***COVID-19 Update: In Trimester 2 2020, this course will be delivered online. It’s the same great course, with the same industry-connected teachers, and the same Collarts community. Don’t wait to get started. Next intake starts in May.***
If you dream of a career as a Stand Up Comedian, Writer or Producer, working in Film and TV, Radio, Internet, Performing Arts or Podcasting, the Comedy course is for you.
The Comedy course is perfect for students who are 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.
You will undertake fundamental units in 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 will develop a showcase of their work to achieve a position as a comedic artist, with performance, creation, and production knowledge, which the industry seeks.
Students will graduate with a globally recognised qualification and a well-rounded understanding of the comedy and dramatic arts industries in Australia and overseas.
For Trimester 2 2020, all courses will be offered online.
Collarts offers two qualifications within the Comedy course, a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Comedy) and a Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Comedy). The Diploma is embedded within the Bachelor Degree.
The Diploma consists of the first 2 trimesters of the 6 trimester Degree. Students may receive an offer into the Diploma or Bachelor Degree depending on their application and/or entry requirements. If students apply for, or receive an offer for the Diploma course, they may use the Diploma as a pathway into the Bachelor Degree. If they successfully pass the Diploma level qualification, they may then begin the Bachelor Degree in the 3rd trimester should they so choose.
If students apply for, or receive an offer for the Bachelor Degree, they must complete all 6 trimesters including trimesters 1 and 2, which are also considered a part of the embedded Diploma. If a student enrols into the Bachelor Degree and chooses to finish the course at the end of their 2nd trimester and they have successfully completed both trimesters, they may exit the course with the Diploma level qualification. Students enrolled in the Diploma and Degree will have classes together in the first two trimesters of their course.
Please see course matrix above, outlining the embedded Diploma within the Bachelor degree.
The Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Comedy) balances creative, technical and industry-related skills, with a focus on comedy in the dramatic arts. The degree will provide students with a knowledge and understanding of comedy, developing the practical skills required to gain employment in the dramatic arts industries.
The Bachelor degree can be completed in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study.
Throughout the degree, you will:
FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), learn more here.
The Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Comedy) will teach students the knowledge and understanding of comedy in dramatic arts, while developing the practical skills required to gain employment in the dramatic arts industries.
The Diploma can be completed in two trimesters of full-time study.
Throughout the Diploma, you will:
FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), learn more here.
The Bachelor and Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Comedy) are delivered at the Wellington Street, George Street and Cromwell Street Campuses and is
Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Comedy)
Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Comedy)
For intake dates, duration and links to learn more, click here. For Trimester 2 2020, all courses will be offered online.
Collarts does not have subject prerequisites and does not require a minimum ATAR rank.
To be eligible to apply for Collarts' Bachelor Degrees, you need to have successfully completed ONE of the following, OR or be 20 years of age or older with 2 years of work experience:
To be eligible to apply for Collarts' Diplomas, you need to have successfully completed ONE of the following, OR or be 20 years of age or older with 2 years of work experience:
For more information on FEE-HELP, FEES and Tuition Assurance, click here.
For more information on International Student Fees, click here.
Admissions Requirements
ALL APPLICANTS: Applicants must undertake a
Applicants are required to audition a short comedic performance (a stand-up routine, song, or monologue, etc.) and submit a short written piece such as a script or screenplay, humour blog, satire piece, original jokes and more.
Diploma – 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
Bachelor – 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
Course Intake Dates: We run 3 intakes throughout the year, February, May, and September. Please see our Course Dates page for more information.
How To Apply
Non-Year 12 applicants may apply directly on the website, and a Future Student Coordinator 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 Coordinator will be in touch to arrange an interview.
