Theatre University of Manitoba

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts - Theatre program is a 3-4 year degree program in the Department of English, Film, and Theatre is focused yet multi-faceted, offering both creative and intellectual opportunities. An intensive, hands-on experience in every aspect of play creation is a hallmark of University of Manitoba Theatre. The interrelationship between the academic program and the Black Hole Theatre Company provides students with excellent balance in the creation and interpretation of theatre. The program provides instruction in theoretical approaches and critical and practical methods. Both Film and Theatre courses offer options for studying performance, production, and interpretation. The Theatre program provides excellent preparation for professional training and offers a particular focus on new play development and directing. Many University of Manitoba Theatre graduates have gone on to pursue professional careers in theatre, opera, and film, with or without further study. Many students pursue graduate studies or have taken the skills developed in English, Film, and Theatre studies, research, critical judgment, creative judgment and practice, effective writing, public speaking, leadership, analytic reading, listening and viewing and applied them in making an impact in careers as diverse as education, advertising, the media, law, business, politics, psychology, fine art and design.

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