Theatre & Dramatic Arts | University of Lethbridge

Faculty of Arts & Science

Theatre & Dramatic Arts

What do you love?

Do you like being centre stage? Are you forever entertaining your friends and family? Do you enjoy creating fictional scenarios and alternative views of reality?

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Theatre & Dramatic Arts at uLethbridge Theatre & Dramatic Arts provides you with a vibrant and varied experience in the world of theatre, combining the excitement of live productions with studies in literature, acting, directing, design and technical production.

or a Post-Diploma Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Education (BFA/BEd).

To determine which route is best for your particular career goals and interests, please speak to an academic advisor.

As a drama student, you’ll study theory and criticism, performance and production.

You’ll also participate in a series of major theatre productions annually, ensuring you get ample real-life theatre experience. You’ll also delve into theatre history and literature, studying renowned playwrights and their works within the context of time, place and social circumstance.

Theatre & Dramatic Arts Courses. Here’s a sample of courses offered: • Acting • Set Design • Stagecraft • Design Techniques • Theatre for Young Audiences • Directing • Speech & Voice • Improvisational Production • History & Development of Theatre • Production Techniques • History of Costume • Stage Makeup • Playwriting • Film Studies • Acting for the Camera

With both theoretical and practical opportunities, you will learn to be imaginative, flexible, adaptable and creative, grooming you for entrance into the entertainment industry, graduate studies and numerous other professions.

The Play’s the Thing. The University of Lethbridge has two performance series: Mainstage and TheatreXtra. With eight productions annually, you’ll have numerous opportunities to put your new knowledge to the test, whether you are performing, building sets and designing costumes, or stage managing. During four years of study, you’ll see and work on a wide range of historical periods, genres and theatrical approaches.

The Centre for the Arts. The Centre for the Arts houses three performance spaces: a flexible production studio, the ‘black-box’ David Spinks Theatre and the main University Theatre — complete with a fly gallery. Numerous rehearsal rooms, a well-equipped costume shop and lab, lighting lab, property and scene shops, a recording studio and blue-screen room make our facilities among the finest in the country.

Student Clubs, Activities and the Art Community. The Theatre Arts Society organizes student activities including Twoonie Theatre and social events. The Musical Theatre Society is for those interested in singing, acting and dancing, while The Improv Club teaches you to act on your feet. Lethbridge also boasts an active cultural community, with several theatre groups and the professional New West Theatre.

Theatre & Dramatic Arts Degrees. The University of Lethbridge offers two routes for those wanting to pursue a degree in theatre & dramatic arts — the BA route through the Faculty of Arts & Science and the BFA route through the Faculty of Fine Arts. Whatever degree you choose, you can rest assured that you will study with accomplished experts across a wide range of theatrical areas, including acting, directing and technical professionals.

There are numerous degrees you can complete in the major through the two faculties: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (BASc), Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management (BA/BMgt), Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (BA/BEd), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Education (BFA/BEd), Post-Diploma Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) (after a 2 or 3-Year Diploma)

Learn more about Drama at uLethbridge, visit ulethbridge.ca/artsci/drama

Our Faculty & Their Research Faculty members in the department are happy to involve undergraduate students in their creative projects, using our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment — giving you the opportunity to get additional hands-on experience.

Current Research & Areas of Interest: • Creativity and Improvisation • • Experimenting in Theatrical Form • • Theatre Performance • • Directing & Acting • • Voice & Diction • • Theatre for Young Audiences

Theatre in Education Technical Theatre & Design Movement & Dance Early Canadian Theatre (Alberta) Script Writing

Your Future Prospects Skills Acquired. In addition to developing the obvious skills that should be expected from this degree, such as confidence, public speaking and creativity, you will also gain exceptional written and oral communication skills. You may also expect to develop your critical and analytical thinking skills, your information acquisition and management skills, as well as your attention to detail. All of these abilities are highly sought after and can be applied to practically any working scenario.

Related Fields. As a graduate of the program, you could pursue a career in: • Acting • Costume Design • Film • Playwriting • Stage Directing • Script Writing • Artistic Directing • Makeup Artistry • Lighting Design • Technical Directing • Set Design • Casting Graduate Studies. The University of Lethbridge’s School of Graduate Studies offers graduate programs, at the Master and Doctoral levels, spanning over 60 disciplines — so why not consider pursuing grad school right here in Lethbridge!

Whether you choose to do your advanced studies at uLethbridge or another institution, know that your undergraduate degree has set you on the path to post-graduate success.

Act out your passion in Theatre & Dramatic Arts.

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Put Your Knowledge to Work Whether you’re looking for a more in-depth learning experience by assisting with research projects or by testing your knowledge in a real-life setting, we can help. Combined with your required coursework, the programs outlined below will provide you with a solid foundation for further studies and an excellent framework for a challenging and rewarding career — whatever direction you decide to go.

Applied Studies

Applied Studies is a special opportunity offered to all uLethbridge students as a way to earn course credit for career-related paid, volunteer or community service work experience. This program is specially designed to allow you to integrate principles learned in the classroom in a practical work setting.

For more information on Applied Studies, visit: ulethbridge.ca/appliedstudies

Co-operative Education

The Faculty of Arts & Science is proud to offer you the chance to participate in our co-op program — the only one of its kind in Alberta to offer co-op to all majors in arts and science. Co-op allows you to gain work experience directly related to your studies and make invaluable contacts in the workforce, all while earning a competitive salary. Completion of the program allows you to receive a co-op cesignation on your degree and, most importantly, a kick-start to your career the minute you graduate.

For more information on Co-operative Education, visit: ulethbridge.ca/career-bridge

Research & Independent Studies

In addition to your regular courses, you have the opportunity to participate in Independent Studies.

You’re able to contribute to departmental activities by volunteering on research projects or through employment as a research assistant.

If your GPA is high enough, you can also enrol in undergraduate thesis-based courses where research is a component of your studies. There are field school opportunities available in some disciplines, as well as many opportunities to study abroad.

For current research or independent studies opportunities, contact the department directly.

Academic Advising Your decision to explore a university education is the first step toward a great future — now let us help you navigate your degree options at uLethbridge and set you on the road to success. Do you have questions about what field of study best suits you? Would you like help with program and registration planning and just can’t find the answers? If so, you should speak to an academic advisor today — advisors have the answers to these questions and many more.

To learn more about the support services available to you through our academic advisors, visit: ulethbridge.ca/artsci/advising

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