Technical Theatre

The 2012 expansion of the existing theatre facilities to include a scene workshop, costume area, design studio and audio/video production lab has led to the development of a specialisation in technical theatre. Providing an opportunity to those students whose primary interest is in areas of theatre production rather than performance, this specialisation involves an augmented study of stage and production management, lighting, sound, set construction, design and technical direction. Students will play a practical role in supporting a wide variety of theatre productions with a natural progression to positions of increased responsibility and leadership. In addition students will undertake academic studies in the history of western theatre and dramatic literature.   

Significant performance opportunities exist as part of the program including two fully staged musical theatre productions each year and performances as part of community outreach initiatives within the Central Queensland region. International exchange opportunities are also available in the USA and Europe. We continue to investigate and build partnerships with theatre training providers and theatre companies throughout the world and especially throughout the Asia-Pacific rim.

For program information including duration and campus availability please see Bachelor of Theatre (Specialisation)

Work Intergrated Learning

Technical theatre is designed to develop student skills in stagecraft, stage and production management, lighting, sound and technical direction.

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Technical Theatre program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.