Overview

The Theatre Arts program offers a personalized learning environment in which students pursue both academic and practical courses in the field by studying subjects such as acting, directing, theatre in education, history, voice, movement and Canadian theatre. Two main stage productions are presented each year. Practical work may include specific roles or responsibilities in professional theatre productions as well as within the Theatre Arts Program.

• Three-year program leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

• Four-year interarts program leads to an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts, combining courses in music and theatre arts

• Students have access to a 150-seat theatre that includes classroom and workshop space

• Faculty members specialize in mask, Renaissance theatre and voice

• Also available: 30-credit Certificate in Theatre Arts (in conjunction with a degree in another discipline)

 

First-year course overview

THEA 1115 – Introduction to Theatre

+ electives (6 cr) in social sciences

+ electives (6 cr) in sciences

+ electives (12 cr) in humanities, social sciences or sciences

Admission Requirements

Based on Grade 12 4U/M courses:

• 1 English

• 5 other courses

• Minimum average of 70%

• Audition

• BFA Admissions Application Form

Employment Prospects

Education, film, journalism, leisure services, professional theatre, public affairs, public relations, radio, television…

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer opportunities are availablefrom other recognized postsecondary institutions and are typically evaluated on an individual basis. Some fast-tracking opportunities also exist.