Theatre
Founded in 1980, UCFV Theatre
champions the university college’s mission statement,
which states that our fundamental purpose is to help students
achieve their goals. Theatre options at UCFV include a two-year
diploma, a two-year Associate of Arts degree, a four-year
Bachelor of Arts degree (extended minor or minor options),
weekend workshops, public lectures, and external study tours.
Students can also participate in the co-operative education
option. The series of public performances that constitutes our
season of theatre serves to both advance students’
educational qualifications and skills and enrich the quality of
life in communities of the Fraser Valley.
You may want to take Theatre at UCFV
for one or several of the following reasons:
• to acquire a Bachelor of
Arts degree with a theatre extended minor or minor, an
Associate of Arts degree, and/or a Theatre diploma
• to develop pre-professional
skills to be further developed in career-oriented theatre
schools
• to pick up university
transfer credits for other degree programs and/or diplomas
• to improve your abilities
as a community theatre participant
• to prepare for a lifelong
enjoyment of the performing arts.
The season of theatre mounted in the
department’s theatre on the Chilliwack campus is a vital
component of the program. Emphasis is placed on producing
Canadian plays and classics (mainly Shakespeare).
In addition to the diploma program,
the Associate of Arts, the Bachelor of Arts: Theatre extended
minor/minor option, and the season of theatre, the Theatre
department also sponsors public lectures, trips to professional
and university productions, and visits by touring theatre
groups. External study tours are organized to the Oregon
Shakespeare Festival and are open to all students and community
members.
This section specifies the extended
minor and minor discipline requirements only. Information on
additional Bachelor of Arts requirements begins
in this section.
Lower-level requirements: 24 credits
• Twenty-four credits
100/200–level Theatre including:
• Fifteen credits from THEA 101,
THEA 111, THEA 121, THEA 201, or THEA 202, THEA 199 or THEA
299.
• Students are advised to
select lower-level theatre courses that are prerequisites (or
recommended) for the upper-level theatre courses that are of
interest to them. See the course description section of the
calendar for more information.
Upper-level requirements: 16 credits
• Sixteen credits of
300/400-level Theatre
• Students should note that
most 300/400-level theatre courses are offered every other
year. Please consult the Theatre department head for
information on which courses are being offered.
Lower-level requirements: 15 credits
• THEA 101
• THEA 111
• THEA 121
• THEA 199 or 299
• THEA 201 or 202.
* Students are advised to select
lower-level theatre courses that are prerequisites (or
recommended) for the upper-level theatre courses that are of
interest to them. See the course descriptions section of the
calendar for more information.
Upper-level requirements: 16 credits
• Twelve credits from
300/400-level Theatre*
• Four credits from: English
310, 312, 361, 368 or Theatre 300/400 level* or Visual Arts
300-level
* Students should note that most
300/400-level theatre courses are offered every other year.
Please consult the Theatre department head for information on
which courses are being offered.
Certificate in Extended Studies
in Arts
The extended studies certificate is
designed for students who have baccalaureate degrees, who wish
to complete the equivalent of a minor, or extended minor, in
Theatre. For details about entrance requirements and program
requirements, please contact the department.
Associate of Arts degree: Theatre
Admission for the program is for the
September semester. Students wishing to start in January may do
so by taking any course for which they have the stated
prerequisites and then applying for the following September.
Entrance requirements
See
Associate of Arts degree section for details on entrance
requirements and application procedures.
Program requirements
See
Associate of Arts: Theatre section for details on program
requirements.
UCFV offers a two-year, 60 credit
program (including practical skill development courses and
university transfer courses) leading to a diploma in theatre.
The program prepares students for a life-long enjoyment of the
theatre. Graduates are qualified to seek entry into
professional training schools, transfer to university degree
programs, or pursue involvement in community theatre.
Exceptional students may be qualified to seek professional work
upon graduation.
Transfer
The majority of courses in the Theatre
Arts diploma program are transferable. Consult the B.C.
Provincial Transfer Guide at www.bccat.bc.ca for details.
Students who plan to continue their education at another
post-secondary institution should make themselves fully aware
of its requirements, particularly when choosing electives.
Consult the program head, this calendar, the B.C. Provincial
Transfer Guide, and a UCFV Student Services advisor for advice.
Entrance requirements
B.C. Secondary school graduation or
equivalent, or 19 years of age or older before classes begin.
Students with university-level credit must have a grade point
average of 2.0 on all credits attempted.
Note: While the Composition
Placement Test (CPT) is not necessary to apply to this program,
it is a prerequisite for ENGL 105, one of the required program
courses. Students are advised to arrange for the CPT well
before they plan to register for ENGL 105.
How to apply
1.
Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for
admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office.
Application forms are available from any A&R or Student
Services office. You can also print an application form from
our website at www.ufv.ca/ar, or you can apply directly
through the internet at www.pas.bc.ca. See
the
Program Charts
for a complete list of application dates and general
information.
Additional documents required for a
complete application:
• proof of B.C. secondary
school graduation or equivalent
• transcripts (or interim
transcripts) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance
requirements.
