BFA - Dramatic Arts/BEd
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts/Bachelor of Education
Majors: Dramatic Arts/Drama Education
More than just acting.
Develop as an artist and drama specialist in the contemporary classroom.
This combined program takes five years to complete and you graduate with two degrees. Your BFA - Dramatic Arts degree covers the subject you want to teach and the Education degree (BEd) consists of three professional semesters providing practical experience through supervised placements in schools.
With hands-on experiences in fundamental elements of performance, design and technical theatre, you develop applied skills in every facet of the discipline. Courses in theatre history and theory provide a well-rounded appreciation of theatre’s past, present and future. Our program includes the flexibility to pursue additional drama topics of your specific interest and prepares you for professional practice as an artist and educator.
Combined Degrees Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts/Bachelor of Education
Major: Dramatic Arts/Drama Education
Degree Length: 5 years
The Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts/Bachelor of Education offers a focused fine arts approach that allows you to build expertise in the drama field and enables you to take the reins at any level of drama education.
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
The Faculties of Fine Arts and Education jointly offer a 50-course (150.0 credit hour) Combined Degrees program leading to the degrees Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts and Bachelor of Education (BEd). Upon successful completion of the Combined Degrees program, you receive the BFA - Dramatic Arts degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts and the BEd degree from the Faculty of Education.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts/Bachelor of Education stream offers a more focused fine arts approach that allows you to build expertise in the field, and enables you to take the reins at any level of drama education.
For the BFA - Dramatic Arts program there are some must-take courses that provide a great foundation for your majors, 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 lists, Cinema lists and as Electives.
- at least 30 courses (90.0 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 10 Drama courses (30.0 credit hours) at the 3000/4000 level;
- Completion of the Liberal Education List Requirement.
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
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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.