BACHELOR OF PERFORMING ARTS (WRITING & DIRECTING)

Delivered by Collarts – The Australian College of the Arts
Anticipated start date: February 2027 (Trimester 1)

OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of Writing & Directing is a practice-led theatre-making degree delivered by Collarts – the Australian College of the Arts. Designed for born storytellers, the course is for students who can’t wait to write, direct and create original work for the stage – or breathe new life into contemporary texts and the classics.

Led by experienced lecturers who are active in the industry as writers, directors and award-winning theatre artists, students develop their voice and shape their own unique creative style.

This comprehensive course covers directing and production, theatre studies and dramaturgy, playwriting workshops and script assessing. Students learn how to build character, action, performance and world-building, gaining the skills to lead rehearsal rooms, direct actors, collaborate with designers and guide technicians in bringing transformative stories to life.

With a strong focus on career-readiness, students gain experience in pitching, grant writing and sought-after industry placements, while collaborating with peers across creative disciplines to build valuable professional networks.

STUDY AREAS

  • Playwriting and script development
  • Directing practice
  • Dramaturgy and theatre studies
  • Acting Foundations
  • Ensemble production
  • Writing & Directing for Screen
  • Pitching and grant writing
  • Industry placements

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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR TRIMESTER 1, 2027

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WHY CHOOSE COLLARTS?

  • Excellence in teaching and engagement*
    Collarts is recognised as Australia’s leading creative arts provider for teaching quality and student engagement.*
  • Outstanding graduate satisfaction
    Collarts graduates consistently rank the institution number one in Australia for overall graduate satisfaction, learning from educators with global industry experience.*
  • Strong employment outcomes
    More than 82 per cent of Collarts graduates gain employment shortly after completing their studies.*

​​*Source: 2024 QILT Student Experience Survey (SES). Compared to all comprehensive creative arts course providers in Australia, excluding specialist field providers.