2. Students
who have attended a post-secondary institution must submit an
official transcript (sealed envelope) for each institution
attended, whether or not they have completed courses there. If
transcripts are being sent directly from the institution(s)
attended, please indicate they are on order. To retain your
original application date, order early so transcripts arrive
within two weeks of the date your application is mailed or
submitted.
3. Upon
admission to the program you will be provided with registration
information. A deposit is required when you register (see the
Fees and Other
Costs section). This money will be
applied to the tuition fees and is not refundable. Final
payment of all course fees is due the end of the second week of
classes.
If you meet all of the entrance
requirements, but the program is full, you will be given an
opportunity to register in the general studies program. Should
a space become available at a later date, you will be
contacted.
4. In
cases where interim transcripts are submitted, an admission
decision may be made conditional upon completion of academic
requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements are
due the beginning of August.
Fees and other costs
Fees stated are in effect for 2005/06
and are subject to change for 2006/07.
Tuition fees for most full-time
students are about $2,000 per semester (based on enrolment in
five courses or 15 credits). Books and additional supplies cost
approximately $100 per course. See the
Fees and Other
Costs section for more information. Additional costs may
include theatre tours, workshop fees, art supplies, makeup, and
suitable acting-class clothing.
Workload and classroom expectations
Full-time students will carry a
workload of five courses per semester, either five
university-transfer or four UT and one practicum. Each UT
course meets for three or four hours each week and requires
approximately twice that time out of class, in study and
preparation time. The practicums require from 60 to 200 total
hours spread over approximately 10 weeks. Students must have
flexibility in their scheduling to accommodate the varied time
demands of the practicums. Rehearsals take place in the
evenings and on weekends.
There is a definite need to learn to
balance time and workload in order to succeed in the program.
Dates and locations
The normal academic year is from
September to the end of April. Admission for the program is for
the fall semester. Students wishing to start in January may do
so by taking any course for which they have the stated
prerequisites and then applying for the following September.
However, they should be aware that because of timetabling and
sequencing of courses they can expect to spend 2.5 years to
complete the program.
It is possible to earn credits by
participating in the external study tours. Contact the program
head.
The Theatre department is based on the
Chilliwack campus. Most courses and practicums are offered in
Chilliwack; however, some courses each year are offered in
Abbotsford.
Part-time students
Part-time students may enrol in any
available theatre course at any time convenient to them,
provided they meet the stated prerequisites. Part-time students
wanting to complete the Theatre program should consult with the
program head as early as possible in order to ensure they are
taking the right courses in the right sequence.
Standing required for continuance
Students must maintain a 2.0
cumulative grade point average (CGPA).
Academic warning
Students whose grades fall below a 2.0
CGPA will be placed on Academic Warning for the next semester.
A student on Academic Warning may not register in a course
overload. Students who achieve a semester grade point average
of 2.0 will continue on Academic Warning until the CGPA equals
or exceeds 2.0
Required to withdraw
Students who do not achieve a minimum
semester grade point average of 2.0 while on Academic Warning
will be withdrawn from the Theatre program. A student who has
been required to withdraw may continue to take courses as a
General Arts student.
Readmission to the program
To be readmitted to the Theatre
diploma, you must complete nine university-level credits (can
be duplicate courses), with a minimum 2.0 CGPA. Once these
criteria are met, you may apply for readmission at the
Admissions and Records office. When readmitted, you will remain
on Academic Warning until your overall CGPA is 2.0.
Graduation
It is the student’s
responsibility to ensure all program requirements are met. This
should be done by regular consultation with the Theatre
department head.
Diploma candidates who qualify to
receive a UCFV Theatre diploma must be approved by the UCFV
Arts division and the University College Board.
Students must apply for graduation by
completing a Request to Graduate form available at the
Admissions and Records office. We recommend this be done in the
first month of the graduating semester. The final deadline for
submissions is April 1, with all program requirements completed
by April 30 for students wishing to attend the June convocation
ceremony.
Program requirements
A cumulative grade point average of
2.0 is required in order to receive a diploma.
Students are required to attend an
interview with the program head either prior to registration or
during the first week of the first semester. Additional
interviews will be scheduled to monitor individual student
progress.
Acting roles in the practicum sections
are obtained through audition.
Theatre students are strongly
encouraged to take a high school and/or college-level language
course.
Students are not required but are
encouraged to take a selected reasoning course. These courses
are Philosophy 100, Mathematics 104, 105, or 110.
Required courses: 36 credits
• THEA 101
• THEA 111 and 112
• THEA 121 and 123
• THEA 199
• THEA 201 or 202
• THEA 211 and 212
• THEA 299
• ENGL 105
• ENGL 130
Elective courses: 24 credits
• All elective credits must
be university transferable.
• Students planning to
“ladder” the diploma into a Bachelor of Arts:
Theatre minor or extended minor program should plan their
electives carefully to meet the requirements of the Bachelor of
Arts.
• At least three elective
credits are required from each of Note 1, Note 2, or Note 3
below.
