| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts (Performance) program at the University of Lethbridge is a rigorous program that develops advanced performance skills, fosters understanding of theatre history and theory, and cultivates creativity, confidence, and discipline. Through a combination of classroom instruction and performance opportunities, students prepare for a variety of careers in the theatre industry, including acting, directing, and technical theatre.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts (Performance) program at the University of Lethbridge is a rigorous program designed to refine artistic techniques and develop lifelong skills such as creativity, confidence, and discipline. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of drama's essential role in society through courses in theatre history and theory.
Objectives:
- Develop advanced performance skills
- Foster understanding of theatre history and theory
- Cultivate creativity, confidence, and discipline
- Prepare students for a variety of careers in the theatre industry
Program Description:
This innovative program emphasizes the connections between performance, directing, and devised theatre. Students will explore courses in acting, voice, and movement, and discover a range of performance techniques, including theatre for young audiences, improvisation, and physical theatre. Classroom experiences are enriched through participation in a season of exhilarating theatre productions that range in style and scale.
Outline:
Program Structure:
The program consists of 10 courses per academic year over four years.
Course Schedule:
Courses are typically scheduled during the daytime hours.
Course Modules:
Year 1:
- Acting I
- Voice I
- Movement I
- Theatre History I
- Theatre Theory I
- Technical Theatre I
- Costume Design I
- Stage Management I
- Playwriting I
- Directing I
Year 2:
- Acting II
- Voice II
- Movement II
- Theatre History II
- Theatre Theory II
- Technical Theatre II
- Costume Design II
- Stage Management II
- Playwriting II
- Directing II
Year 3:
- Acting III
- Voice III
- Movement III
- Theatre History III
- Theatre Theory III
- Technical Theatre III
- Costume Design III
- Stage Management III
- Playwriting III
- Directing III
Year 4:
- Acting IV
- Voice IV
- Movement IV
- Theatre History IV
- Theatre Theory IV
- Technical Theatre IV
- Costume Design IV
- Stage Management IV
- Playwriting IV
- Directing IV
Assessment:
Assessment methods may include:
- Performances
- Written assignments
- Oral presentations
- Portfolio submissions
- Auditions
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Studio classes
- Rehearsals
- Performances
Faculty:
The faculty consists of experienced theatre professionals with expertise in various areas of performance, directing, and theatre studies.
Unique Approaches:
The program places a strong emphasis on experiential learning through performance opportunities and collaborations with professional theatre companies.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Acting
- Stage Directing
- Artistic Directing
- Lighting Design
- Set Design
- Costume Design
- Playwriting
- Makeup Artistry
- Scriptwriting
- Technical Directing
- Casting
- Teaching/Coaching
Career Opportunities:
Graduates may find employment in theatre companies, film and television productions, educational institutions, and other arts organizations.
Outcomes:
The program prepares students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the theatre industry. Graduates may also choose to pursue further education at the MFA or PhD levels.
