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Writing & Directing

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Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
BA, Diploma On-Campus Full-time 2 - 3 years February, May, September find out $83472 in total

About Writing & Directing, BA - at Collarts

Are you a born storyteller? Our Writing & Directing course is designed for those who can’t wait to write, direct, and create original work for the stage - or breathe new life into contemporary texts and the classics.  

Our experienced lecturers, who are currently working in the industry as writers, directors, and award-winning theatre artists, will help you to find your voice and shape your own unique style.

This comprehensive course covers directing and production, theatre studies and dramaturgy, playwriting workshops and script assessing - helping you to build an in-depth knowledge of both writing and bringing a script to life as a director, while laying the blueprint for character, action, performance and production. Learn techniques in rehearsal room practices, directing actors, working with designers, guiding technicians in world-building and bringing transformative stories to life. 

Our courses are made to help make you career-ready with pitching and grant writing, and you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sought-after industry placements. You’ll also collaborate with students from other courses to develop a well-rounded understanding of the arts and entertainment industries, and build valuable creative connections to become the theatre-maker of the future.


Entry requirements

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Why study at Collarts

  • Australia’s #1 provider of creative arts courses for Teaching Quality and Engagement.
  • No.1 in Victoria for Skills Development*
  • No.1 in Victoria for Teaching Quality and Engagement*
  • No.1 in Victoria for Student Support and Services*
  • No.1 in Victoria for Learning Resources*
  • No.1 in Victoria for Overall Quality of Education Experience*
  • Internships as part of your Degree
  • Hands-on Experience and volunteer opportunities at industry events (Melbourne Fashion Week, MIAF, MIFF, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Theatre Works)
  • Inclusive and collaborative environment
  • Multiple study options: Accelerated Delivery (2 Years) and Standard Delivery (3 Years)

*Source: QILT 2023 Student Experience Survey