Drama, Major (0380)
- Effective from: Spring 2025
- Western Sydney University Major Code: 0380
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
The Drama major will suit students interested in pursuing careers in acting, performance and theatre-making, creative industries, and drama teaching. When combined with an appropriate tertiary teaching qualification the Drama Major can form a pathway to becoming a secondary-school drama teacher. For students who do not wish to study a full major sequence, the subjects will also be available as electives, where appropriate, in any degree program.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Penrith Campus | Internal | enquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au |
Major Structure
Students must successfully complete 80 credit points as follows:
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following four core subjects: | 40 | |
PERF 1026 | Fundamentals of Acting and Theatre | |
PERF 1027 | Drama Studio: Script and Scene | |
PERF 2034 | Advanced Approaches to Drama | |
PERF 3033 | Theatre in Action: Drama Major Project | |
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Plus four subjects from the Alternate Pool Subjects at least two of which must be at Level 3: | 40 | |
| Note: Not all subjects will be offered each year. Subjects will be offered on a rotational basis. | ||
| Level 1 Alternate Pool Subjects | ||
| Introduction to Screen Media | ||
| Introduction to the Creative Industries | ||
| Music Performance 1 | ||
| Level 2 Alternate Pool Subjects | ||
| From Corroborees to Curtain Raisers (Day Mode) | ||
PERF 2035 | Modern Drama: Theory and Practice | |
| Pitch: Podcasting Essentials | ||
| Level 3 Alternate Pool Subjects | ||
| Comedy and Tragedy: Dramas of Death and Rebirth | ||
| Communication, Creative Industries, and Screen Media Study Tours | ||
| Creative Industries Professional Project or Internship | ||
| Humanities Internship | ||
| Film and Drama | ||
| Personal Branding Strategies: Build and Manage Your Career Profile | ||
| Writing For Performance | ||