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University of Lethbridge Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts
University of Lethbridge

University of Lethbridge

Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts

Lethbridge, Canada

BA

4 years

English

Full time

CAD 21,304 / per year **

On-Campus

* deadline for international applicants June 15, 2024

** for International Students| 6,428.50 CAD for Canadian Students| Additional fees may apply

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts offers students an immersive experience in various aspects of theatre and performance. You'll explore acting, directing, and playwriting while gaining valuable insights into the history and theory of drama. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and collaboration with peers, preparing you for a dynamic career in the performing arts field.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue a range of opportunities including acting, directing, stage management, and playwriting. Other career paths include roles in production design, theatre administration, and arts education. The skills developed during this program are also applicable in film, television, and related media industries.

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.

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 in 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 than 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 cooperative 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.