4 years
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:
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:
Film Production Major:
Film Production
Year One:
One of:
Year Two:
Year Three:
Year Four:
CREA 105 Creative Core
CREA 110 Storytelling
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
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
ART 231 Visual Fundamentals 2D
ART 241 Drawing I
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
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
Acting or Production Elective
PROD 309 Stage Projects I
PROD 300 Film Projects I
PROD 310 Stage Projects II
PROD 301 Film Projects II
FTLE 405 Applied Practicum I
FTLE 410 Applied Practicum II
CREA 110 Storytelling I
PROD 100 Production Fundamentals I
PROD 101 Production Fundamentals II
PROD 103 Film Production I
PROD 105 Production Safety
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
PROD 319 Lighting and Projections II
PROD 321 Event Production I
PROD 322 Event Production II
Production 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
Visit RDP’s Course Catalogue/Timetable to read detailed course descriptions.
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.
NOTE: the additional requirement of the interview has been WAIVED for Fall 2023.
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.
A 30-level Fine Arts course is recommended.
Students must pass all courses required for the degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.