Film, Theatre, and Live Entertainment, Bachelor of Applied Arts

Program Information
Credential: 
Bachelor of Applied Arts
Delivery: 
Main Campus
Program Cost Estimates: 
Program Cost Estimates

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Dr. Nancy Brown
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean
Contact Phone: 
403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Contact Email: 
inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Related Careers
Graduates of the program will find and/or create work in the growing theatre, film, and live entertainment industries. They will be adaptable to multiple work environments, and may be employed in the following roles:
 
Film/Theatre Actor
Film/Theatre/Live Entertainment Creator
Film/Theatre/Live Entertainment Director
Cinematographer
Camera Operator
Digital Editor
Production Designer
Sound Recorder
Production Manager
Special Effects Technician
Stage Manager
Sound Designer/Technician
Theatre/Live Event Technician
Production Management Assistant
Follow Spot Operator
Production Manager
Theatre/Live Event Electrician
Stage Carpenter
Scenic Painter
Property Building
The Program

Duration:

4 years

Delivery:  

Main Campus

Students who complete the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Film, Theatre, and Live Entertainment will be well prepared for entry level work as performers, directors, producers, or technicians in mid to large sized theatres, film sets, and production companies, and they will also possess the skills and attributes to collaborate with others in the creative arts to develop independent projects that serve the film, theatre, and live event needs of local industry.

Built on a foundation of communication, storytelling, and business and entrepreneurial skills, the program offers the choice of three majors:

•           Acting
•           Film Production
•           Live Entertainment Production

Throughout the program, students are given the opportunity to apply their learning through projects, live theatre productions, and short films. Students will also have scheduled time to work collaboratively on projects with other students in the School of Creative Arts, including those studying Visual Art and Animation and Visual Effects.

The 4th year of the program is dedicated to mentored work-related experience where students can work in a relevant industry or on independent projects.

Program Outcomes:

Acting Major

1. Practice teamwork and professionalism throughout the performance process. 
2. Employ creativity and problem solving skills in the process of performance. 
3. Communicate effectively in a verbal, written and physical manner within accepted acting industry based parameters. 
4. Evaluate script information and performance requirements. 
5. Employ acting industry safety procedures.
6. Employ acting industry standard language and terminology.
7. Practice stage and set standard ethics and workplace etiquette. 
8. Practice career, entrepreneurial and life management skills with growing confidence (networking, creative vision, marketing). 
9. Analyze own and others’ work in order to provide and appropriately respond to feedback. 
10. Recognize and discuss work of cultural and gender diversity (aboriginal/global/gender perspectives/awareness). 
11. Demonstrate depth and breadth of technical skills and techniques in theatre and film. 
12. Practice performance skills within existing and emerging technologies. 

Film Production Major:

1. Practice teamwork and professionalism throughout the film pre-production, production, and post-production process. 
2. Employ creativity and problem solving skills in the process of filmmaking. 
3. Communicate clearly in verbal, written and visual forms within accepted film industry based parameters addressing diverse audiences.  
4. Evaluate film production information and requirements. 
5. Employ film production industry safety procedures.
6. Employ film production industry standard language and terminology. 
7. Practice film production industry standard ethics and set etiquette. 
8. Practice career, entrepreneurial and life management skills with growing confidence (networking, creative vision, marketing). 
9. Analyze own and others’ work in order to provide and appropriately respond to feedback. 
10. Recognize and discuss work of cultural and gender diversity (aboriginal/global/gender perspectives/awareness). 
11. Demonstrate depth and breadth of skills in film (pre-production, production, post-production). 

Live Entertainment Production Major

1. Practice teamwork and professionalism throughout the development and production process. 
2. Employ creativity and problem solving skills throughout the process of producing a live event. 
3. Communicate effectively in a verbal, written and visual manner within accepted live entertainment industry based parameters. 
4. Evaluate production information and requirements for live entertainment. 
5. Employ standard production safety procedures in producing live events. 
6. Employ standard production language and terminology in producing live events. 
7. Practice live entertainment industry etiquette standards in various workplace environments. 
8. Use best practices for environmental sustainability. 
9. Practice ethical behavior throughout the live production process. 
10. Practice career, entrepreneurial and life management skills with growing confidence (networking, creative vision, marketing). 
11. Examine your work and the work of others to disseminate and discuss process and workflow. 
12. Recognize and discuss work of cultural and gender diversity (aboriginal/global/gender perspectives/awareness). 
13. Demonstrate depth and breadth of technical skills for live entertainment production. 
Requirements
Admission Requirements: 

Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

Minimum 60% in ELA 30-1 and a minimum 50% in a Group A, B, or C course.

Additional Requirements:

To be accepted in the Acting Major, student must have a successful audition and interview; to be accepted in the Film Production or Live Entertainment Production Major, student must have a successful interview.  Visit the School of Creative Arts page for additional information on the audition and interview process.

A 30-level Fine Arts course is recommended.

