Bachelor of Arts - World Performance (W495)

Bachelor of Arts - World Performance will give the students opportunity to train, create, and perform in an exciting range of global theatre practices. Students explore Western and non-Western acting techniques alongside performance traditions from around the world, developing a deeper understanding of storytelling through different cultural perspectives.

The course combines practical theatre training with a broad exploration of international performance styles, from World Music to Commedia Dell’Arte and Balinese Kecak. students will also be introduced to the basics of filmmaking and backstage roles such as theatre production and set design. In students' final year, students will apply the techniques students have learned in three technically-supported productions.

The course is designed for curious, ambitious creatives who are eager to explore the world’s rich performance traditions. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to discover students' own artistic voice and challenge conventions. By the time students graduate, students will have developed as a performer and theatre-maker with the artistic and technical skills to create innovative and culturally-informed work.