• At least three arts
elective credits must be from a subject area other than
Theatre, and from courses other than English 105 or 130.
Program outline
First Year
Semester I
Course Title Credits
THEA 101 Introduction to Theatre 3
THEA 111 Acting I 3
THEA 121 Introduction to Technical
Theatre I 3
ENGL 105 The Reading and Writing of
Prose 3
Elective * Choose from Note 1, 2, or
3 3
Total 15
Semester II
Course
Title
Credits
THEA 201
History of Theatre — Major Trends
and Issues of the 20th century
or THEA 202
History of Theatre — Major Trends
and Issues to the 19th century
3
THEA 112
Acting II
3
THEA 123
Introduction to Technical Theatre II 3
ENGL 130
Introduction to Modern Drama
3
Elective*
Choose from Note 1 2 or 3
3
Total 15
* Students are strongly
recommended to complete a theatre practicum (THEA 199 or 299),
and at least three elective credits in either the Social
Sciences or Sciences during their first year of the Theatre
diploma.
Second Year
Semester III
Course Title Credits
THEA 211 Acting III 3
THEA 199* Practicum I 3
Elective ** Choose from Note 1, 2,
or 3 3
Elective Choose from Note 1,
2, or 3 3
Elective Choose from Note 1, 2, or 3 3
Total 15
* If not taken in Semester I
** ENGL 211 or ENGL 230 strongly
recommended
Semester IV
Course Title Credits
THEA 212 Acting IV 3
THEA 299* Practicum II 3
Elective ** Choose from Note 1, 2,
or 3 3
Elective *** Choose from Note 1, 2,
or 3 3
Elective Choose from Note 1, 2, or 3 3
Total 15–16
* If not taken in Semester II
** THEA 201 or 202 are strongly
recommended if not taken already
*** Students may take an
upper-level theatre course, provided they have met the
necessary prerequisites.
Electives
Must be university transferable.
Students are strongly encouraged, but not required, to take a
selected reasoning course chosen from Philosophy 100,
Mathematics 104, 105, or 110.
Note 1: Social Science elective
• Anthropology
• Criminology*
• Economics
• Geography (except those
listed under the Science elective category under Note 2)
• Latin American Studies
• Media & Communication
Studies
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social, Cultural and Media
Studies
* Please contact the Liberal
Arts advisor for details regarding acceptable Criminology
electives.
Note 2: Science elective
• Biology (100-level or
higher)
• Chemistry (100-level or
higher)
• Computing Science
• Geography 101, 102, 201,
202, 251
• Kinesiology and Physical
Education 163 or 170
• Physics (100-level or
higher)
• Psychology 202
Note 3: Arts electives:
• Art History
• English
• Film
• History
• Languages
• Mathematics
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Theatre
• Visual Arts
Course listings
For complete details on courses see
Course descriptions
section.
Practica
Two practica are required during the
two-year program, one in each year. Students are allowed to
take more than two practica, however, these additional practica
must not interfere with course work. A maximum of six practicum
credits will be counted towards the diploma.
All theatre courses require some
production team work (usually 10 hours). Involvement in a
practicum removes the production team requirement for the
course in that semester except for Theatre 121 and 123
(30 hour requirement). Actors in the productions are encouraged
and sometimes required to work on backstage aspects of the
department shows.
Practica count for some credit towards
Theatre 101, 201 and 202.
Work Study
The Theatre department participates in
UCFV’s work study program. Consult the student Financial
Aid department.
Faculty
Ian Fenwick, Department Head, BA
(Brock), BA (Hons) (Queen’s),
MFA (UBC), Acting, Directing, Play-making
MFA (UBC), Acting, Directing, Play-making
Bruce Kirkley, BA (Hons) (UBC), MA,
PhD (Toronto),
Theatre History, Acting, Voice
Theatre History, Acting, Voice
Astrid Beugeling, Fine Arts diploma
(UCFV), BFA (UVic),
Technical Theatre and Design
Technical Theatre and Design
Richard Wolfe, BA (Sask), MFA ((UBC),
Acting, Directing, Theatre History
Acting, Directing, Theatre History
Staff
Astrid Beugeling, Fine Arts diploma
(UCFV), BFA (UVic),
Resident Designer and Technical Manager
Resident Designer and Technical Manager
Rick Mawson, Theatre diploma (UCFV),
BA (UCFV),
Department Assistant and Publicity Manager
Department Assistant and Publicity Manager
Heather Robertson, Theatre diploma
(UCFV), BA (SFU),
Wardrobe Manager
Wardrobe Manager
Sandy Tait, Theatre Diploma (UCFV),
Academic Diploma (FVC),
Film Foundation Cert. (Vancouver Film School), Production Manager
Film Foundation Cert. (Vancouver Film School), Production Manager
Jim Wenting, Technician Diploma
(National Theatre School), Theatre Technician
Christopher Wright, Head Carpenter
Part-time staff:
Muriel Morris, BA (Hons), MEd (UBC),
Educational Coordinator
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