X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Theatre Studies (THST)

School of English and Theatre Studies, College of Arts

The Theatre Studies program is a component of a liberal education, and is dedicated to integrating academic study and theatre practice. The program offers introductory and advanced courses in dramatic literature, theatre history, criticism and theory, together with directing, acting, design, technical theatre, playwriting, and media studies.

The program has a special interest in the drama and theatre of Canada. Course offerings reflect this interest where appropriate.

Notes:

1. A maximum of 2.00 credits in Directed Readings or Special Studies Courses (THST*3410, THST*3420, THST*3600, DRMA*3610) is allowed in the honours program major. A maximum of 1.00 credits in such courses is allowed in honours program minor or the general program area of concentration. Students will normally be permitted to take only 0.50 credits in Directed Readings or Special Studies courses per semester.

   Certain approved Dramatic Literature courses from the English Program within the School of English and Theatre Studies or other departments may be counted towards a degree in Theatre Studies. A list of approved courses may be obtained from the School's website: http://www.arts.uoguelph.ca/sets/.

2. In connection with THST*1040 and some upper-level courses, students are required as part of the course to attend various specified theatre performances in cities such as Toronto, Stratford, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and London. A special fee is charged for travel to these performances and students will be notified during the first week of classes of the amount of this fee and the dates of the performances.

3. In any given semester, a student may not enroll in more than ONE production-related course at a time. These include: THST*2230, THST*3110, THST*3120, THST*3220, THST*3230, THST*3410, THST*3420, THST*4090, THST*4250, THST*4280.