Theatre

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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.

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 requirements

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: 24 credits

Upper-level requirements: 32 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 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. 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: 24 credits

24 credits of 100/200-level Theatre, including 15 credits from THEA 101, THEA 111, THEA 121, THEA 203/ENGL 233, or THEA 204/ENGL 234, 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

16 credits of 300/400-level Theatre.

Note 1: 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.

Note 2: Students with credit for THEA 212 (changed to THEA 312) can use that course to meet upper-level requirements.

Practicum courses

Theatre practica are assigned to each production in the department’s annual season of theatre. 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).

Since each production represents a unique project, students may repeat THEA 199 or 299 once for further elective credit towards a 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 from THEA 199, 299, 290, or 295 can be used for elective credits towards any UFV degree program, including the 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. 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: 15 credits