Comedy Course - Comedy Courses Melbourne

STUDY COMEDY

If you dream of a career as a Stand Up Comedian, Writer, Stage Director or Producer, working in Film and TV, Radio, Performing Arts, Podcasting, or on the internet, this course is for you.

The Comedy course is perfect for people wanting to work in the comedic side of the arts and entertainment industries. You will be taught and mentored by industry experts who are currently working within many sectors of the industry including theatre, film, television, radio and podcasting.

Focusing on comedy performance, comedy writing, production, and entrepreneurship, you will gain the knowledge and skills to develop and manage a career in the entertainment industry. Students have the opportunity to create a comedy portfolio showcase, as well as partake in sought-after internships and gain hands-on experience. You will also work closely with students from other courses to foster a well-rounded understanding of the arts and entertainment industries.

Collarts offers students a variety of real-life industry experiences so that they are career-ready when they graduate. Through our industry partnerships, students have opportunities to partake in a variety of real-world experiences, gaining access to industry connections.

Students will graduate with a well-rounded understanding of the entertainment and dramatic arts industry, both in Australia and overseas.

OPPORTUNITIES & EXPERIENCES

→ Develop an in-depth understanding of comedy creation, production and publicity

→ Create, produce and promote shows and live performances

→ Attend and perform stand-up and live shows

→ Gain knowledge and experience in performance and comedic arts

→ Get valuable insight into the entertainment industry from experienced teachers, and access career pathways through our industry partnerships and placements

→ Hear from and work with guest speakers and meet with agents throughout the course

→ Study on-campus with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities

→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements

→ Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three

→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees)

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT COMEDY

Colin Lane Thinks Comedy Is More Than Just The Jokes

When we think about Australian humour, Lano & Woodley are at the forefront of the conversation. Colin Lane (the Lano in the duo and established comedian) spoke with Comedy students in an intimate Zoom chat about playing and writing one of the greatest characters in Aussie comedy.

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Jason Tamiru Wants Your Comedy To Smash The System

Yorta Yorta man Jason Tamiru is fighting for amplified Aboriginal voices in comedy and theatre everyday. Producer at the bold Malthouse Theatre, Jason dropped in on a Zoom class with our Comedy students to chat "real diversity" and how you need to break from convention to create positive change.

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Andrea Powell Is Uniting People With Laughter

If there's one thing Comedy course leader Andrea Powell loves more than making people laugh, it's empowering others to do the same. With almost 30 years of experience in the Australian comedy industry, her work has metamorphosed across performance, theatre, radio, television, and education.

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INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

"I haven’t found my voice 100% yet, but this course is helping me find one because it's given me the freedom and confidence to just say what I want to say and do what I want to do. It pushes and inspires me to actually get on a stage."

JETT BOND

Comedy student

"Telling unique stories and making people laugh is extremely rewarding. The Comedy course offered at Collarts are unique and tailored to the industry. I wish I’d had it when I was starting out. It would have saved me a lot of time and heartache."

ANDREA POWELL

Head of Comedy

BACHELOR

BACHELOR OF DRAMATIC ARTS (COMEDY)

The Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Comedy) is ideal for students wanting to work in the comedic side of the arts and entertainment industries.

The Bachelor degree can be completed in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

THROUGHOUT THE DEGREE, YOU WILL

→ Develop an in-depth understanding of comedy creation, production and publicity

→ Create, produce and promote shows and live performances

→ Attend and perform stand-up and live shows

→ Gain knowledge and experience in performance and comedic arts

→ Get valuable insight into the entertainment industry from experienced teachers, and access career pathways through our industry partnerships and placements

→ Hear from and work with guest speakers and meet with agents throughout the course

→ Study on-campus with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities

→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements

→ Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three

→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), to learn more click here

The Bachelor and Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Comedy) are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, accredited through CRICOS; CRICOS Code: 0100339 & 0100338.

Course Admission Criteria

DIPLOMA

DIPLOMA OF DRAMATIC ARTS (COMEDY)

The Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Comedy) is ideal for students wanting to work in the comedic side of the arts and entertainment industries.

The diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study or part-time equivalent, where you will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor Degree (subject to academic performance).

THROUGHOUT THE DIPLOMA, YOU WILL

→ Develop an understanding of comedy creation, production and publicity

→ Complete stand-up and comedic projects to a foundational level, from concept to completion

→ Gain knowledge and experience in performance and comedic arts

→ Get valuable insight into the entertainment industry from experienced teachers

→ Hear from and work with guest speakers and meet with agents throughout the course

→ Study on-campus with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities

→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements

→ Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three

→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), to learn more click here

The Bachelor and Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Comedy) are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, accredited through CRICOS; CRICOS Code: 0100339 & 0100338.

COURSE ADMISSION CRITERIA

ELIGIBILITY & ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

→ Applicants will be required to audition with a short performance from original or pre-selected material and submit an original, comedic written piece such as a monologue, satire or humor piece, script, etc.

→ Applicants will need to attend an admissions interview. You will be asked questions about your experience, background, and interest in the course and/or industry

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

DIPLOMA APPLICANTS

→ Applicants are required to successfully complete VCAL, VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent. If students have not completed the year 12 requirements, they must be at least 20 years of age

→ The Diploma can be used as a pathway into the Bachelor degree

→ There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements

BACHELOR APPLICANTS

→ Applicants are required to successfully complete VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent

→ VCAL students are not eligible for the Bachelor until they have successfully completed the diploma

→ If students have not completed the year 12 requirements, they must be at least 20 years of age

→ There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements

WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE APPLICANTS

→ If none of the above qualifications have successfully been completed, applicants must be 20 years of age or older with 2 years of work experience to apply

HOW TO APPLY

→ Non-Year 12 applicants may apply directly on the website, and a Future Student Advisor will be in touch to arrange an interview

→ Year 12 applicants must apply through VTAC. VTAC opens in August each year. Place the appropriate Collarts course into one of your preferences and a Future Student Advisor will be in touch to arrange an interview

KEY INFORMATION

Start Dates

February, May, or September

Number of Units

8 in Diploma

24 in Bachelor

Duration

Diploma 8 Months

Bachelor 2 Years

Or Part-Time Equivalent

Study Mode

On-Campus

Support Services

Free Access to Wellbeing & Academic Support

Industry Experience

Dedicated Time for Industry Experience

FEE-HELP

Available

Transparent Fees

$2,430 per unit

International Fees

Available

Course structure

Delivery Mode - On-Campus

FIRST YEAR	MATERIAL CREATION	PERFORMANCE	THEORY	INDUSTRY PRODUCTION
Trimester 1	Devising for Performance	Acting Foundations	Theories of Humour	Critical Thinking
Trimester 2	Writing Comedy for Live Solo Performance	Creating a Character	Intercultural History of Comedy	The Self-Producing Comedian
Trimester 3	Writing Comedy for Live Ensemble Performance	Live Comedic Acting	Comedy Genres	Publicity & Promotions
SECOND YEAR	MATERIAL CREATION	MARKETING	THEORY	INDUSTRY PRODUCTION
Trimester 1	Writing Comedy for Audio	Directing Comedy	Radical Comedies	Live Production
Trimester 2	Writing Comedy for Screen	Comedic Acting for Screen	Screen Comedy	Screen Production
Trimester 3	Capstone Creative Project 1/3	Capstone Creative Project 2/3	Capstone Creative Project 3/3	Creative Arts Business