Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama Production Degree Program Guide
Students will partner with directing and acting collaborators in the fulfillment of creative and artistic aims for multiple productions. In each specialty, students amass creative and artistic sensibilities, technical skills and managerial acumen. Entrance to this program is competitive with a maximum of 6 spots in each incoming class. You must meet both Academic and Artistic requirements based on an interview and a review of additional materials.
There are 3 paths in this program:
- Design: creating costumes, lighting arrangements, set designs and new media elements
- Stage Management: overseeing all productions and working closely with directors to make their artistic and technical vision come to life
- Technical Production: mastering the technical elements that go into creating a theatre production.
Each path presents students with different course offerings, learning opportunities, and connections with instructors and industry experts.
Academic Requirements for BFA Drama Production students
- For full admissions details, please see here.
- For full details about BFA Drama Production degree requirements, please see here.
The University of Alberta Calendar will always contain the most up-to-date degree requirements for your program, and your requirements are determined by the calendar year you were admitted in.
What kinds of careers can you pursue with a BFA Drama Production degree?
There are many different fields and career paths that students can pursue with a BFA Drama Production degree. From performing arts to production management, graduates are equipped with project management, public speaking and creative thinking skills to name a few, that are assets in today’s job market. Although there is a list of career options below, it is important to understand that careers are not linear. Intentionally engaging in a variety of activities and following your curiosities will open new opportunities that you might not have expected. To learn more about how you can put your Arts degree to work, stop by the HUB Career Centre (8917 HUB Mall) for more information.
- Scenic Carpenter
- Scenic Artist
- Props Artisan
- Stage Manager
- Lighting Designer
- Sound Designer
- Set Designer
- Production Manager
- Arts Administrator
- Educator (Professor, Secondary or Primary)
- Theatre Manager
- Arts Administrator
- Public Relations Specialist
- Cultural Programmer
- Event Planner
- +More!
Interested in gaining work experience related to your career goals? If so, apply to Arts Work Experience to gain full-time, PAID, work experience before you graduate!
Important Links
- Department website
- Students’ association information
- Full program overview
- Prospective student information and application
- Graduate studies information
- Current Arts student advising
Department Contact Information
- Department Undergraduate Advisor email: dramaug@ualberta.ca