Graduation Requirements: 

Students must pass all courses required for the degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Program Content
Acting
 
Year One:
 
CREA 105 Creative Core
CREA 110 Storytelling I
COMM 210 Communication for Creative Arts
ACT 105 Expressive Body I
ACT 107 Voice and Speech
ACT 109 Acting I
ACT 110 Acting II
ACT 205 Voice and Body I
SCA Elective 
SCA Elective
One of:
     AVFX 109 Animation History
     FTLE 105 Theatre History Analysis
     FTLE 110 Theatre Production History 
     FILM 201 Introduction to Film: Film Art
     FILM 202 Introduction to Film: Film History
     MUSI 233 Introduction to Music History
     ART 201 Art History I
     ART 203 Art History II
One of:
     ART 231 Visual Fundamentals 2D
     ART 241 Drawing I
 
Year Two:
 
FTLE 205 Directing I
FTLE 210 Storytelling II
FTLE 215 Business for Stage and Screen
FTLE 220 Projects I
ACT 213 Voice Acting
ACT 224 Stage Combat I
ACT 209 Acting III
ACT 210 Acting IV
ACT 207 Voice and Speech II
ACT 226 Expressive Body II
ACT 230 Production Company Management I
Breadth Elective
 
Year Three:
 
FTLE 305 Workshops I
FTLE 306 Workshops II
ACT 206 Voice and Body II
ACT 308 Acting with Technology
ACT 320 Auditioning for Film
ACT 309 Acting V
ACT 310 Acting VI
ACT 330 Production Company Management II
ACT 331 Production Company Management III
Breadth Elective
Acting or Production Elective
Acting or Production Elective
One of:
     PROD 309 Stage Projects I
     PROD 300 Film Projects I
One of:
     PROD 310 Stage Projects II
     PROD 301 Film Projects II
 
Year Four:
 
     FTLE 405 Applied Practicum I
     FTLE 410 Applied Practicum II
 
Film Production
 
Year One: 
 
CREA 105 Creative Core
CREA 110 Storytelling I
COMM 210 Communication for Creative Arts
PROD 100 Production Fundamentals I
PROD 101 Production Fundamentals II
PROD 103 Film Production I
PROD 105 Production Safety 
SCA Elective 
SCA Elective
One of:
     AVFX 109 Animation History
     FTLE 105 Theatre History Analysis
     FTLE 110 Theatre Production History 
     FILM 201 Introduction to Film: Film Art
     FILM 202 Introduction to Film: Film History
     MUSI 233 Introduction to Music History
     ART 201 Art History I
     ART 203 Art History II
One of:
     ART 231 Visual Fundamentals 2D
     ART 241 Drawing I
 
Year Two:
 
FTLE 205 Directing I
FTLE 210 Storytelling II
FTLE 215 Business for Stage and Screen
FTLE 220 Projects I
PROD 203 Film Production II
PROD 204 Film Production III
PROD 221 Documentary Fundamentals
Acting or Production Elective
SCA Elective 
Breadth Elective
One of:
     PROD 205 Advanced Cinematography I
     AVFX 209 Post Production I
 
Year Three:
 
FTLE 305 Workshops I
FTLE 306 Workshops II
ACT 326 Directing for Film I
PROD 300 Film Projects I
PROD 301 Film Projects II
PROD 303 Film Production IV
PROD 304 Film Production V
PROD 307 Business for Film Production
PROD 315 Screenwriting
Production Elective
SCA Elective
Breadth Elective
 
Year Four:
 
FTLE 405 Applied Practicum I
FTLE 410 Applied Practicum II
 
Live Entertainment Production
 
Year One:
 
CREA 105 Creative Core
CREA 110 Storytelling I
COMM 210 Communication for Creative Arts
PROD 100 Production Fundamentals I
PROD 101 Production Fundamentals II
PROD 103 Film Production I
PROD 105 Production Safety 
SCA Elective 
SCA Elective
One of:
     AVFX 109 Animation History
     FTLE 105 Theatre History Analysis
     FTLE 110 Theatre Production History 
     FILM 201 Introduction to Film: Film Art
     FILM 202 Introduction to Film: Film History
     MUSI 233 Introduction to Music History
     ART 201 Art History I
     ART 203 Art History II
One of:
ART 231 Visual Fundamentals 2D
ART 241 Drawing I
 
Year Two:
 
FTLE 205 Directing I
FTLE 210 Storytelling II
FTLE 215 Business for Stage and Screen
FTLE 220 Projects I
PROD 207 Wardrobe Aesthetics
PROD 209 Drafting for the Entertainment Industry
PROD 211 Entertainment Management I
PROD 213 Stagecraft I: Building and Scenic Painting
PROD 215 Sound for Live Entertainment
PROD 219 Lighting and Projections I
Breadth Elective
 
Year Three:
 
FTLE 305 Workshops I
FTLE 306 Workshops II
PROD 309 Stage Projects I
PROD 310 Stage Projects II
PROD 319 Lighting and Projections II
PROD 321 Event Production I
PROD 322 Event Production II
Production Elective
Production Elective
Breadth Elective
Two of:
     PROD 311 Entertainment Management II
     PROD 313 Stagecraft II: Building and Scenic Painting
     PROD 327 CAD and 3D Modeling 
     PROD 329 Design for the Entertainment Industry
 
Year Four:
 
FTLE 405 Applied Practicum I
FTLE 410 Applied Practicum II
 
 
NOTE:  Please consult the online Course Catalogue for course descriptions http://rdc.ab.ca/programs/academic-calendar/course-catalogue