Diploma of Musical Theatre

Program Overview

This Diploma of Musical Theatre program equips students with comprehensive skills in performance techniques, musical theatre techniques, and fitness for performance. Through a combination of core and elective units, students develop expertise in vocal techniques, dance partnering, and acting for musical theatre. The program provides practical performance experience and prepares graduates for professional careers in the performing arts industry.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Students complete 6 core units and 10 elective units, in accordance with CUA50220 Diploma of Musical Theatre packaging rules.
• Year 1 - Semester 1
• Unit Code: CUAPRF511
• Unit Title: Refine performance techniques
• Unit Code: CUAPRF514
• Unit Title: Refine musical theatre techniques
• Unit Code: CUAWHS511
• Unit Title: Maintain a high level of fitness for performance
• Unit Code: CUAPRF611
• Unit Title: Extend musical theatre performance techniques to a professional level
• Year 1 - Semester 2
• Unit Code: CUAPRF513
• Unit Title: Prepare for and perform in competitive environments
• Year 1 - VET Full
• Unit Code: CUAPRF419
• Unit Title: Perform in a musical theatre ensemble
• Unit Code: CUAIND412
• Unit Title: Provide freelance services
• Unit Code: CUAMPF417
• Unit Title: Develop vocal techniques
• Unit Code: CUADAN413
• Unit Title: Develop expertise in jazz dance techniques
• Unit Code: CUADAN517
• Unit Title: Refine dance partnering techniques
• Unit Code: CUAMLT511
• Unit Title: Refine aural perception and memory skills
• Unit Code: CUAACT412
• Unit Title: Develop and apply acting techniques for musical theatre
• Unit Code: CUAVOS411
• Unit Title: Develop singing techniques for musical theatre
• Unit Code: CUAWRT512
• Unit Title: Develop storylines and treatments
• Unit Code: CUAMPF420
• Unit Title: Perform music from written notation
• Unit Code: CUAWRT415
• Unit Title: Write narration and material for productions

Teaching:

• The program provides practical performance experience in a range of the performing arts.
• Students may be required to attend evening and weekend classes, rehearsals, and performances.

Careers:

• By studying at WAAPA, students prepare to work professionally in a wide range of theatre activity.
• Possible future job titles include:
• Actor
• Singer
• Performer
• Entertainer
• Dancer