Trains students to work as professional theatre directors through extensive practical work in a range of venues and styles. The program prepares students to become collaborative leaders whose creative practice is informed by a thorough grounding in critical thinking.
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
The Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an average of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work (or graduate work) at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 90] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
- Portfolio
A Letter of Intent outlining why you want to pursue a professional directing degree, where you see yourself after this program, and any other articulation of your ambitions, skills experiences and interests
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Official transcripts from all universities attended. International applicants must provide an official, original language copy of their transcript (with an accompanying official English translation), as well as an original language copy of their degree certificate (with an accompanying English translation).
You will need to request one set to be sent directly to you that you will then scan and upload into your application. If admitted, you will then need to request a second set of official copies to be sent directly to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. (Do not request this second set until you are admitted to a graduate program and prompted to do so by the FGSR.) Please consult the transcript guidelines posted here.
3 letters of recommendation.
You will be asked to submit contact information for your referees in your on-line application.
Referees are prompted by the application system to submit their reference electronically when your application is complete and the processing fee is paid.
Portfolio including commentary and/or documentation of your theatre work.
Directorial preparation of one of these plays: Hedda Gabler (Ibsen), Silence (Moira Buffini), Harlem Duet (Djanet Sears), East of Berlin (Hannah Moskovitch), or Stone and Ashes or In the Eyes of Stone Dogs (Daniel Danis). The directorial preparation should include a production concept, a study of major characters, story and/or dramatic action, with emphasis on one or two key scenes. It is not necessary to include a prompt book. The portfolio should be in PDF format. If it is under 5MB it can be uploaded to the online application. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
