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This course provides technical training in singing, music skills, specific dance forms, improvisation, and acting, including acting for the camera. It also provides the opportunity for student performers to acquire specialist skills such as the creation and production of self-devised material, arts management, and musical skills such as accompanying. An authentic workplace environment is provided through the engagement and collaboration with industry professionals, as well as the diverse number of public performances and exhibitions where students can transfer their skills into professional venues, both at WAAPA and externally. In addition, WAAPA also believes that students learning journeys are not only about core technical expertise but are also about gaining core values, ethics, knowledge, skills and capabilities for their professional and personal growth. Therefore, all WAAPA courses ensure that students gain skills in strong communication, cultural awareness and teamwork. Most importantly, courses also facilitate critical appraisal to inspire confidence in creativity and innovation, the generation of new ideas, consideration of wider societal and cultural aspects related to their practice, and an international perspective in teaching and learning.
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.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
All students are required to attend an audition, and attend an interview. The audition and interview are comprehensive, information relating to requirements and procedures is available from WAAPA.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MTH1001 | Music Skills 1 | 20 |
| MTH1002 # | Vocal Skills 1 | 20 |
| MTH1011 | Dramatic Literature 1 | 10 |
| MTH1021 # | Dance 1 | 20 |
| MTH1031 # | Acting and Improvisation 1 | 20 |
| MTH1042 # | Performance 1 | 20 |
| MTH1113 | History of Musical Theatre | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MTH2101 | Music Skills 2 | 20 |
| MTH2102 # | Vocal Skills 2 | 20 |
| MTH2111 * | Dramatic Literature 2 | 10 |
| MTH2117 | Principal Study Music Theatre (Singing) | 10 |
| MTH2121 # | Dance 2 | 20 |
| MTH2131 # | Acting and Improvisation 2 | 20 |
| MTH2142 # | Performance 2 | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PAM2006 | Arts Management | 10 |
| MTH3001 | Acting for Camera | 10 |
| MTH3201 | Music Skills 3 | 20 |
| MTH3202 # | Vocal Skills 3 | 20 |
| MTH3221 # | Dance 3 | 20 |
| MTH3231 # | Acting and Improvisation 3 | 20 |
| MTH3203 # | Performance 3 | 20 |
# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a Faculty Board has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
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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