Overview
Highlights of the Theatre Design program at the University of Alberta
- Normally a two-year degree; a one-year degree is available if qualifications are met.
- Numerous studio and practical opportunities to develop and refine your skills in lighting, costume and set design
- Intensive Studio Design Courses
- Specific courses in Costume, Lighting and Scenic Painting Techniques
- Assistant Design assignments to Professional Designers and Faculty
- Individualized interaction with faculty theatre design specialists, and a highly experienced team of production technicians, wardrobe staff and administrators
- MFA Theatre Design candidates at design lights, sets or costumes for 3 productions of varying style and scale, and they are responsible for the total production design of a U of A Studio Theatre main stage production as their thesis project
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
You will learn:
- How to be a Professional Theatre Designer
- Drawing and Painting Techniques
- Graphic Presentation Skills
- Artistic Collaboration and Communication
- Time Management
- Portfolio Development and Presentation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Theatre & Dance View 24 other Masters in Theatre & Dance in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are normally required to have completed a four-year baccalaureate degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta.
- An admission grade point average of 3 on most 4-point grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on your most recent two years of full time study (or equivalent) is required.
Tuition Fee
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International
10500 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10500 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
5575 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5575 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
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