undergraduate

The Acting course has an international reputation for excellence
built on the success of graduates such as Hugh Jackman,
Frances O’Connor, Dustin Clare, TJ Power, James MacKay,
Dominic Purcell, and Ewen Leslie.These and many other
WAAPA alumni have established careers in theatre, film,
television and radio both in Australia and internationally.
Graduates from this program or an equivalent course of study
who have gained professional experience can apply for the
Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts) Directing stream.
Advanced Diploma of
Performing Arts (Acting)
A55 - ML
Duration: 3 Years
Prepares professional actors for work in theatre, film and
television. The program is principally structured around learning
experiences in the four areas of acting, voice, movement and
texts supplemented by a variety of other supporting units.
Productions are a fundamental component of the course,
integrating the experiences obtained through the remainder
of the program in an on-the-job atmosphere of openness and
professional acuity.
This VET course is offered by ECU as a Registered Training
Organisation under the Australian Quality Training Framework
and is accredited through the Training Accreditation Council.
Admission requirements
Audition / interview.
Careers
Actor, Entertainer, Performer.
See more course information:
reachyourpotential.com.au/courses/A55
arts management
WAAPA offers the only full-time undergraduate Arts
Management course in Australasia. The course has an
international reputation for excellence built on the success
of its graduates who have found work as arts managers in
events, production, venues, finance, sponsorship, marketing,
publicity, promotion and human resources, both in Australia
and internationally
from the course will possess a high level of management
expertise, together with leadership abilities, human resources
skills and a broad knowledge of the arts industry which will
enable them to function as arts managers in an intelligent,
effective and sensitive manner.
Admission requirements
Interview and academic results.
Course Structure
Requires the completion of 20 units / 360 credit points.
Year 1 - Semester 1
Credit Points
ADM1310 Managing People 15
ADM1315 Financial Processes in the Arts 15
ADM1320 Computing for Arts Management 15
ADM1325 Communication in the Arts 15
Year 1 - Semester 2
ADM1330 Arts Marketing Fundamentals 15
ADM1335 Arts Legal Framework 15
ADM1340 Arts Production and Presentation 15
ECF1110 Economics I 15
Year 2 - Semester 1
ADM2410 Arts in Contemporary Society 15
ADM2415 Managing Arts Organisations 15
ADM2420 Planning and Executive Producing 15
ADM2425 Managerial Finance for the Arts 15
Year 2 - Semester 2
ADM2430 Marketing the Arts 15
ADM2435 Cultural Critique 15
ADM2445 Arts Law 15
ADM2455 Managing Arts Resources 15
Year 3 - Semester 1
ADM3510 Financial Decision Making for the Arts 15
ADM3520 Business Development in the Arts 15
Elective 15
Elective 15
Year 3 - Semester 2
ADM3530 Arts Management: Principles and Practices 30
ADM3540 Industry Placement 30
Careers
General Manager, Arts Marketing Manager, Audience
Development Manager, Sponsorship Manager, Business
Development Manager, Communications Manager, Program
Manager, Venue Manager, Producer, Event Coordinator.
Bachelor of Arts
(Arts Management)
Y20 - ML
See more course information:
reachyourpotential.com.au/courses/Y20
Duration: 3 Years
Practicum: Yes
This course provides a foundation in business theory and
practice for the arts industry. The program is specifically
industry focused and designed to give students the knowledge
and skills to work in a diverse range of art forms and
organisations including theatre companies, venues, dance
companies, exhibitions, galleries, concerts and festivals. An
emphasis on academic study and experiential practice gives
students the opportunity to apply theory to practical situations
and workplace scenarios by developing their understanding of
art forms and processes within various arts organisations.
By studying at WAAPA, students have opportunities for
practical experience. During the later stages of the degree,
practical experience is gained in the wider arts industry through
extended industry placements. It is expected that graduates
dance
WAAPA’s Dance department prepares classical and
contemporary artists of international standing through
teaching methods designed to develop and refine the skills of
each individual. Our courses offer a breadth that is unique to
WAAPA and dance lecturers are continually assessing how best
to prepare students for a seamless transition into a wide range
of careers within the profession.
All dance programs are intensive and performance based, with
special coaching programs designed for both men and women.
Within each course, students have a degree of flexibility
to choose and combine the mix that is best suited to their
individual talents and aspirations.
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