Bachelor of Arts, Major in Theatre Arts

Thompson Rivers University

Bachelor's degree

In Kamloops (Canada)

£ 63,193.88 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 79,056

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Kamloops (Canada)

Get creative coordinating technical theatre elements such as lighting, sound, costumes, props and sets. In this progressive program, learn and practice the role of the director in a formal rehearsal setting.

For more than 25 years, we’ve offered a full range of university-level theatre arts courses where imagination, creativity, collaboration and discipline come together. Hone your production, design and acting skills through comedies, tragedies, serious scripts and fun monologues.

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Kamloops (Canada)
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About this course

Learn from a faculty of accomplished actors, directors and playwrights
Explore a wide range of acting techniques
Perform in full-scale theatrical productions staged in the TRU Actors Workshop Theatre
Train in voice, movement, improvisation, stage combat (including sword-fighting), dance, and acting for live audiences
Become both an actor and creator who can contribute to an artistic production on several levels

Depending on the level of work you achieve and your previous education and experience, pursue a range of options including:

Actor
Announcer
Art Director
Production Assistant
Director
Stage Manager
Technical Director
Set Designer
Costume Designer
Lighting Technician
Sound Designer
Scenic Artist
Special Effects Technician
Rigger
Casting Director
Editor
Playwright
Production Carpenter/Woodworker
Interviewer
TV/Radio Reporter, Host or Personality
Extra
Voice Over Artist
Comedian
Stunt person
Audio-Visual Technician

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)

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Subjects

  • Acting
  • Theatre
  • Theatre Arts
  • Modern theatre
  • Theatre Studies

Course programme

Push yourself, into the performance spotlight or behind the scenes. You’ll develop into an accomplished director, actor, set designer, stage lighter—through the challenging yet rewarding Theatre Arts course options. Our curriculum is a training ground for you to thrive in the many facets that modern theatre and live performance take on today.

Why pursue Theatre Arts at TRU?

From first to fourth year levels, directing, theatre history and technical theatre courses offer you a full range of options linked to both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees. In addition, you can acquire credit through participation and performance in several major, high-calibre productions staged by our department each year.

Set the stage and find your voice
  • Learn from accomplished industry professionals, with hands-on training
  • Direct a one-act play for the Directors Festival
  • Through performance, examine classic scripts and the eras in which they were written
  • Comprehensively study select styles of acting from significant periods in history
  • Learn how to present character portrayals from contemporary and historical theatre
Be the protagonist in this supportive community

By participating in workshops, seminars and rehearsals you’ll engage with other creative artists and passionate performers, fast-tracking growth, sharing in inspiration and complementing development. Share ideas, constructive criticism and camaraderie among classmates.

Additional information

International Fee: $2,358.83

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Bachelor of Arts, Major in Theatre Arts

£ 63,193.88 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 79,056

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