Dramatic Arts (BA)

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Bachelor of Arts - Dramatic Arts
Bachelor of Arts & Science
Bachelor of Arts (Dramatic Arts)/Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Arts (Dramatic Arts)/Bachelor of Management

Campus

Lethbridge

Intake

Fall & Spring

Admission requirements

Program description

Our rigorous program of hands-on theatre experiences will enable you to refine your artistic techniques and develop creativity, confidence, and discipline that will serve you for a lifetime. Courses in theatre history and theory provide a comprehensive understanding of drama’s essential role in society.

Why Performance at uLethbridge?

Your program allows you to focus your attention on performance and technical/design courses, understand and appreciate dramatic arts from around the world and immerse yourself in the study of culture and creativity. Compliment your studies with courses from art, humanities, sciences and social sciences

Customize your BA (Dramatic Arts)

The BA (Dramatic Arts) allows for minors and a higher number of non-major courses then a Bachelor of Fine Arts – Dramatic Arts.
If you are interested in both art and science, a BA & BSc (Dramatic Arts) allows for double majors: one in art and one in the sciences
Combine your love of drama with a management degree from the Dhillon School of Business if your goal is to influence business operations in the cultural sector

You will also have full access to co-operative education, international exchanges, independent and applied studies, as well as volunteer opportunities.

Performances

Participate in a dynamic season of theatre activities, including Mainstage productions supervised by professors, the student-run TheatreXtra series, and an array of practical workshops, play readings, public forums, and special events.

Audition Act Devise Direct: Dramatic Arts (Performance) at uLethbridge

Drama Department Dhillon School of Business

Possible careers

Actor
Acting Coach
Costume Designer
Theatre Manager
Program Coordinator
Scriptwriting
Technical Directing
Casting
Teaching/Coaching

Some of these careers require additional education. Students may also choose to continue their education at the MFA or PhD levels.

Find more information about careers opportunities.

Admission requirements

General-ALL-ALL

For admission, Canadian high school students in Alberta must have completed five of the following courses with a minimum 65% average across them:

This course	English Language Arts 30-1
Three of these courses	Aboriginal Studies 30 Art 30 or Art 31 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Choral Music 30, General Music 30, or Instrumental Music 30 Dance 35 Drama 30 Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 Mathematics 31 Physics 30 Science 30 Social Studies 30-1 Five credits in Advanced-level CTS Computer Science (CSE) One or more distinct languages at the 30 level
One additional	That has not already been used May be from the list above Must be at the 30 level Must be worth at least five credits (multiple courses worth a total of five or more credits can be used) Cannot be a Special Project

Other Admission-ALL-ALL

Not a Canadian high school student in Alberta? Find your admission requirements here

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The Drama Department has really great professors who are always willing to help and give advice outside of class time and opened my eyes to new perspectives and opportunities.

- Brianna Diodati

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