Programme Goals

1. Produce well-rounded theatre practitioners and emphasizes leadership development
2. Cultivate marketable skills in specialties of the student’s choice
3. Encourage originality and self-initiated projects
4. The creation and marketing of your own show
5. Present opportunities to perform or work backstage with Rosebud Theatre
6. Nurture faith in a company of Christian artists while reflecting on the connection between faith and art
7. Equip graduates with expertise and resources for ministry, production, or community arts development

Dramatic Arts Level I

Time Period: 8 months
Entrance Requirement: successful completion of Certificate in Theatre Foundations or equivalent, statement of purpose, audition, interview

Programme Description
Dramatic Arts Level I offers a full schedule of theoretical and practical classes as well as hands-on practical training on the Studio Stage. The focus of Dramatic Arts Level I is general skill development within theatre. Students hone their skills in acting, study the fundamentals of theatre management, and further their interest through elective courses.

Dramatic Arts Level II & III

Time Period: 16 months
Entrance Requirement: successful completion of Acting, Dramatic Arts, or Technical Theatre Level I

Programme Description
The focus of Dramatic Arts Level II & III is leadership development within the arts. A number of specialized courses enable the student to explore areas of special interest, such as writing, directing, or producing. Students are encouraged to audition for productions on the Studio Stage, the Opera House, the Canadian Badlands Passion Play, and other projects, in addition to working in various areas of technical theatre and completing a Final Project.

Eligibility for attendance at Theatre Alberta’s Emerge Auditions will be determined by the Education Team. Course work in Mentorship Level II & III is scheduled around each student’s individual time table.  Dramatic Arts students must complete 45 credits to graduate.

Level I Course Listing
Term 1: Sept. – Dec. (13.5+ credits) 
MUS 251 or MUS 252: Masterworks or Chorale (1)
THR 226: Theatre History II (1.5)
THR 230: Topics in Acting (3)
THR 261: Production Practicum I (1)
THR 267: Theatre Management (1)
THR 359: Theatre Production & Performance (6)

Minimum one of the following:
MUS 240: Voice Coaching I (1)
THR 220: Speech and Text (1)
THR 240: Acting Coaching I (1)
THR 241: Topics in Dance (1)

Term 2: Jan. – May (13.5+ credits)
GEN 250: Bibliography (1)
GEN 370: International Theatre Trip (2)
MUS 251 or MUS 252: Masterworks or Chorale (1)
THR 226: Theatre History II (1.5)
THR 261: Production Practicum I (1)
THR 267: Theatre Management (1)
THR 359: Theatre Production & Performance (6)

Minimum one of the following:
MUS 240: Voice Coaching I (1)
THR 150: Design Foundations (3)
THR 240: Acting Coaching I (1)
THR 241: Topics in Dance (1)
THR 232: Intermediate Scene Study (3)

Level II Course Listing
GEN 101: First Aid (1)
GEN 250: Bibliography (1)
GEN 370: International Theatre Trip (2)
MKT 350: Marketing in the Arts (3)
MUS 251 or MUS 252: Masterworks or Chorale (1)
REL 321: Faith & Art (3)
THR 225: Theatre History I (3 credits)

A minimum of 6 credits in:
THR 210: Topics in Stage Craft (3)
THR 150 or 250: Design (3)
THR 330: Advanced Topics in Acting (1.5–6)
THR 333: Introduction to Playwriting (3)
THR 335: Introduction to Directing (3)

Level III Course Listing
GEN 250: Bibliography (1)
MKT 470: Portfolio (1)
GEN 470: Oral Exam (1)
THR 489: Final Project (6)

Level II & III Course Listing
The following courses must be completed sometime during the student’s training in Level II and III as opportunities arise and as the student pursues his or her special interests:

MKT 321: The Business of Showbiz (1)
THR 367: Stage Management II (3)

A maximum of 2 credits in:
MUS 240 or 340: Voice Coaching (1–2)
THR 240 or 340: Acting Coaching (1–2)

A minimum of 10 credits in:
INT 150: Job Shadowing (1)
INT 380: Applied Studies (3)
INT 489: Internship (6)
THR 261, 361, or 461: Production Practicum (1, 3, 6)
THR 271, 371, or 471: Performance of a Role (1, 3, 6)
THR 360: Management and Administration (2)