Bachelor of Music Theatre
Performing
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
A three-year degree giving you practical and theoretical skills in acting, singing, dance, and music theatre performance, preparing you for a career on stage and in the performing arts industry.
NZ$11,132
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop professional skills in acting, singing, and dance
Gain practical training and experience in core theatre disciplines, preparing for careers in the performing arts industry.
Integrate multiple performing arts disciplines
Learn to bring together acting, voice, movement, and music skills in both ensemble and solo performance work.
About This Course
This Bachelor of Music Theatre programme provides a comprehensive foundation in music theatre including acting, singing, and dance, supplemented with voice studies, music theory, theatre history, technical skills, and research. It features integrated practical performance experience, technical theatre, and a final-year capstone project, with opportunities for industry placements and specialization. Audition is required for admission. Graduates may pursue careers in stage acting, musical theatre, teaching, or entertainment and tourism industries, or continue to postgraduate study.
Course Content
- Acting for stage and musical theatre
- Singing and vocal technique
- Dance and movement skills
- Theatre history and research methods
- Technical theatre skills
- Music theory
- Spoken voice training
- Performance project (capstone)
- Industry work-integrated learning
- Choir/Kapa Haka
- Lyric writing
- Music creation (elective)
- Photography (elective)
- Film studies (elective)
- Professional studies
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or above, including 14 credits in each of three approved subjects)
Build towards these roles
Musical theatre performerStage and screen actorDance performerVoice performerPerforming arts teacherRoles in tourism and entertainment industry
Build skills in these industries
Performing ArtsEntertainment Industry
