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Other University Programs & Transfer Options

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Theatre Transfer

Note: VIU also offers a Technical Theatre Diploma and a Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Theatre.

The Program

Students can complete up to two years towards an undergraduate degree at VIU and apply to the University of Victoria, University of British Columbia, or Simon Fraser University for two more years of study. Most Canadian universities will accept VIU’s courses. Students intending to transfer should check with the receiving institution. VIU also offers a two-year Technical Theatre diploma program.

A free information session for prospective students is usually held in March. Check with the Advising Centre for more details, 250-740-6410.

Admission Requirements

Start Date and Application Deadline

Students start the program at Vancouver Island University in September. Applications for September classes are accepted after November 15.

Late Application Date—March 31: applications received after this date will be considered “Late”; a later registration date will be assigned, which may mean that course selection is limited.

Program Outline

YEAR 1

Credits

THEA 105 - (Fundamentals of Acting I)

3

THEA 106 - (Fundamentals of Acting II)

3

THEA 111 - (Intro to Theatre I)

3

THEA 112 - (Intro to Theatre II)

3

THEA 150 - (Theatre Stagecraft I)

3

THEA 151 - (Theatre Stagecraft II)

3

Degree English Requirement

6

Two Electives

6

Total Credits

30

YEAR 2

Credits

THEA 211/212 - (Theatre from French Classicism to the Present I and II)

6

THEA 250 - (Intermediate Stagecraft I) and/or
THEA 205 - (Intermediate Work in Acting I)

3 or 6

THEA 251 - (Intermediate Stagecraft II) and/or
THEA 206 - (Intermediate Work in Acting II)

3 or 6

Electives (to make up a total of 30 credits)

12 to 18

Total Credits

30

Updated October 30, 2009