118 Performing Arts Degree Programs in Canada

The Bachelor of Arts in Drama Concentration is designed to provide a broad base of experience in theatre arts. You will gain skills through practical inquiry, experimentation in theatre creation and performance, risk-taking and application of research and theory.

The Professional Recording Arts program is designed to meet the needs of industry by offering a curriculum that provides students with a solid background in technology, theory and industry practices. Practical hands-on experience with recording and live production equipment is essential to being prepared for the contemporary marketplace.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music Major is provided with a well-rounded music education through applied music lessons on a primary instrument, courses in music history, theory and pedagogy. CUE’s Faculty of Music offers a wide range of programs, centred primarily around classical music.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music Concentration provides students with an excellent general education as well as a solid background in the core areas of Music. It is a great choice if you are planning to earn another degree or diploma in a related field, such as education, to start your career.

In this program, taught by artists working in the field as media makers, you will learn about film, video, electronics and interactivity, creative coding, performance, installation, animation and sound. Many of our students focus on video production, but the interdisciplinary nature of the program allows you to explore your own creative path in various forms of media. You will learn technical and creative skills you can apply to a variety of media and digital artworks. Many of our students choose to work in video production, but the choice is yours.

Expanding digital markets continue to present new challenges for the workforce. With this in mind, the Digital Film & Video program offers students a curriculum which is designed to prepare them to meet the needs of industry.

The Department of Music equips students with in-depth knowledge and skills to be successful in their careers. Music faculty combine diversity of instruction with personal passion to educate and inspire students within a vibrant atmosphere that supports strong academics, performance, and personal achievement, grounded on Christian principles of service and excellence.

Whether you are an aspiring performer, a budding critic curious about how music shapes culture, or a talented musician who wants to share the joys of musicianship as a teacher, Carleton’s Bachelor of Music will prepare you to achieve your goals.

You’re sitting at home, flipping through the channels on a lazy Sunday morning. You pause on a commercial for a new cartoon that will be premiering the following week and a smile creeps across your face. As you continue to watch the commercial, your smile gets wider as a sense of pride puffs your chest out a little. The commercial ends and you turn off the TV to take at the moment.

Contemporary dance encompasses an exciting and eclectic range of performance styles. It is at the forefront of experimental work in the performing arts. Vital professional companies and a small number of excellent schools are spread throughout North and South America, Europe, and other areas of the world. Graduates of our program join this tradition working as dancers, choreographers, teachers, and artistic directors throughout Canada and beyond.

The Raindance Film School’s Top-Up BA (Hons) in Film and Performing Arts Practices is a one-year practical course designed for aspiring and experienced acting or filmmaking practitioners who wish to upgrade their existing level 5 (or equivalent) qualification to a full Bachelor of Arts (Hon’s) degree, validated by De Montfort University.

Our four-year bachelor of fine arts degree in theatre is the only one of its kind in Atlantic Canada. You can study acting or technical theatre production.

The two-year Music Industry Arts Ontario College Diploma program prepares you to start your music industry career. This program is delivered in a condensed format of over three consecutive 14-week terms over 12 months. You learn how to work as an audio professional, performing artist, business professional, or entrepreneur in the music industry.

Music is the art of human expression through sound. This program is an excellent degree for those wanting to explore music in a self-directed fashion. Students can specialize in music theory, music history, world music, or Composition and Sonic Arts, combining critical thinking and personal expression. The Faculty of Arts boasts one of the most diverse Arts programs in Canada, offering top quality educational opportunities that prepare students for successful careers in every sector of society. With over 900 distinct courses in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts, you will find an academic pathway for you.

Bachelor of Applied Arts, Animation and Visual Effects is available in a blended (online and main campus) delivery, as well as in person.Students who complete the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation and Visual Effects will be well prepared for entry level jobs in mid to large sized animation studios, and they will also possess the skills and attributes to collaborate with others in the creative arts to develop independent projects that serve the animation and visual effects needs of local industry.