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Certificate CERTIFICATE IN THEATRE STUDIES
Faculty of Arts and Humanities - English and Writing Studies



The Certificate in Theatre Studies offers students an opportunity to explore theatre and performance in a shorter, flexible module with a focus on Community Engaged Learning (CEL).

Admission Requirements


Completion of first-year requirements. Theatre Studies 1020A/B is recommended.

Module/Program Information


Program Requirements
3.5 courses:

1.0 courses: Theatre Studies 2201F/G, Theatre Studies 2202F/G.
1.0 courses: Theatre Studies 2204F/G, Theatre Studies 2205F/G (offered in alternating years).
0.5 course from: English 2041F/G, Arts and Humanities 3000A/B/Y, Theatre Studies 3206F/G, Theatre Studies 3207F/G, Theatre Studies 3581F/G; Theatre Studies 3900F/G.
1.0 courses from: Theatre Studies 3000-4999, or from the following courses offered outside the Theatre Studies program: English 2041F/G, Arts and Humanities 3000A/B/Y, Art History 2660F/G or Film Studies 3356F/G, English 3330E, English 3331F/G, English 3372F/G, English 3490F/G, English 3776F/G, Classical Studies 3130F/G, Film Studies 3361F/G, Film Studies 3362F/G, Film Studies 3371F/G, Music 2700A/B, Music 2701A/B, Writing 2204F/G, Writing 2224F/G, Writing 2530A/B, Comparative Literature and Culture 3351F/G, Comparative Literature and Culture 3352F/G, Comparative Literature and Culture 3353F/G, Comparative Literature and Culture 3382F/G, Digital Humanities 2303F/G, Italian 3352F/G, the former Visual Arts History 2230F/G. Other appropriate courses may be substituted with the permission of the Theatre Studies program director.

Note: Arts and Humanities 3000A/B/Y is only available to students enrolled in a Major or Specialization in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Students meeting the prerequisite who wish to register in Arts and Humanities 3000A/B/Y must arrange their internship in consultation with the Director of Theatre Studies no later than three months prior to the start of classes.

Note: Theatre Studies 3206F/G and Theatre Studies 3207F/G are offered at the Stratford Festival Theatre during Intersession. Interested students are advised to take these courses no later than the end of Year 3 to meet graduation deadlines.