 | DRAMATIC ART: PROGRAMS OF STUDY
General Bachelor of Arts in Drama
Bachelor of Arts (Honours Drama)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours Drama in Education and Community)
Bachelor of Arts (Combined Honours Programs)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours Drama and Communication Studies)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Art: Acting
PROGRAM REGULATIONS
STANDING REQUIRED
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Acting
In addition to complying with the general university regulations (see 2.4) in order to advance in the B.F.A. program, students must obtain a minimum grade of C in all required performance courses, specifically: 24-120, 24-121, 24-126, 24-127, 24-128, 24-129, 24-220, 24-221, 24-223, 24-224, 24-226, 24-227, 24-228, 24-321, 24-322, 24-323, 24-324, 24-326, 24-327, 24-420, 24-429, 24-451, 24-453, 24-454, 24-455, 24-456, 24-457, and 24-458.
Under exceptional circumstances, and with permission of the Academic Standing Committee, a student may be permitted to upgrade. If the student obtains a grade of C or better in the deficient course(s), and a major average of 8.0 or better, the student may re-audition for the B.F.A. program.
Grades will be reviewed at the end of each semester, and students who do not achieve the minimum grade of C in all required performance courses will be required to withdraw from the program. These students may transfer into the B.A. Drama program.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours Drama in Education and Community)
In order to advance in the Drama in Education and Community program, students must obtain a minimum grade of C in the following required courses: 24-270, 24-271, 24-370, 24-371, 24-372, 24-373, 24-377, 24-378, 24-470, 24-471, 24-479.
Under exceptional circumstances, and with permission of the Academic Standing Committee, a student may be permitted to upgrade. If the student obtains a grade of C or better in the deficient course(s), and a major average of 8.0 or better, the student may be re-interviewed for the Drama in Education and Community program.
Grades will be reviewed at the end of each semester, and students who do not achieve the minimum grade of C in all required core courses will be required to withdraw from the program. These students may transfer into the B.A. Drama program.
OTHER REGULATIONS
1) Dramatic Art 24-100 (The Nature of Theatre I) and 24-200 (The Nature of Theatre II) are requirements for all first-year Dramatic Art majors.
2) Non-majors wishing to take a Dramatic Art course as an option may enter Dramatic Art courses (with the exception of those which are further restricted only to B.F.A. Acting/Music Theatre or Drama in Education and Community students) only with the consent of the instructor.
3) Only 3rd and 4th year students may enrol in Production Problems with the consent of the Director of the School. Drama students may enrol in Directed Studies courses only with the consent of the instructor.
4) B.F.A. students may not proceed to the next level without completing all core Dramatic Art course requirements of the previous level. Performance courses must be taken in sequence.
All students majoring in Dramatic Art programs are strongly advised to seek academic advising prior to registration each term.
UNIVERSITY PLAYERS
University Players is a serious and dedicated training ground for young theatre artists. It is a venue where faculty, staff, and guest artists find an opportunity for creative expression and showcase professional-calibre content and conduct. All Dramatic Art programs come together at University Players. First-year students learn the backstage and front-of-house operation of the theatre as members of running crews for productions. In later years, students work in the areas that correspond to their chosen B.A. or B.F.A. degree programs. University Players produces fifty-five performances of six plays annually, to a total of 15,000 audience members.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Requirements for degree programs in Dramatic Art make reference to the following groups of courses:
Group A-Performance Related Courses: 24-225, 24-235, 24-244, 24-277, 24-278, 24-284, 24-310, 24-325, 24-344, 24-351, 24-352, 24-384, 24-421, and 24-449.
Group B-Theatre History Courses: 24-130, 24-230, 24-330, 24-333, 24-335, 24-439, and 24-469.
Group C-Technical/Design Courses: 24-115, 24-211, 24-212, 24-213, 24-319, 24-353, 24-422, and 24-452.
Minor, general degree, Honours degree and combined Honours degree programs are available in Drama. An Honours professional program is available in Acting.
Minor in Drama
Requirements: six courses in Dramatic Art, including 24-330 or 24-333. No more than two courses may be at the 100 level.
General Bachelor of Arts in Drama
Total courses: thirty.
Major requirements: ten courses, including 24-100 and 24-200; plus one course from each of groups A, B, and C; and five additional Dramatic Art courses as chosen in consultation with a Dramatic Art program advisor.
Option requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas): six courses including
(a) two Social Science courses;
(b) two Language courses in the same language or two Science courses;
(c) two additional courses from Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, or Science.
Other requirements:
(a) six courses from Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, and Science, including Dramatic Art;
(b) two courses from Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, and Science, excluding Dramatic Art;
(c) six courses from any area of study, excluding Dramatic Art.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours Drama)
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements: twenty courses, including 24-100 and 24-200; plus one course from each of groups A, B, and C; and fifteen additional Dramatic Art courses as chosen in consultation with a Dramatic Art program advisor.
