F3B Bachelor of Performing Arts as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Performing Arts
Abbreviation: BPA
Course code: F3B
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6324 3599 (Theatre); (03) 6226 7340 (Music)
Introductory comments
This on-campus 3-year full-time course is offered by the Faculty of Arts through the
School of Visual and Performing Arts at Launceston and the Conservatorium of Music at
Hobart. Part-time study is also available.
Note: the theatre component of this course is currently being taught out, and students
wishing to pursue theatre training should seek enrolment in the Bachelor of
Contemporary Arts. Students will be able to enrol in first-year of the Bachelor of
Performing Arts (Music) stream in 2002.
Admission & prerequisites
Applicants (BPA Music stream only) are normally expected to have satisfied the
University’s admission requirements. Possession of TCE Music is desirable but not
essential.
Applicants are required to attend an audition and interview (where practicable).
Overseas and interstate applicants may submit a certified video tape of the audition
performance.
The School will advise applicants of specific audition requirements.
Course objectives
The course aims to satisfy the demand for skilled professionals in the performing arts
industry, by producing students who have an awareness of and real insight into related
disciplines. It provides students with an appropriate balance between the study of theory
and principles, and practical performance in the performing arts.
Career outcomes
May include professional theatre as actors, stage managers, technicians; film and
television; public relations; theatre in education; the music industry.
Professional recognition
On entering the industry, students are eligible for membership of the Media,
Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA).
Course structure
All candidates undertake theoretical and performance studies in one of two strands:
Theatre or Contemporary Music, as outlined in the schedule which follows.
(Theatre or Music) – Schedule
Students enrolling in first-year Theatre do so in the Bachelor of Contemporary Arts degree
course, not the Bachelor of Performing Arts, which is currently being taught out.
campus-sem
code
Unit title
weight
Year 1
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Music only
Performance Study
1 (Music)
Vocationally
Oriented Study 1
(Music)
Theory
Composition and
Arranging 1
L1&2
50%
FPF150
L1&2
25%
FPF180
L1&2
25%
FPF100
50%
FPF250
25%
FPF200
25%
FPF280
50%
FPB350
25%
FPB315
25%
FPC300
25%
FPC350
50%
FPF350
25%
FPF380
Unspecified Elective 1[a]
Year 2
Music only
Performance Study L1&2
2 (Music)
Theory
L1&2
Composition and
Arranging 2
Vocationally
L1&2
Oriented Study 2
(Music)
Unspecified Elective 2[a]
Year 3
Theatre
Performance Study L1&2
3 (Theatre)
Drama 3
L1&2
AND 25% from the following:
Vocationally
L1&2
Oriented Study 2
Vocationally
L1&2
Oriented Study 3
Unspecified elective 3[a]
Music
Performance Study L1&2
3 (Music)
Vocationally
L1&2
Oriented Study 3
(Music)
Unspecified elective 3[a]
[a] Students may choose up to 25% from units offered by another degree course (e.g.
English, Computing, Art)
Liberal Studies courses
Music Liberal Studies units
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Unit title
Year 1
Musicianship
Class Instrument
Year 2
Musicology
Conducting
campus-sem
weight
code
L1&2
L1&2
12.5%
12.5%
FPH101
FPH102
L1&2
L1&2
12.5%
12.5%
FPH201
FPH202
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Arts
Campus(es) offered | Launceston
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 3 years minimum (6 semesters) | 3 years maximum (12 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES | Australian residents: $3,463
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