Theatre

Theatre major

The Theatre major integrates performance studies and creative practice to ensure graduates have a strong foundation in theatre.

Students will investigate how creative practice informs, and is informed by, an understanding of the history and theory of performance, and will develop a high standard of competence in the practical, technical and collaborative aspects of theatre. Students will also have opportunities to study the interdisciplinary relationship of theatre to other media (i.e. film, video, digital media) and other forms of artistic and creative practice (i.e. visual arts, playwriting, fashion design).

The program prepares students to think critically, approach problems creatively, and work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions. These transferable skills are highly desired by employers, and will benefit students in finding meaningful employment opportunities. Program learning outcomes are available on the Theatre department website, ufv.ca/theatre.

Fees and additional costs

See the Fees and Other Costs section. Books and additional supplies cost approximately $100–200 per course. THEA 101 includes a materials fee. Additional costs may include theatre tours, workshop fees, art supplies, makeup kits, exercise mats, and active wear suitable for acting classes.

Program outline

This section specifies the major discipline requirements only. Please refer to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts section for information on additional requirements. Please check the Bachelor of Arts residency section of the calendar for how many upper-level credits must be completed at UFV in order to graduate with this program.

Lower-level requirements: 27 credits

Note: This requirement may be met by ENGL 130 if previously completed.

Upper-level requirements: 31 credits

Note 1: Students planning to take upper-level acting courses should review prerequisites for these courses when selecting lower-level Theatre electives.

Note 2: Students may use only six credits of lower-level practicum courses and eight credits of upper-level practicum courses toward meeting the requirements for the Theatre major. Students may use up to three additional lower-level practicum credits to meet BA electives.

Note 3: Most upper-level performance studies and creative practice courses are offered in alternating years.

Theatre extended minor

This extended minor can be applied to any degree program at UFV, provided the degree accepts extended minors. This section specifies the extended minor discipline requirements only. Please refer to the specific degree section for information on additional requirements, declaration eligibility, and residency requirements. Program learning outcomes are available on the Theatre department website, ufv.ca/theatre.

The Theatre extended minor can be combined with another creative practice program only in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Creative practice programs are offered in Creative Writing, Graphic and Digital Design, Theatre, and Visual Arts.

Lower-level requirements: 18 credits

Note 1: This requirement may be met by ENGL 130 if previously completed.

Note 2: Students can use only three credits from THEA 299 to fulfill the lower-level requirements for the Theatre extended minor. Students may use a maximum of six additional practicum credits drawn from THEA 290 or 295 toward elective credits in any UFV degree program, including the BA or BFA.

Note 3: Students are advised to select lower-level theatre courses that are prerequisites 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: 19-20 credits

Note: Students should note that most upper-level theatre courses are offered every other year. Please contact the Theatre department at theatre@ufv.ca for information on which courses are being offered.

Theatre minor

This minor can be applied to any degree program at UFV, provided the degree accepts minors. This section specifies the minor discipline requirements only. Please refer to the specific degree section for information on additional requirements, declaration eligibility, and residency requirements. Program learning outcomes are available on the Theatre department website, ufv.ca/theatre.

Lower-level requirements: 12 credits

Note: Students are advised to select lower-level theatre courses that are prerequisites 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: 15-16 credits

Note: Students should note that most upper-level theatre courses are offered every other year. Please contact the Theatre department at theatre@ufv.ca for information on which courses are being offered.

Residency

Students must complete at least 50% of the upper-level credits required at UFV.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.