Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama
Faculty of Arts
Why take the Technical Theatre and Production route in Drama?
You’ll learn all aspects of backstage work, from set design and construction to budgeting, administration, and staffing. You’ll also learn the latest in theatre production technologies, such as digital sound, computerized light boards, technical drawing, and scenic flying.
As a Technical Production student, you’ll have the unique opportunity to collaborate with directors, designers and actors from the University, as well as leading professionals from the local and national theatre scenes, to work on department productions and plays for the Studio Theatre season.
Why study Drama at the University of Alberta?
The Drama major, taken as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree, studies the way theatre creates cultural, social, and political meaning with the help of a faculty of experts who are professionals in their field. You will be exposed to every aspect of the theatrical process, including courses in acting, directing, and playwriting, while combining theory and practice through hands-on projects. Our superior classroom and theatre facilities support our dynamic learning environment. In Drama you will be provided the opportunity to learn from local experts from the Edmonton theatre community and to participate in rewarding faculty research projects.
This information is for students applying directly from high school. Transfer students: see the Calendar
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Admission is competitive and subject to availability of space.
Canadian students, see Competitive Averages by faculty.
International students, see Competitive Averages and Conversions.
* Only one of Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 can be used for admission.
Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculte Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.
Fall application: May 1, 2022
March 1st is the deadline to apply for most direct entry programs, but be sure to double-check! For a complete listing of application and document deadlines refer to the University Calendar.
Notes
For additional information and the most up-to-date admission requirements, please see admission requirements by faculty in the University Calendar.
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The Office of the Registrar administers over $28 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for undergraduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.
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