Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy)

at University of Melbourne

Course Structure
 

18 months full-time or 36 months part-time.
 

This is a 150 credit point program.
 

The course provides a balance of theory and practice across three semesters through laboratory-based workshops, seminars, lectures, self-directed exercises, tutorials, practical master classes, practical work on performance projects and an independent project.

150-point program

1.5 years full-time
 

• Year 1
  100 pts
   

• Semester 1
  50 pts
   

• Semester 2
  50 pts
   

COMPULSORY

• Collaborative Dramaturgies Project 1

• DRAM90012

• 12.5 pts
   

COMPULSORY

• Applied Dramaturgy 2

• DRAM90023

• 12.5 pts
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COMPULSORY

• New Writing Dramaturgy

• DRAM90024

• 12.5 pts
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COMPULSORY

• Performance And Community Engagement

• THTR90009

• 12.5 pts
   

• Year 2
  50 pts
   

• Semester 1
  50 pts
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CAPSTONE

• Independent Dramaturgy Project

• DRAM90013

• 37.5 pts
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COMPULSORY

• Creating A Project Vision

• DRAM90018

• 12.5 pts

• In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
   

  • 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 professional practice in the creative arts industry.
     

• In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
   

  Prior academic performance; or

  Creative arts industry professional practice.
   

• The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an

  application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
   

• Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for

  graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the
  standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band is 6.5 required.
   

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

• Indicative first year fee AUD$36,128
   
• Indicative total course fee AUD$36,128

Artistic collaborations with directors, choreographers, designers and other performance makers at the VCA, provide a unique opportunity to develop creative partnerships that can lead to future collaborations in your profession.
 

Learning Outcomes
 

On completion of this course, graduates will have developed:
 

• Potential for artistic leadership and gain in-depth knowledge of dramaturgical philosophies and practices

• Ability to creatively engage with textual, visual and performed artworks

• Knowledge of practical and critical approaches to develop the future of Australian performance culture

• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary projects

• Advanced skills to work effectively in rehearsals with directors and creative teams.
   

Our graduates have gone on to work in academia, creative industries management, theatre production and arts advocacy.