Step into the spotlight

Work creatively and develop performance skills in voice, acting, movement and improvisation with Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Theatre Arts 22598VIC. From script-writing to performing, this hands-on diploma will allow you to push the boundaries of your own creativity as a performance artist. The course will teach you a balance of performance, technical, marketing, theatre event and production management skills. Home to over 50 theatres, the city of Melbourne and its inner suburbs are the perfect base for your theatrical exploration.

Unleash your creative potential

Learn how to develop, manage and stage your own plays and present them to a live audience. Our Diploma of Theatre Arts 22598VIC is taught at our Prahran campus, home to Melbourne Polytechnic’s lively artistic community.

You will take advantage of our many rehearsal and performance spaces, including the David Williamson Theatre. This is our 120-seat theatre with an industry-standard lighting and sound rig, flying systems, a set and prop construction area and foyer.

Melbourne Polytechnic has enduring connections with theatre companies such as Arts Centre Melbourne, La Mama, The Carlton Courthouse, Red Stitch Theatre Company and Impro Melbourne.

The world is your stage

Once you’ve completed your Diploma of Theatre Arts 22598VIC, you will have learned the skills to be an independent freelance creative, and develop a career in industry, working on and off stage, in performing, writing, stage management, front of house and event management. Your skills may open up pathways into work as part of a production team within small companies or performance venues, or as part of festival events, both in Australia and overseas.