Academic Advising Centre
This guide has been prepared with the information you need to successfully register for your first year at UFV. Please review the information provided on this page thoroughly before contacting your academic advisor with questions.
The Theatre diploma is a 60-credit program that introduces students to all areas of theatre, including acting, stagecraft, and performance studies. All students enrolled in the diploma gain applied, practical experience by working on UFV Theatre productions. The Theatre diploma is for anyone interested in learning more about theatre, the performing arts, or performance studies. It is suitable for people from a wide range of backgrounds, including direct-entry from secondary school, international students, mature students, adults who wish to access life-long learning opportunities, and Indigenous students. Applicants do not need to have theatre experience. Students graduate from the Theatre diploma with enhanced performance and stagecraft skills, a deep appreciation of theatre and performance, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
Practicum courses provide students with the opportunity to earn university credit for acting in or working backstage on department theatre productions. Introductory backstage roles include set crew, running crew, dresser, lighting operator, sound operator, projections operator, or assistant stage manager. More advanced backstage roles include stage manager, assistant director, assistant designer, designer, or dramaturg.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
THEA 101 |
Introduction to Theatre and Performance Studies |
3 |
|
THEA 121 |
Technical Theatre I |
3 |
|
THEA 123 |
Technical Theatre II |
3 |
|
THEA 299 |
Theatre Production Practicum |
3 |
|
One of: |
|
|
|
THEA 111 |
Acting Skills for Work and Life |
3 |
|
or THEA 112 |
Acting I: Essentials of Acting |
3 |
|
or THEA 250/ ENGL 253 |
Introduction to Storytelling in Indigenous, Theatrical, and Global Communities |
3 |
|
Plus: 21 credits selected from THEA courses |
21 | |
|
Plus: Nine credits from AH, FILM, GD, MACS, or ENGL courses designated as creative writing |
9 | |
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Plus: 15 additional credits selected from any subject, including THEA |
15 |
Note 1: Students planning to use the diploma to transfer into a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or other program should meet with an Advisor to ensure they select electives that meet the requirements of that program.
Note 2: Students planning to transfer into the Bachelor of Arts, Theatre major should consult the calendar or meet with an Advisor to ensure they select courses and electives that meet the requirements of the Theatre major.
Note 3: Students should be aware that many Theatre courses at the 200 level and above have specific prerequisites.
Visit the academic calendar for more information.
You can access a list of all approved and required courses for your program in two ways:
First time using MyGRADplan?
Visit MyGRADplan website to get login instructions and review tutorials. Specifically, you will want to learn about the 'What if' and 'Look ahead' features as they will be most helpful in your course planning.
The Theatre diploma is two years (60 credits) in duration and is completed in a full-time capacity.
Students who attend UFV part-time, or who are enrolled in other programs, may take any available theatre course for which they have the prerequisites. Part-time students wanting to complete the Theatre diploma should consult the calendar or meet with an Advisor to ensure they are completing the appropriate courses in the correct sequence.
Pick
3-4 courses per semester
Expect
9-12 hours per week in class
And at least
9-12 hours per week
for homework
Book an appointment with an academic advisor or email your questions to advising@ufv.ca.