Programs & Courses
Humour is serious business to growing numbers of researchers worldwide who are investigating that laughter is good for you. Comedy is an art and a business, one at which many Canadians excel. Join their illustrious ranks, working in stand-up comedy, sitcom/film performance, production and writing, broadcasting and production, advertising and voice-overs, sketch comedy and writing.
Humber comedy graduates have found work on stage at Yuk Yuk's and Second City, and at major television networks such as the CBC and the CTV, Montreal's Just For Laughs Festival, and can be seen in many major television commercials. Other grads have branched into advertising, public relations and related fields.
Humber's program helps talented students hone their craft while gaining an understanding of the commercial side of the industry. Humber's comedy faculty is comprised of seasoned, award-winning professionals who are still active in the comedy industry. The program features many mainstage class shows, a weekly Humber student show at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club and an organized showcase for scouts, directors and agents with students included on the basis of merit. Graduates leave ready to embark on an exciting career in one of North America's fastest growing industries - arts and entertainment.
Students learn stand-up, improvisation, scriptwriting, sketch comedy, and all other aspects of the craft. In addition, the program's strong alumni network supports graduates through reunion shows, business opportunities and continued coaching.
Note: Refer to the Selection Procedures for more information
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
The 2009/2010 fee for two semesters was
- domestic $4,704.42
- international $11,730.
For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 215 | College Writing Skills – Comedy | 3 | |
| HCCC 102 | Stand-Up Comedy 1 | 3 | |
| HCCC 103 | Improvisation 1 | 2 | |
| HCCC 104 | Sketch 1 | 3 | |
| HCCC 107 | Physical Comedy 1 (Shtick) | 3 | |
| HCCC 110 | Acting and Voice 1 | 3 | |
| HCCC 416 | History of Comedy 1 | 3 | |
| HUMA 024 | Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Science | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 315 | Business Writing Skills – Comedy | 3 | |
| GNED 000 | General Education Elective | 3 | |
| HCCC 201 | Physical Comedy 2 | 3 | |
| HCCC 202 | Stand-Up Comedy 2 | 3 | |
| HCCC 203 | Improvisation 2 | 2 | |
| HCCC 204 | Sketch 2 | 3 | |
| HCCC 210 | Acting and Voice 2 | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNED 000 | General Education Elective | 3 | |
| HCCC 301 | Physical Comedy 3 | 2 | |
| HCCC 304 | Comedy Scriptwriting 1 | 3 | |
| HCCC 310 | Acting and Voice 3 | 3 | |
| HCCC 313 | Sketch and Writing 1 | 3 | |
| HCCC 314 | Stand Up Comedy 3 | 3 | |
| HCCC 315 | Comedy Video Production 1 | 3 | |
| HCCC 415 | Improvisation 3 | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCCC 404 | Comedy Scriptwriting 2 | 3 | |
| HCCC 410 | Acting and Voice 4 | 3 | |
| HCCC 417 | Stand Up Comedy 4 | 3 | |
| HCCC 418 | Sketch and Writing 2 | 3 | |
| HCCC 419 | Comedy Video Production 2 | 3 | |
| HCCC 420 | Improvisation 4 | 3 |
