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Program at a glance

Program code: 
010114
Accreditation: 
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Length of study: 
3 years (compressed)
Study options: 
Full-time
Campus location: 
Commerce Court

Live and breathe theatre in this fast-paced condensed training program. Learn the tools of the trade necessary to be successful in the worlds of theatre, film and television. Train under professionals currently working in the industry. Gain valuable exposure to agents, directors and producers during your training. This three-year program condensed into two years culminates with Rep 21, a graduate contemporary theatre company where graduates have the opportunity to perform in one or more live productions.

www.Rep21.ca

Admission Requirements: 

Mandatory interview and audition.

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Program Prerequisites

OSSD or equivalent Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG4C or ENG4U)

Curriculum: 

Semester One:

THA101 Acting Fundamentals

THA104 Introduction to Movement

THA106 Theatre History: Ritual to the 19th Century

THA108 Introduction to Voice for the Actor

THA110 Introduction to Speech for the Actor

CMM125 College Communication I

Semester Two:

THA201 Text Analysis and Contemporary Scene Study

THA202 Intermediate Movement for Actors

THA204 Theatre History: 19th Century to Present

THA210 Voice and Speech for the Actor

THA208 Introductory Dance

ENG200 Creative Writing (Gen Ed)

Semester Three:

THA300 Modern Scene Study/Canadian Scene Study

THA309 Performance Seminar

THA304 Canadian Theatre History/First Folio of Shakespeare

THA306 Advanced Movement for the Actor

THA308 Introductory Singing for the Actors

PSY123 Applied Psychology (Gen Ed Course)

Semester Four:

THA400 Acting Shakespeare

THA402 Movement Performance Workshop

THA404 Stage Combat

THA406 Intermediate Singing for Actors

THA410 Intermediate Voice for the Actor

Semester Five:

THA500 Acting for the Camera

THA504 Auditioning for Commercials

THA508 Musical Theatre Performance

THA510 Dance Styles for Musical Theatre

THA512 Singing for Musical Theatre

THA612 Self-Producing for Actors

THA614 Auditioning Techniques

SOC300 Social Issues Through Film (Gen Ed)

Semester Six: (Part One)

THA608 Survival Skills for Actors/Business

THA616 Acting for Radio/Animation Voice-Over Technique

Semester Six: (Part Two)

THA600 Theatre Performance

Career opportunities: 
  • Theatre
  • Film and television
  • Commercials
  • Radio
  • Voice-overs
What You Will Learn: 
  • Acting and scene study
  • Film and television performance
  • Movement and stage combat
  • Voice and speech
  • Clowning
  • Singing
  • Improvisation
  • Creative writing
  • Stage makeup
Courses title override: 
What You Will Learn