Drama and Specialised Drama (A/T/M)

Drama offers an exhilarating journey into the heart of performance, recognising that drama is fundamental to how we communicate, express, and explore the human experience. Throughout this course, you will dive into the art of making and responding to diverse theatrical works, developing your individual creativity while mastering the ability to critically analyse professional drama across a range of influential theatre styles, including Shakespeare, Physical Theatre, Political Theatre, and Comedy. Beyond building elite communication skills applicable to any career, you will gain unparalleled industry-level experience through the ACTUP! festival at the Canberra Theatre, where you will collaborate with and learn from professional drama practitioner mentors in specialised workshops.

Your learning extends far beyond the classroom with exciting excursions to Sydney to watch world-class professional productions, providing a firsthand look at the cutting edge of the industry. For students showing particular aptitude, specialised units offer the opportunity to lead through innovation, interdisciplinary experimentation, and entrepreneurship. Whether you are performing in major theatrical productions or participating in high level enrichment programs and community projects, this course provides the challenging pedagogy and professional exposure  needed to launch an exciting career in the Arts and associated industries.