Program Requirements

​Requirements

The 120 credit hour, 36 course program may be completed on a full-time basis as set out under Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre). The course structure for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre) is outlined under Suggested Program of Study for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre.      

• The program is designed to educate and train the student in the history, theory and practice of the theatre arts. The degree provides an undergraduate training, delivered by theatre professionals, that will prepare students to enter a professional graduate school of theatre, theatre conservatory or an apprenticeship in the theatre profession. The degree also provides a broad liberal arts education with a strong component of dramatic literature, enabling the graduate to pursue a variety of careers outside the theatre profession.

• In recognition of the relative isolation of the Grenfell Campus and the need for students of the performing arts to be exposed to examples of excellence in their field of study, provision will be made for students in their senior years to visit major theatre centres outside the province (e.g. the Harlow Campus will be utilized for studies in London and Stratford).

• Where circumstances warrant any prerequisite(s) for Theatre courses may be waived by the Program Chair.

• Students in their first year will not be allowed to participate in theatre productions. Exceptions will be made only with the permission of the Head of the Division of Fine Arts, and permission will be given only where a student demonstrates satisfactory performance. Where circumstances warrant, a student in second or third year may be given the opportunity for advanced responsibilities in production with the permission of the Program Chair. Permission will be given only where a student demonstrates above average academic performance as well as exceptional theatrical ability.

• Productions will constitute the designated number of rehearsal hours as described below. However, the final week of rehearsals (technical rehearsals) will include ten hour days on Saturday and Sunday. All performances will take place in the evenings with the possible exceptions of occasional matinees.

Table: Suggested Program of Study for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)

Major in Theatre

​Requirements

Minor in Theatre

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