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Bachelor of Fine Arts – Theatre Transfer

Note: VIU also offers a Technical Theatre Diploma and a Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Theatre.

The Program

Students can complete up to two years towards an undergraduate degree at VIU and apply to the University of Victoria, University of British Columbia, or Simon Fraser University for two more years of study. Most Canadian universities will accept VIU’s courses. Students intending to transfer should check with the receiving institution. VIU also offers a two-year Technical Theatre diploma program.

Admission Requirements

Start Date and Application Deadline

The program starts in September and applications are accepted between November 15 and March 31. For further information regarding late applications and program contacts check the Program Availability List.

Program Outline

YEAR 1

Credits

THEA 105 - (Fundamentals of Acting I)

3

THEA 106 - (Fundamentals of Acting II)

3

THEA 111 - (Intro to Theatre I)

3

THEA 112 - (Intro to Theatre II)

3

THEA 150 - (Theatre Stagecraft I)

3

THEA 151 - (Theatre Stagecraft II)

3

Degree English Requirement

6

Two Electives

6

Total Credits

30

YEAR 2

Credits

THEA 211/212 - (Theatre from French Classicism to the Present I and II)

6

THEA 250 - (Intermediate Stagecraft I) and/or
THEA 205 - (Intermediate Work in Acting I)

3 or 6

THEA 251 - (Intermediate Stagecraft II) and/or
THEA 206 - (Intermediate Work in Acting II)

3 or 6

Electives (to make up a total of 30 credits)

12 to 18

Total Credits

30

Updated October 12, 2010