维多利亚大学

The degree programs in Theatre are intended for students who wish to prepare for a career in professional, educational or community theatre or who wish to continue their studies in graduate or professional schools. The philosophy of the Theatre department is that the theatre should be studied in all its aspects and that it is best approached through a curriculum that leads to performance.

Through all courses and productions, students are encouraged to focus on fundamental creative, interpretive, performative and technical skills as they study the historical, contemporary and educational theories and practices of the theatre arts.

Theatre students must select one of the seven Focus options:

• Applied Theatre
• Design
• Directing
• Performance
• Production and Management
• Self-Directed
• Theatre History

With the exception of the Self-Directed Focus, students must normally have an average of 5.0 (B) in Theatre courses of their focus option to be admitted and advanced.

Acceptance and continuance in a Major Program is subject to approval by the department.

Applied Theatre Focus

Students may enter the Applied Theatre Focus after completing the first-year Theatre requirements. The Applied Theatre program allies the art of the theatre with effective pedagogy to build upon the growing recognition of theatre as an educative methodology in matters of social, political, economic and therapeutic concerns. The program provides the theoretical and experiential foundations that will serve those who wish to examine the use of theatre forms as they apply to teaching and/or non-theatrical settings, such as cultural, recreation and community centres, historic and environmental sites, museums, prisons, hospitals, social service and health agencies.

Students considering careers in elementary, middle or secondary schools are urged to consult with the Teacher Education Advising Office early to plan their undergraduate programs.

Design Focus

Students may enter the Design Focus after completing the second-year Theatre courses required for this focus.

Directing Focus

Students may enter the Directing Focus after completing the second-year Theatre courses required for this focus.

The Directing Focus is a preparatory program only. The foundation of its philosophy is that emerging directors must first secure a strong liberal arts education, as well as experience in all aspects of theatre production, before moving on to an in-depth study of directing. Students seeking entry into this option should secure the advice of the department on all required and elective courses before the end of their first year of the Theatre Program.

Performance Focus

Students may enter the Performance Focus after completing the first-year Theatre requirements. Enrolment is limited. Admission is by audition and interview only and permission of the department is required.

Production and Management Focus

Students may enter the Production and Management Focus after completing the second-year Theatre courses required for this focus. Enrolment is limited. Selection is by interview. Permission of the department is required.

Self-Directed Focus

Students may enter the Self-Directed Focus after completing the first-year Theatre requirements. Students who wish to pursue a greater scope in their Theatre studies, or who wish to combine their Theatre studies with a wide range of other liberal arts disciplines, should select the Self-Directed Option.