Accredited training
The two Musical Theatre Courses are the only accredited training programs in Australia housed within a major performing arts venue (Hayward Street Studios), which is also the home of Queensland’s only professional musical theatre company, Harvest Rain. Students are afforded the opportunity to train in the same venue where some of Australia’s biggest musical theatre stars are rehearsing and performing, and the students regularly benefit from a range of formal and informal encounters with these luminaries. Please note the accredited training will not be offered through Creating Links in 2021.
CUA40513 Certificate IV in Musical Theatre
This Certificate course is delivered over a year and provides the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills for specialized and/or entry level skilled work in musical productions. It reflects the role of individuals working in a wide variety of performance contexts that require a combination of singing, dancing and acting skills.
Opportunities are provided throughout the year for Agents to view the students perform at special showcase performances, to assist students with gaining entry into the business and kick starting their career. Students are also able to audition for productions produced by Harvest Rain.
Duration: 12 months
Acting |
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| CUAACT402 | Develop acting techniques for musical theatre | |
| CUAACT401 | Use a range of acting techniques in performance | |
Voice |
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| CUAVOS401 | Develop singing techniques for musical theatre | |
| CUAVOS402 | Develop specialist singing techniques for musical theatre repertoire | |
| CUAVOS403 | Develop vocal techniques for musical theatre | |
| CUAMLT301 | Develop and apply aural perception skills | |
Dance |
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| CUADAN412 | Develop dance techniques for musical theatre | |
| CUADAN407 | Develop expertise in dance performance technique | |
| CUAPRF404 | Refine movement skills for performance | |
Develop self and performance techniques |
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| CUAPPR404 | Develop self as artist | |
| CUAPRF304 | Develop audition techniques | |
| CUAPRF402 | Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer | |
| CUAPRF407 | Develop expertise in musical theatre techniques | |
| CUAPRF408 | Perform solo in a musical theatre context | |
| CUAPRF409 | Perform in a musical theatre ensemble | |
CUA50213 Diploma in Musical Theatre
This diploma is delivered over a year, and reflects the role of performers working or aspiring to work in musical theatre and cabaret productions. At this level the students are expected to apply a range of theoretical and creative skills to a range of situations, and to display initiative and judgment in planning activities. They have autonomy in performing complex technical operations and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the work of others within broad but generally well-defined parameters.
With the skills acquired from this course graduates can also work in concurrent industries, such as: cabaret/venue performance; variety performance; street theatre; promotional photographic work; straight theatre; commercial film work, and children’s entertainment.
Opportunities are provided throughout the year for Agents to view the students perform at special showcase performances, to assist students with gaining entry into the business and kick starting their career. Students also have the opportunity to audition for productions produced by Harvest Rain.
Duration: 12 months
Acting |
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| CUAACT404 | Develop specialist acting techniques for musical theatre repertoire | ||
| CUAIND401 | Extend expertise in specialist creative fields | ||
Voice |
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| CUAMPF407 | Develop vocal techniques | ||
| CUAMLT501 | Refine aural perception skills | ||
| CUAMPF605 | Develop advanced vocal techniques | ||
Dance & fitness |
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| CUADAN403 | Develop expertise in jazz dance technique | ||
| CUAWHS501 | Maintain a high level of fitness for performance | ||
Music theatre industry |
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| CUAMPF402 | Develop and maintain stagecraft skills | ||
| BSBCRT501 | Originate and develop concepts | ||
| CUAPRF504 | Refine musical theatre techniques | ||
| CUAPRF501 | Refine performance techniques | ||
| CUAPRF601 | Extend musical theatre performance techniques to a professional level | ||
| CUAIND402 | Provide freelance services | ||
| CUAPRF503 | Prepare for performances in a competitive environment | ||
| CUAPPR502 | Develop own sustainable professional practice | ||
| CUAMPF505 | Develop technical skills and expand repertoire | ||