Current Size: 100%
Program Code: 04881
Program Availability
Contact Information:
John Bourgeois,
program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 79034
john.bourgeois@humber.ca
Six semesters, beginning in September
The Theatre Performance program at Humber reflects the global nature of our cultural world. We offer a unique physically-based training approach to the development of theatre artists. Rigorous training in devised and original theatre is supported by foundation training in classical and contemporary approaches to text. The individual creative voice is encouraged through training in devised theatre techniques in every year of the program.
Students are taught by internationally and nationally recognized actors and actor-creators. The foundation acting curriculum includes classical, as well as contemporary acting techniques, Shakespeare, neutral mask, clown and bouffon; movement and dance; voice, speech and singing. It also includes on-camera performance; the business of acting and audition; stage combat; playwriting; puppetry and theatre history. Students work on and create original material in every year of the program. In the third year, the creative work culminates in a performance season guided by professional directors, designers, and stage managers.
Situated in the most culturally diverse city in the world, the Theatre Performance program at Humber is uniquely positioned to prepare students for the future of theatre. Our training covers everything from traditional texts to the international world of devised theatre – a rigorous approach to creating, writing, directing and/or producing. At Humber, students will develop self-motivation, self-discipline and critical thinking, as well as the entrepreneurial skills they will need to create their own unique career. Students will be prepared to move skillfully among the worlds of the professional actor: regional theatre companies, dance/theatre, film and television, and self-generated performance.
The Theatre Performance program at Humber has ongoing relationships with professional theatre companies, which lead to co-production and mentoring possibilities for students and graduates. Agents, casting directors, and artistic directors consult frequently about our students and recent graduates. Our program Advisory Committee consists of agents, directors, artistic directors and producers from both the commercial and the not-for-profit worlds of performance.
Graduates of this program are eligible for the Consecutive Honours (Acting) Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program at York University. Qualified graduates of this program may also be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many other postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit humber.ca/transferguide.
For detailed information, visit humber.ca/transferguide.
Graduates of the program receive one credit toward full membership in Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA).
Note: For more information, refer to Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
The 2013/2014 fee for two semesters is
Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2013/2014 academic year. Fees are subject to change. For more information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.
$50 – theatre tickets (per semester).
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| GNED 101 | An Introduction to Arts and Science |
| THTR 100 | Acting Techniques 1 |
| THTR 101 | Voice 1 |
| THTR 102 | Movement 1 |
| THTR 103 | Introduction to Theatre 1 |
| WRIT 100 | College Reading and Writing Skills |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| THTR 153 | Acting Techniques 2 |
| THTR 154 | Voice 2 |
| THTR 155 | Movement 2 |
| THTR 156 | Introduction to Theatre 2 - Performance |
| WRIT 200 | Workplace Writing Skills |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| THTR 201 | Acting Techniques 3 |
| THTR 202 | Voice 3 |
| THTR 203 | Movement 3 |
| THTR 204 | On-Camera Performance |
| THTR 205 | Stage Combat |
| THTR 206 | Theatre History 1 |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| THTR 250 | Acting Techniques 4 |
| THTR 251 | Voice 4 |
| THTR 252 | Movement 4 |
| THTR 253 | Theatre History 2 |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| THTR 300 | Rehearsal/Performance 1 |
| THTR 301 | Voice 5 |
| THTR 302 | Movement 5 |
| THTR 303 | Professional Orientation 1 |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| THTR 350 | Rehearsal and Performance 2 |
| THTR 351 | Voice 6 |
| THTR 352 | Movement 6 |
| THTR 353 | Professional Orientation 2 |
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