Theatre (Stage Design and Technical Theatre) (BA)
Create captivating stage environments and technical solutions for the performing arts.
Why choose this program?
This degree is designed for students wishing to pursue careers in stage design and technical theatre. This section encompasses all areas of specialization that work together in the production of live performance. Set design, scenic carpentry, scenic painting, lighting, sound, props, and stage management are taught through lectures and hands-on labs.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many Â鶹´«Ã½ programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
Bachelor of Arts requirements:
Minimum overall average: 70%
Academic English 12
Four additional academic subjects
Financial information
A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.Ìý
Program options
You’ll study in labs on such subjects as set construction, props, lighting and sound, scenic rigging and flying, along with lectures in stage design, stage management, colour theory, safe working practices in the theatre, and more. You’ll work on Fountain School stage productions every year, where you can apply your skills in a real theatre experience.
The following Theatre program option is offered by Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options.
Bachelor of Arts, with Honours in Theatre (Stage Design and Technical Theatre)
What you will learn
This is an 4-year Bachelor of Arts degree that combines both practical and academic study. Students are exposed to all aspects of technical theatre including set and prop construction, lighting and sound design, stage management, and set design. Ìý
Sample courses may include:
Writing about Performance
Writing about Stage and Screen
Theatre Organization and Stagecraft
Early Modern Theatre
Stage Design
Language of Design
Technical Theatre
Performance Technology
Digital Design for Performance
Modern Theatre
Production Techniques
Advanced Production Specialization
With a passion for stage design and scenography, the Fountain School of Performing Arts can give you what you need to get you started in your chosen career.
Careers
Our graduates are working as designers, technicians, and stage managers on stages and film sets around the world!
Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in theatre or scenography.
