Overview
Theatre Studies at Otago is based in Allen Hall Theatre, which is a working theatre featuring a very full programme of lunchtime and evening productions throughout the academic year. You will become involved in productions at the theatre, (both onstage and backstage) as part of your course work.
Courses are not intended as full professional training for theatre, film or television. However, Theatre Studies graduates have found work as actors, primary and secondary school drama teachers, television production managers, script writers, lighting designers, stage managers, directors in theatre, film and TV, drama tutors and coaches. The courses are also a useful background for such occupations as broadcasting, journalism, arts administration, law and marketing amongst others. Theatre Studies improves communication skills, lateral thinking, team-building, creativity and imagination, and self-confidence, and its principles can be applied to a wide range of teaching and management skills.
Contact details
Allen Hall
PO Box 56
Dunedin
Tel 64 3 479 8896
Fax 64 3 479 5235
Website: http://www.otago.ac.nz/theatrestudies
Email: theatre.studies@otago.ac.nz
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons))
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts)
- Master of Arts (MA)
Papers
See the full list of Theatre Studies (THEA) papers.
Programme Requirements
Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in Theatre Studies
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | THEA 122 Drama on Stage and Screen THEA 151 Improvisation THEA 152 Theatre Technology Note: THEA 152 should normally be taken in the first or second year of the programme. | 18 18 18 |
| 200-level | THEA 221 Truth and Representation in the Theatre Two further 200-level THEA papers MUSI 265 Music and Theatre, may be substituted for one THEA paper | 18 36 |
| 300-level | Four 300-level THEA papers including at least one of MUSI 365 Music and Theatre, may be substituted for one THEA paper | 72
|
| Plus | 180 further points; must include 54 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts | 180 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) in Theatre Studies
| Papers | Points |
|---|---|
| 40 80 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) in Theatre Studies
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) programme in Theatre Studies is the same as the programme for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours.
Minor Subject Requirements
Theatre Studies as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | THEA 122 Drama on Stage and Screen One further 100-level THEA paper | 18 18 |
| 200-level | Two 200-level THEA papers | 36 |
| 300-level | One 300-level THEA paper | 18 |
MUSI 265 Music and Theatre, or MUSI 365 Music and Theatre, may be substituted for one THEA paper | ||
| Total | 90 |