BFA - Dramatic Arts (Dramatic Arts)
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts
Major: Dramatic Arts
On stage. Behind the scenes. We have a place for you.
Through our rigorous and hands-on program, you develop strong skills in creativity and collaboration while developing discipline and confidence.
Build your own degree with this flexible major and explore courses from acting to movement, to construction, stage management and playwriting.
Enrich your classroom experiences by joining our season of exhilarating theatre productions that range in style and scale. Ambitious theatre-focused student clubs provide even more ways to showcase your talents.
Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts
Major: Dramatic Arts
Degree Length: 4 years
This flexible major gives you the opportunity to learn multiple facets of the theatrical world, including performance, tech and design, directing, dramaturgy, playwriting and more.
Key skills gained
- Project & time management
- Effective communication & teamwork
- Active listening & critical thinking
Explore careers in
- Design for theatre and film
- Acting & directing
- Educational sectors
What you need to know as a current student in this program
For the BFA - Dramatic Arts (Dramatic Arts) program there are some required courses that provide a great foundation for your major, but you'll also have flexibility on choosing a number of courses for the path of specialization and creative study you wish to take. Refer to your Program Planning Guide in your calendar year for the courses you'll need to take and choose from within the Drama list, Cinema list and as Electives.
- at least 40 courses (120.0 credit hours) with cumulative and graduation grade point averages of at least 2.00;
- a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all Drama courses;
- at least 25 (75.0 credit hours) Drama and/or Cinema courses for Performance majors;
- at least 13 Drama courses (39.0 credit hours) at the 3000/4000 level;
- 8 courses for Liberal Education Requirements.
Remember that program requirements vary depending on the calendar year, which is usually the year of admission (or readmission) to ULethbridge. Therefore, requirements may differ from year to year even within the same major.
Not sure what calendar year you should be using for your program? Want to change your calendar year?
What is a Program Planning Guide?
A Program Planning Guide (PPG) outlines the courses required to complete your program, along with a sequencing plan. You should keep your Program Planning Guide up to date and refer to it for course registration and general program planning. You can find and download Program Planning Guides below!
Did you know? A minor is a great way to complement your major and have your interests in another subject area recognized on your official transcript. It is an optional component of your degree program that requires a smaller number of courses to complete.
See an Advisor for more information about this.
- Visit Fine Arts Advising to request a program check and confirm you are on track to complete your requirements.
- Review the Convocation page and Graduation Checklist.
- Apply for graduation on the Bridge by the applicable deadline.
Fine Arts Advisors are here to help you along the way!
We understand that your goals may change during your academic journey. The Fine Arts Student Program Services team is here to assist you in selecting courses, exploring your academic options, doing program checks and making sure you have everything you need to graduate from this program.
Additional Resources
See what we're about in Fine Arts!
Interested in this program but have a few more questions? Speak to a human about this program today!
Contact Dr. Nick Sullivan, our Fine Arts Recruitment & Retention Specialist. Nick can answer Fine Arts admissions-related questions, and gives awesome tours of the University Centre for the Arts.