Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Fine Arts Theatre Major
This four year program introduces students to a wide array of theatre arts in their first year, with the option of specializing in a selected area beginning in second year, or maintaining a comprehensive designation:

• Acting
• Applied Theatre
• Design
• Directing
• Production and Management
• Theatre History
• Theatre/Writing
• Comprehensive

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Theatre History
Students can apply to enter the Honours program in their third year of study if they meet the course requirements of a minimum of six units in Theatre with a GPA of 6.0 (B+) or better.

Path to Degree Completion:

1st Year
Students entering first year must take three core theatre courses:

• THEA 105: Introduction to Stage Craft and Techincal Practice
• THEA 111/112: Introduction to History and Language of the Theatre (Parts I & II)
• THEA 120: Introduction to the Art of Acting

The remaining courses are elective options, however students interested in entering into Applied Theatre should also take:

• THEA 132: Exploring Theatre Through Dramatic Process

Note: 3.0 units of English electives must be taken to complete a theatre major, with 1.5 units required to be taken before the end of second year.

2nd, 3rd and 4th Years
In their second year, students begin to select courses that related to their intended specialization. Follow the links in the specialization list above to see the course requirements for each.

Note: Students wishing to enter the Acting Specialization will be asked to audition at the end of their first year. Only selected students will proceed into 2nd Year of study in this specialization. Students who are not selected are welcome to audition again at the end of their 2nd Year. Permission must be granted by the department for students to progress to subsequent years in the Acting Specialization.

How to Apply