Theatre Production Diploma
Overview
Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications
MacEwan.ca/Production
The theatre profession requires skilled theatre artisans and technicians. Theatre Production’s curriculum provides instruction and practical experience in lighting, audio, stagecraft, scenic painting, prop-making, costuming, projection, and management, ensuring that Theatre Production graduates are well-equipped for employment in the entertainment industry.
Instructors, who are members of the professional community, provide equal parts knowledge and experience. Instruction is complemented by hands-on learning in our new state-of-the-art performance spaces.
Career Potential
Theatre Production graduates are employed in professional theatre, film and television, as well as in the cruise line, conference and special event industries. Graduates have filled key positions at the Citadel Theatre, Winspear Centre, Edmonton Opera, Alberta Ballet, Edmonton International Fringe Festival, Alberta Theatre Projects, The Stratford Festival, Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Disney, and Rexall Place, to cite only a few examples.
Technology Integration for Creative learning (TICL)
Students in the Theatre Production program will need to purchase an Apple laptop and necessary software identified by the program. This initiative is designed to maximize student learning through the use of digital technology and provide students with the tools required to succeed in the industry. For more information, see the program website (MacEwan.ca/TheatreProduction) or email theatreproduction@macewan.ca.
Contact Information
Program of Study
| Year I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 | Analysis and Argument | 3 |
| THPR 100 | Theatre Production Boot Camp 1 | 3 |
| THPR 101 | Technical Crafts I: Audio & Lighting | 3 |
| THPR 102 | Artisan Crafts I: Paint, Props, & Costume | 3 |
| THPR 103 | Stage Crafts I: Carpentry, Drafting & Rigging | 3 |
| THPR 104 | Production I | 3 |
| THPR 121 | Technical Crafts II: Audio, Lighting & Video/Projection | 3 |
| THPR 122 | Artisan Crafts II: Paint, Props and Costume | 3 |
| THPR 123 | Stage Crafts II: Carpentry, Drafting and Rigging | 3 |
| THPR 124 | Production II | 3 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Year II | ||
| Choose an ENGL from the following: | 3 | |
| Approaches to Literature: Trends and Traditions | ||
| Approaches to Literature: Narrative Across Media | ||
| Approaches to Literature: Contemporary Literature and Culture | ||
| THPR 205 | Theatre History | 3 |
| THPR 211 | Technical Crafts III: Audio, Lighting & Video/Projection | 3 |
| THPR 212 | Artisan Crafts III: Paint, Props & Costume | 3 |
| THPR 213 | Stage Crafts III: Carpentry, Drafting & Welding | 3 |
| THPR 214 | Production III | 3 |
| THPR 221 | Technical Crafts IV: Audio, Lighting & Video/Projection | 3 |
| THPR 222 | Artisan Crafts IV: Paint, Props & Costume | 3 |
| THPR 223 | Stage Crafts IV: Carpentry, Drafting & Rigging | 3 |
| THPR 224 | Production IV | 3 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| 1 | Course is CR. |
The minimum passing grade for a course at MacEwan University is a D unless otherwise noted next to the appropriate course in the program of study.
Course Substitutions
| Credit Earned in: | May Be Substituted for Credit in Program Course: |
|---|---|
| TPPR 111 | THPR 100 |
| TPPR 102, TPPR 103, TPPR 104, TPPR 108 | THPR 103, THPR 203 |
| TPPR 204 | THPR 213 |
| TPPR 105, TPPR 110 | THPR 101, THPR 201 |
| TPPR 210, TPPR 215 | THPR 211, THPR 221 |
| TPPR 101 | THPR 205 |
| TPPR 106, TPPR 107, TPPR 212 | THPR 102, THPR 202 |
| TPPR 206, TPPR 207, TPPR 222 | THPR 212, THPR 222 |
| TPPR 117 | THPR 104 |
| TPPR 127 | THPR 204 |
| TPPR 237 | THPR 214 |
| TPPR 247 | THPR 224 |
| TPPR 203 | THPR 400* |
| TPPR 221 | THPR 413* |
| THPR 201 | THPR 121 |
| THPR 202 | THPR 122 |
| THPR 203 | THPR 123 |
| THPR 204 | THPR 124 |
*Note: These are key components of new courses, but do not/will not be 100% equivalent. Due to the nature of the combined courses (Artisan, Stage, and Technical Crafts), students must complete ALL applicable courses in order to earn credit(s) in the new Program of Study.
Program Regulations
Students are strongly encouraged to seek advice from their University Advisor about program planning.
Progression of Studies
Students are responsible for ensuring that they meet the prerequisite requirements as specified in descriptions for program courses.
English Requirement
Students must complete ENGL 102 and one of: ENGL 103, ENGL 104 or ENGL 105.