The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed to produce knowledgeable, articulate and innovative graduates recognized by their skills to think systematically and critically, gather and evaluate evidence from many and diverse sources, communicate clearly, and apply ethical principles to decision making for a variety of professions and industries. The three-year program offers specializations and the choice of more than 20 majors and minors in the humanities, social sciences and visual arts to encourage students to design their own academic program to reflect their intellectual interests and career aspirations. Drama The major sequence in Drama provides students with a comprehensive overview of theatrical literature and history and a grounding in production work. Through performances, workshops and practical classes, ACU’s Drama sequence develops skills in many areas including theatre production, stage management, direction, and acting, as well as knowledge of theatre history and repertoire. Students who complete a major in drama possess transferrable skills in communication and public speaking and can seek employment in the performing arts industry or use the skills developed in other professional contexts. When combined with an appropriate tertiary teaching qualification, the drama major is a pathway to becoming a secondary-school drama teacher. You do not need any previous theatre experience and there are no prerequisites for studying introductory Drama at ACU. Volunteer experience Students undertake a degree capstone drawn from either: HUMA330 Community Engagement: Placement or HUMA331 Big Ideas: Social Enterprise and Innovation HUMA330 provides students with a community engagement placement of up to 70 hours with an organization relevant to their disciplinary study. HUMA331 provides students with the opportunity to engage the community by working to propose a solution to a real-world problem. Pathways to further study Bachelor of Arts graduates are well-placed to continue their studies in Arts Honours programs or in a range of postgraduate disciplines through their demonstrable research, analytical and communication skills gained from this undergraduate program.