The University of Melbourne
Master of Theatre
A core principle of the program is collaboration, in developing this skill you will collaborate with other VCA postgraduate disciplines and engage with writers, directors, designers, choreographers, performance-makers and actors on a range of projects in an intensive training environment. As such this course also provides a unique opportunity to develop creative partnerships that can lead to future collaborations in the profession.
Choose either the Master of Theatre (Writing), (Dramaturgy) or (Directing)
Master of Theatre (Writing)
Develop your skills and aesthetic as an individual or collaborative writer for diverse forms of contemporary live performance. The Master of Theatre (Writing) is unique in Australian theatre culture, focusing on the diversity of voices and cultures present in contemporary writing in Australia and overseas. The program focuses on the development of a full length play – at the end of the year, each writer presents a rehearsed presentation of a full-length play to industry and public. You will also produce four other smaller performance writing projects including: writing from improvisation with acting and directing students; writing for digital mediums; adaptation of existing texts; and writing for live art projects.
Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy)
This is the first course leading to a qualification in dramaturgy in Australia and Asia, and offers a unique curriculum emerging from its positioning within the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) and the artistic and cultural life of Melbourne. The Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy) offers you the opportunity to explore dramaturgy beyond work with written texts and literary play scripts to encompass the contexts of dance, hybrid works, installation, community-based and performance artwork. You will develop your potential for artistic leadership and attain in-depth knowledge of dramaturgical thinking and practices from industry professionals.
Master of Theatre (Directing)
Develop your potential for artistic leadership and knowledge of your practice as a director, artist, performance-maker, collaborator and researcher. The Master of Theatre (Directing) focuses on developing the collaborative creative skills, reflective processes, leadership attributes and industry know how of directors for performance in the broadest sense of the term, including text-based theatre, new writing, devised work, live art and community and cultural development.
The University of Melbourne (Australian University): PRV12150 CRICOS:00116K
Prerequisites
Master of Theatre (Directing)
To be considered for entry, applicants must have completed either:
- an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (such as the performing arts, music, visual arts, film, dance and digital arts), or equivalent; or
- an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline (such as social sciences, architecture, landscape, computer science, cultural studies, applied sciences or international development fields), or equivalent; or
- an honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) across the honours year; or
- at least six years of documented professional practice in the creative arts industry.
You must also submit a supplementary application:
- an artistic statement of no more than 1500 words which may include written and visual elements, and
- a curriculum vitae (CV), and
- three referees.
Shortlisted applicants must also attend an interview/practice observation.
Disciplines related to this course include performing arts, music, visual arts, film, dance, digital arts, social sciences, architecture, landscape, computer science, cultural studies, applied sciences, or international development fields.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy)
To be considered for entry, applicants must have completed either:
- an undergraduate degree or equivalent in the arts (across art forms such as the performing arts, music, visual arts, film, dance & digital arts); or
- an undergraduate degree or equivalent in associated areas such as cultural studies or areas within the design industry sector; or
- equivalent of 6 years of professional practice in the creative arts industry.
You must also submit a supplementary application:
- an artistic statement, and
- a curriculum vitae (CV), and
- three referees.
Shortlisted applicants must also attend an interview.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Master of Theatre (Writing)
To be considered for entry, applicants must have completed either:
- a bachelor honours degree or equivalent in a cognate area;
- a three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in a cognate area;
- a three-year undergraduate qualification in a cognate area and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience; or
- a minimum of eight years of documented relevant professional experience, with evidence of artistic ability and achievement or practice comparable to that expected of honours degree holders in relevant disciplines.
You must also submit a supplementary application:
- a curriculum vitae (CV), and
- a portfolio of relevant work, and
- an artistic statement, and
- three referees.
Shortlisted applicants must also attend an interview.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Applications Open
Jul 29, 2024
Course Fee
Directing - AUD$50,400; Dramaturgy - AUD$24,000, Writing - AUD$24,000
