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Drama (B.F.A Honours - Acting)

Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours (B.F.A. Honours) - Drama (Acting) - View all program options

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Study the evolution of theatre and learn the practice of acting, directing, stage management, writing, costume design, lighting and sound production, with a special focus on acting.

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First year courses

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DRAM 110.3 | Technical Theatre I Scenic Construction
DRAM 111.3 | Practicum I Indigenous Performance Methods
DRAM 113.3 | Technical Theatre II Stage Properties
DRAM 118.3 | Acting 1
DRAM 119.3 | Acting II

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What will I learn?
  • How to act for theatre, film, radio and television
  • Explore the directing process through coaching, conducting auditions and developing rehearsal schedules
  • Develop your talents as playwrights, stage managers and designers as you learn to construct stage sets, design costumes
  • Gain hands-on experience with lighting, sound production and stage management for on-campus performances
  • Engage with every aspect of the theatrical process as you learn the theory and evolution of theatrical production

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Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Middle years courses

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DRAM 203.3 | History of Theatre from 600 BCE to 1850 CE
DRAM 204.3 | History of Theatre from 1850 to Present
DRAM 210.3 | Technical Theatre III Costume Construction
DRAM 213.3 | Technical Theatre IV Stage Management
DRAM 218.3 | Acting III
DRAM 219.3 | Acting IV Scene Study and Textual Analysis for the Stage
DRAM 309.3 | Theories of Acting and Directing
DRAM 324.3 | Acting V
DRAM 325.3 | Acting VI
DRAM 362.3 | Vocology Lab I Finding Your Voice
DRAM 363.3 | Voice Lab II Voice for the Creative Performer
DRAM 366.3 | Fundamentals of Movement I
DRAM 368.3 | Movement Fundamentals II

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Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all program requirements.

Final year courses

The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.

DRAM 418.3 | Acting VII
DRAM 419.3 | Acting VIII
DRAM 462.3 | Voice and Speech for the Actor III
DRAM 463.3 | Voice and Speech for the Actor IV
DRAM 468.3 | Expressive Movement I
DRAM 469.3 | Expressive Movement II

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Career readiness competencies

USask Student Competencies are the knowledge, skills, and attributes developed and leveraged to achieve success in your learning and work:

  • Engaging in our intercultural society
  • Nurturing successful relationships
  • Leveraging technology
  • Adaptive design and problem solving
  • Communicating meaningfully
  • Cultivating well-being

Possible destinations

People with a drama degree take their knowledge and skills into many different industries and occupations. Some of the career paths listed here require further education and training.

Career paths

  • Actor
  • Audio-Visual Technician
  • Box Office Manager
  • Camera Operator
  • Composer
  • Costume Designer
  • Cultural Events Coordinator
  • Dance Instructor
  • Drama Therapist
  • Educator
  • Education Programmer
  • Gaffer
  • Lighting Technician
  • Narrator
  • Performing Arts Extra
  • Playwright
  • Producer
  • Production Assistant
  • Production Coordinator
  • Prop Designer
  • Publicist
  • Set Designer
  • Sound Designer
  • Sound Effects Designer
  • Stage Manager
  • Talent Coordinator
  • Theatre Director
  • Theatre Manager
  • Voice Coach
  • Writer

As alumni of this program, and now as a member of the local and international theatre community, I have witnessed first hand how integral the relationship is between the professional companies of Saskatchewan and USask Drama, and I have also noted how unique that relationship is. Drama grads leave this program as well-rounded theatre artists with experience in multiple areas, and as a result, often find themselves working for the many professional companies in the area in many different roles. As Artistic Director for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, I can directly speak as to how important both current students and graduates are to the success of the Festival.

—Skye Brandon, Artistic Director, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan

Where do USask alumni work?

  • Canadian Media Producers Association
  • Discover Saskatoon
  • Government of Saskatchewan
  • IATSE
  • Media Council of Canada
  • Prairie Spirit School Division
  • Saskatchewan Polytechnic
  • Saskatoon Public Library
  • Saskatoon Public Schools
  • Toronto International Film Festival
  • University of Saskatchewan

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"The educators in the Drama Department are more than willing to provide valuable learning opportunities outside of the classroom, connecting students with theatre work at special events and in various theaters in the city. I now work as the Artistic Director for a film production company based in Saskatoon, as well as an ongoing freelance Theatre Artist. Yes, I really am living my dream! Without the experience and education I gained through the USask Drama program, I certainly would not have found the support, connections, or skills required to pursue this career. Not only has the program aided tremendously in my professional career, but it has made me a more confident individual and artist in my personal life as well."

—Taegan, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama (Design) '18