Study the evolution of theatre and learn the practice of acting, directing, stage management, writing, costume design, lighting and sound production.
You can begin this program off-campus
What you will learn
You will learn to act for theatre, film, radio and television and explore the directing process through coaching, conducting auditions and developing rehearsal schedules. Develop your talents as playwrights, stage managers and designers as you learn to construct stage sets, design costumes and gain hands-on experience with lighting, sound production and stage management for on-campus performances. You will engage with every aspect of the theatrical process as you learn the theory and evolution of theatrical production.
Careers
Some graduates go on to use their practical experience within theatre companies, in film or television in the following positions:
Others find that the skills they've learned prepare them for a wide range of careers such as teaching, the media, public relations, publishing, project management or advertising.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected May, September 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan,
Room 265 Arts, 9 Campus Drive,
Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan (SK),
S7N 5A5, Canada
Students can enter this program directly from high school
Required high school classes
Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30
Students entering the Bachelor of Arts program, or who are undecided about which program they are interested in, are encouraged to take Foundations of Mathematics 30. Students interested in the Bachelor of Science program are encouraged to take Pre-Calculus 30.
English language proficiency
IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score: 6.5. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 6, Listening: 6, Speaking: 6, Writing: 6
TOEFL iBT - Internet Based: 86. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 19, Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Writing: 19
Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment – 70. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Speaking: 60, Writing: 60
Duolingo English Test (DET) – 110. With minimum individual scores of: Literacy: 95, Conversation: 95, Comprehension: 95, Production: 95
PTE Academic - Overall score of 63. With minimum individual skills scores of Reading: 59, Listening: 59, Speaking: 59, Writing: 59
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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