Master of Theatre in Directing in Southbank Australia | The University of Melbourne

The Master of Theatre (Directing) program cultivates collaborative creative abilities, reflective practices, leadership qualities, and industry expertise for directors across various performance disciplines, encompassing traditional theater, experimental works, live art, and community engagement. This program maintains strong connections with both the Master of Theatre (Writing) and Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy) degrees. Grounded in foundational values of academic excellence, artistic dedication, ethical standards, cross-disciplinary exploration, and creative innovation, the curriculum features hands-on workshops, seminars, independent projects, expert-led masterclasses, and global internship opportunities guided by distinguished faculty. Participants will engage in diverse collaborative experiences with peers from VCA's acting, design, production, writing, dramaturgy, music composition, film, and dance programs, while also connecting with artists and organizations worldwide, fostering professional relationships that extend beyond graduation.

This program caters to creative arts graduates and industry professionals aspiring to careers as directors, artistic visionaries, performance creators, collaborative artists, or researchers.

Program Outcomes
Upon completing this course, graduates will have acquired:
Leadership potential and comprehensive expertise to shape Australia's evolving performance landscape
Advanced directing techniques including rehearsal methodologies, dramaturgical analysis, and performance creation
Versatility to navigate diverse performance contexts and interdisciplinary environments
Proficiency in cross-disciplinary teamwork
Sophisticated dramaturgical understanding to contextualize artistic work within cultural frameworks
Expertise in establishing national and international creative networks.