Option requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas): six courses including
(a) two Social Science courses;
(b) two Language courses in the same language or two Science courses;
(c) two additional courses from Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, or Science.
Other requirements:
(a) 26-122 and 26-123, or two English options as recommended by an advisor in Dramatic Art;
(b) four courses from Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, and Science, including Dramatic Art;
(c) two courses from Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, and Science, excluding Dramatic Art;
(d) six courses from any area of study, excluding Dramatic Art.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours Drama in Education and Community)
This program is designed for those students interested in pursuing future careers in the educational and developmental fields such as elementary classroom teachers and secondary theatre arts teachers; special education teachers; drama consultants; play and recreational leaders in the community; and specialists in theatre for young audiences.
Field work will be assigned only if a student is assessed to have suitable personal qualities as well as academic qualifications.
Students wishing to obtain certification from the Ontario College of Teachers must enrol in the Faculty of Education upon the successful completion of this program.
Drama in Education and Community students may select options in Visual Arts. To do so, they must apply to Visual Arts during the Winter term of their first year. Their requests will be reviewed by interview and/or portfolio.
A concentration of six courses in a second teachable subject is advisable for students wishing to apply to a faculty of education. Students wishing to pursue a career in teaching are strongly advised to consult an academic advisor.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1) All candidates must meet the requirements for admission to the University of Windsor.
2) In addition, an interview will be required.
3) Enrolment is limited.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements: twenty courses, including 24-100, 24-200, 24-225, 24-270, 24-271, 24-277, 24-284, 24-370, 24-371, 24-372, 24-373, 24-378, and 24-479; plus two of 24-377, 24-470, 24-471, and 24-479; and five additional Dramatic Art courses to be identified in consultation with a Dramatic Art program advisor.
Other requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas):
(a) four English courses. (Recommended: 26-100, 26-122, and 26-123);
(b) four Psychology courses: 46-115, 46-116, 46-223, and 46-224;
(c) two courses from Languages or two courses from Science;
(d) two courses from Music (32- or 33-), Visual Arts (27-), or Kinesiology (95-);
(e) eight additional courses from any area of study.
Bachelor of Arts (Combined Honours Programs)
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements-Dramatic Art: seventeen courses as recommended by a Dramatic Art program advisor.
Major requirements-Other Subject: as prescribed by that area of study.
Option requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas): six courses including
(a) two Social Science courses;
(b) two Language courses in the same language or two Science courses;
(c) two additional courses from Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, or Science.
Other requirements: additional options (if required) to a total of forty courses.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours Drama and Communication Studies)
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements-Dramatic Art: sixteen courses, including 24-100 and 24-200, 24-421, plus one course from each of groups A, B, and C; and ten additional Dramatic Art courses as chosen in consultation with a Dramatic Art program advisor.
Major requirements-Communication Studies: sixteen courses including 40-101, 40-200, 40-202, 40-225, 40-234, 40-257, 40-275 plus nine additional courses, at least one of which must be at the 300 level, and at least two must be at the 400 level.
Other requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas):
(a) two courses from Languages or Science;
(b) English 26-122 and 26-123, or two options as recommended by a Dramatic Art program advisor;
(c) three additional options.
(d) one course at the 300 level or above from any area of study, including Dramatic Art and Communication Studies.
HONOURS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Art: Acting
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) program is available only to those who have successfully auditioned and been invited to study for an eventual career in the professional theatre. This intensive program requires four years of study. Students develop performance techniques through courses in acting, voice, interpretation, improvisation, and movement. They are also exposed to training from professional Canadian theatre artists who conduct workshops ranging in length from one day to six weeks. All B.F.A. (Acting) students participate in University Players productions.
This basic education, followed in some cases by further training, may lead to career opportunities in professional theatre, television, or film. This program is also designed to prepare students to pursue graduate work and related arts.
Transfer credit articulation agreements with the National Theatre School, Humber College, and George Brown College may allow graduates of the three-year Theatre Performance programs to obtain advanced standing.
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements: twenty-eight courses, the "core" of twenty-six courses, consisting of 24-100, 24-120, 24-121, 24-130, 24-200, 24-220, 24-221, 24-223, 24-224, 24-228, 24-230, 24-321, 24-322, 24-323, 24-324, 24-330 (or 24-333), 24-344, 24-420, 24-429, and 24-451; plus two courses from the range of 24-453 to 24-458; and the following 1.50 credit hour courses: 24-126, 24-127, 24-128, 24-129, 24-226, 24-227, 24-326, and 24-327; and two additional, non-core Dramatic Art courses to be identified in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Other requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas):
(a) two of 11-212, 26-122, 26-123, 26-326, 26-327, 26-328, 26-335, or 26-356
(b) two additional English courses, including any not already selected from the previous list;
(c) two Social Science courses;
(d) two courses from any area of study, excluding Dramatic Art;
(e) three courses from any area of study, including Dramatic Art.
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