Theatre Studies
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.
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 |
18 18 18 |
|
| 200-level |
Two further 200-level THEA papers MUSI 265 or other approved papers may be substituted for one or two THEA papers |
18 36 |
| 300-level |
One of THEA 322, THEA 323, THEA 324, THEA 325 Three further 300-level THEA papers MUSI 365 may be substituted for one THEA paper |
18 54 |
| 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
| Stage | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage | 72 further points | 18 18 18 72 |
| 2nd stage | Three further 200-level THEA papers 54 further points MUSI 265 or other approved papers may be substituted for one or two THEA papers | 18 54 54 |
| 3rd stage | At least one of THEA 322, THEA 324, THEA 325 Three further 300-level THEA papers 30 further points MUSI 365 may be substituted for one THEA paper | 18 18 54 30 |
| 4th stage | At least one of THEA 451, THEA 490 72 further 400-level THEA points An approved paper may be substituted for 24 400-level THEA points | 48 72 |
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 fourth stage course 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 Commerce (BCom), or Bachelor of Tourism (BTour) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | 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 or MUSI 365 may be substituted for one THEA paper | ||
| Total | 90 |
Further Information
Allen Hall
PO Box 56
Dunedin
Tel 64 3 479 8896
Fax 64 3 479 5235
Email theatre.studies@otago.ac.nz
or visit our website at http://www.otago.ac.nz/theatrestudies
