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CUA50220 - Diploma of Musical Theatre

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code C76

This highly practical, nationally-recognised qualification prepares students as actors who specialise in music theatre. Students will develop skills in acting, singing and dancing, and the important integration of all three of these disciplines. This full-time, dynamic course is provides students a range of opportunities to perform in both small and large-scale performances. Many graduates use this course as a pathway to specialist Music Theatre Bachelor programs in the future.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Nationally Recognised by: Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 1)

  • Completion of Year 10 or equivalent.

English Language requirement (Band 1)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 10 English completion or equivalent.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to attend an audition, and attend an interview, and normally be turning 18 by 30 June in the year of commencing the course.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 5 Diploma Award.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Full Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Students may be required to attend evening and weekend classes, rehearsals and performances.

Course Coordinator

Mr Joe Louis ROBINSON

Course Structure

Students complete 6 core units and 10 elective units, in accordance with CUA50220 Diploma of Musical Theatre packaging rules.

Year 1 - Semester 1

Fitness
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAWHS511Maintain a high level of fitness for performance
Performance Practice
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPRF514Refine musical theatre techniques
Production
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPRF511Refine performance techniques
CUAPRF611Extend musical theatre performance techniques to a professional level

Year 1 - Semester 2

Audition Skills
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPRF513Prepare for and perform in competitive environments

Year 1 - VET Full

Acting
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAACT412Develop and apply acting techniques for musical theatre
Company Dance
Unit Code Unit Title
CUADAN413Develop expertise in jazz dance techniques
CUADAN517Refine dance partnering techniques
Creating Work
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAWRT415Write narration and material for productions
CUAWRT512Develop storylines and treatments
Industry Skills
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAIND412Provide freelance services
Music Skills
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMLT511Refine aural perception and memory skills
Projects
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMPF420Perform music from written notation
Singing
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAVOS411Develop singing techniques for musical theatre
Song and Dance
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPRF419Perform in a musical theatre ensemble
Voice
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMPF417Develop vocal techniques

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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