
Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationImmerse yourself in the exciting physical, social and conceptual possibilities of Performing Arts. In the Performing Arts major you will learn how performance and embodied creativity intersects with innovative thinking, community enrichment and technology. Study the diverse ways in which Performing Arts can engage and make a difference.
You will be challenged to develop physical, creative and intellectual capacities through practice-based learning, while also exploring history and theory, and working with digital technologies and other creative arts disciplines. In a studio setting, you will develop core skills in acting, dancing, improvisation, collaborative performance creation, dramaturgy, choreography, dramatic text analysis, rehearsal techniques, and site-specific and applied performance.
Delivery mode
Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts) will prepare you for the following roles.
Production Manager
A Production Manager oversees the production process within various industries, ensuring efficient and safe operations. Key responsibilities includ...
Stage Manager
A Stage Manager is a vital role within the performing arts, primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing the entire production process, en...
Performance Artist
A Performance Artist creates and presents art through various live performances, often incorporating elements such as dance, theatre, and multimedi...
Theatre Manager
A Theatre Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of a theatre, ensuring smooth performances and efficient management of the venue. You might wo...
Actor
An Actor performs a character role in a film, on television or in a live theatre or musical production. You’ll usually act in a role using a script...
Actor
An Actor performs a character role in a film, on television or in a live theatre or musical production. You’ll usually act in a role using a script...
Choreographer
A Choreographer creates routines to be performed by dancers, actors and performers. You might be coordinating a scene for a live production or perf...
About Deakin University
As one of Australia's largest universities, Deakin has strong global linkages, world-class research and, most importantly, an educational portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised student experience.