Taking a Course or Two is Easy - and Fun!
Many students who are planning to major in other fields take a couple of our courses. Science, social science and business students appreciate the fact that Intro: Performance or Voice and Speech Skills gives them a break from the lecture format, encourages them to develop the physical and emotional sides of their natures, and helps build confidence for public speaking and presentations of all kinds. Intro: General is great for students in any discipline who want to be prepared for a lifetime as a knowledgable theatre spectator. And Introduction to Film will change how you experience our most popular form of entertainment - and it'll give you the chance to make a film yourself!
Here's a list of a bunch of amazing courses you can take -
THFM 1001(6) Introduction to Theatre: Performance
THFM 1003(6) Introduction to Theatre: Indigenous Performance
THFM 1002(6) Introduction to Theatre: General (this is a Humanities course too!)
THFM 1010(6) Introduction to Film
THFM 2502(6) Voice and Speech Skills for Presentation and Performance (there's no pre-req!)
THFM 2505(3) Principles of Physical Training for the Actor (this class is Pass/Fail.)
THFM 2603(3) Make-Up: Theory and Practice
And if you're taking one of the Intro to Theatre classes and you're handy (or want to become handy) you can also take:
THFM 2801(6) Theatrical Production 1
For those who love music, check out:
THFM 1500(3) Music Appreciation
THFM 2011(3) Ensemble Practicum (Choral)
And for the writers, how about:
THFM 2610(3) Script and Screen
THFM 2612(3) Script and the Small Screen: TV Drama
Do you love art and design? Try:
THFM 2201(3) Principles of Design
Theatre and Film courses help you develop skills that are applicable to a wide variety of careers:
- Performance and presentation skills
- Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Sharp analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Project management skills
- Ability to respond improvisationally
- Working within tight budgets – either time or money
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work individually and collaboratively
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills