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Theatre extended minor

This section specifies the extended minor discipline requirements only. Please refer to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts section for information on additional requirements.

Lower-level requirements: 24 credits

• Twenty-four credits 100/200-level Theatre including:
• Fifteen credits from THEA 101, THEA 111, THEA 121, THEA 201, or THEA 202, THEA 199 or THEA 299.

Note 1: Students can use only three credits from THEA 199 or 299 to fulfill the lower-level requirements for the Theatre extended minor. Students may use a maximum of six additional practicum credits drawn from one each of THEA 199, 299, 290 or 295 toward elective credits in any UFV degree program, including the BA or BFA.

Note 2: Students are advised to select lower-level theatre courses that are prerequisites (or recommended) for the upper-level theatre courses that are of interest to them. See the course description section of the calendar for more information.

Upper-level requirements: 16 credits

• Sixteen credits of 300/400-level Theatre

Note: Students should note that most 300/400-level theatre courses are offered every other year. Please consult the Theatre department head for information on which courses are being offered.

Practicum courses

The required practicum courses for the Theatre extended minor and minor are one of THEA 199 (Technical Theatre Practicum) or THEA 299 (Theatre Production Practicum). The Theatre department also offers two credit/non-credit practica designed for students who wish to develop additional experience in theatre practice: THEA 290 (Theatre Practice – Small Ensemble) and THEA 295 (Theatre Practice – Large Ensemble).

Theatre practica are grouped in accordance with each production in the department’s annual season of theatre. Since each production represents a unique project, students may repeat THEA 199 or 299 once for further elective credit towards a Theatre Arts diploma, Bachelor of Arts degree, or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Students may also acquire as many THEA 290 or THEA 295 credits as they wish, however only a maximum of six credits drawn from one each of THEA 199, 299, 290, or 295 can be used for elective credits towards any UFV degree program, including the diploma, BA, or BFA. In all cases, additional credit will only be granted when the work undertaken in each practicum represents a different production role.

Students can use only three credits from THEA 199 or 299 to fulfill the lower-level requirements for the Theatre extended minor.

Theatre minor

This section specifies the minor discipline requirements only. Please refer to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts section for information on additional requirements.

Lower-level requirements: 15 credits

Note: Students are advised to select lower-level theatre courses that are prerequisites (or recommended) for the upper-level theatre courses that are of interest to them. See the course descriptions section of the calendar for more information.

Upper-level requirements: 16 credits

• Twelve credits from 300/400-level Theatre
• Four credits from: English 310, 312, 361, 368 or Theatre 300/400 level or Visual Arts 300-level

Note: Students should note that most 300/400-level theatre courses are offered every other year. Please consult the Theatre department head for information on which courses are being offered.

Practicum courses

The required practicum courses for the Theatre extended minor and minor are one of THEA 199 (Technical Theatre Practicum) or THEA 299 (Theatre Production Practicum). The Theatre department also offers two credit/non-credit practica designed for students who wish to develop additional experience in theatre practice: THEA 290 (Theatre Practice – Small Ensemble) and THEA 295 (Theatre Practice – Large Ensemble).

Theatre practica are grouped in accordance with each production in the department’s annual season of theatre. Since each production represents a unique project, students may repeat THEA 199 or 299 once for further elective credit towards a Theatre Arts diploma, Bachelor of Arts degree, or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Students may also acquire as many THEA 290 or THEA 295 credits as they wish, however only a maximum of six credits drawn from one each of THEA 199, 299, 290, or 295 can be used for elective credits towards any UFV degree program, including the diploma, BA, or BFA. In all cases, additional credit will only be granted when the work undertaken in each practicum represents a different production role.

Certificate in Extended Studies in Arts

The extended studies certificate is designed for students who have baccalaureate degrees, who wish to complete the equivalent of a minor, or extended minor, in Theatre. For details about entrance requirements and program requirements, please contact the department.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see course descriptions section.