analysis, stage management or theatre production. You can also extend your creative and critical capacities by undertaking a project in your second year of study, and take the opportunity to practice your skills and develop your portfolio through an internship with a professional organisation. The Theatre Arts major is offered as part of the Master of Arts, a hands-on course with a strong practical and industry focus, to prepare you for a career in creative practice. High-achieving students have the option to progress to doctoral-level study. How this course will make you industry ready All majors allow you to undertake an internship which can provide you with valuable work experience and a networking opportunity to advance your career. In these streams you’ll be taught communication, interpersonal and research skills that will be appreciated by employers in the media industry. You may also be offered the use of modern media production equipment and facilities, and guidance by staff to help develop your ability to prepare content across print, broadcast and online media platforms. Our units have a strong practical and industry focus, which means you’ll be prepared for the workforce or creative practice. You may also have access to a range of purpose-built student facilities and creative outlets, including the Centre for Culture and Technology, Curtin FM 100.1, Grok magazine, Hayman Theatre, the John Curtin Gallery, the Western Independent online student newspaper and an industry-standard television studio. Career information This course can help you become a: Actor Theatre Director Set, Costume or Lighting Designer Playwright Dramaturg Producer Arts Administrator Stage or Production Manager Theatre Technician.