Dramatic Arts University of Lethbridge

Overview

The Dramatic Arts programme at the University of Lethbridge provides an intensive environment for graduate students to explore contemporary theatre production and interdisciplinary performance. This Master of Fine Arts degree is designed to foster innovation through a blend of academic study and practical application. Students benefit from a vibrant community of scholars and artists dedicated to creative excellence.

Why Dramatic Arts at the University of Lethbridge?

The University of Lethbridge offers an exceptional creative environment within the Centre for the Arts. Students have access to professional-grade facilities, including a 450-seat proscenium theatre and the multi-configurable David Spinks black box theatre. The department provides specialised scenic, lighting, and costume design studios, alongside dedicated properties shops and sound recording facilities. This infrastructure supports a robust season of mainstage and student-run productions, allowing students to contribute to the regional cultural landscape while working alongside nationally renowned faculty.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 5221 per semester
• National fee: CAD 2024 per semester

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Graduate Studio
• Information Literacy for the Fine Arts
• Graduate Theatre Studies
• Theories of Theatre
• Movement, Voice, and Physical Theatre
• Stage Design, Lighting, and Technical Production
• Theatre Theory and Critical Studies

Careers with Dramatic Arts

Graduates are prepared for diverse professional roles within the global performing arts industry. The programme’s focus on design, performance, and technical production equips students for careers as professional directors, scenographers, and technical directors. Additionally, the rigorous academic component provides a foundation for those pursuing roles in theatre history, theory, or playwriting. The expertise gained in the University of Lethbridge studios ensures that alumni are ready to lead innovative artistic projects and contribute to professional theatre organisations.