Official education path
The main path is a 3-year full-time degree at an art university with a focus on theatre pedagogy.
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Theaterpädagoge/-pädagogin FH
Theatre pedagogy combines art, teaching and group work
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You lead theatre courses, develop productions and support groups in creative exploration.
Theaterpädagoge/-pädagogin FH professionals work exactly at the intersection of art and education. You lead courses. You develop productions together with participants. You create spaces for creative discovery. You combine playful exercises with dramaturgical thinking. Your work ranges from planning to project management and accompanying theatre visits. You enable people of all ages to express themselves through theatre and gain new perspectives.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryTheatre, Music, Dance & Film
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Theaterpädagoge/-pädagogin FH.
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Arts ZFH in Theater, mit Vertiefung Theaterpädagogik"
- ⏱ 3 Jahre Vollzeit
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Arts ZFH in Theater, mit Vertiefung Theaterpädagogik"
Prerequisites
- Age: at least 20 to maximum 30 years
- Completed basic education with Berufsmaturität, gymnasiale Maturität or Fachmaturität
- Admission "sur dossier" possible for those with exceptional artistic talent
Requirements
- Artistic talent
- Strong sociability and communication skills
Where this can lead
Career changers are possible with exceptional artistic talent, for example through admission without a standard school leaving certificate.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Artistic creativity
- Communication skills
- Project management
- Pedagogical intuition
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the rehearsal room and lead a group in developing a short scene. You discuss the themes of the play together. You link the exercises into a production.
- You lead theatre courses and develop production projects with groups.
- You introduce students to acting in a playful way.
- You create a framework to discuss and follow up on theatre visits.
- You link games and exercises into a joint production.
- You give participants experience in acting and improvisation.
- You advise teachers on preparing theatre projects at schools.
- You plan and organise accompanying programmes for current plays.
- You maintain contacts with authorities and secure the necessary funding.
Working conditions
You work mainly at theatres, schools or in the leisure sector. You are often self-employed and work on various projects.
Where to learn
- Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK) Toni-ArealPfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005 Zürich
- Schweizerischer Bühnenverband SBV GeschäftsstelleGibraltarstrasse 24, 6003 Luzern
Strengths
- Artistic creativity
- Communication skills
- Project management
- Pedagogical intuition
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Project work
- Physical strain
- Administrative effort
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