Certificate in Theatre Arts

The Certificate in Theatre Arts combines the study of dramatic literature with practical theatre training. All the courses associated with the certificate are accredited and can be applied toward a Bachelor of Arts or another relevant degree at CBU. The program has been designed to serve undergraduate students at CBU, as well as members of the general public – teachers, adult educators, community theatre workers, arts administrators, cultural tourism officers – who want to develop their knowledge of theatre by studying in a university setting. Careful degree planning can support earning the Certificate through electives and core courses in most BA and some BACS programs, and the program can also be taken on its own. Students in other Schools are advised to consult with the department chair to confirm the feasibility of the Certificate within their chosen program.

Complete 6 Credits

Complete 6 Credits, Dramatic Literature (note the prerequisite; 6 credits of 1000 level English

ENGL2241                                         Shakespeare (3 cr)

ENGL2606                                        Dramatic Literature by Women I (3 cr)

ENGL2607                                        Dramatic Literature by Women II ( 3cr)

ENGL2642                                        A Survey of the Drama  (6 cr)

ENGL3122                                         Medieval Drama  (3 cr)

ENGL3241/ENGL3243                    Renaissance Drama I & II ( 3 cr each)

ENGL3301                                         Romantic Drama (3 cr)

ENGL3303                                        Victorian Drama (3 cr)

ENGL3320                                        Restoration and Eighteenth Century Drama (6cr)

ENGL3406                                       Canadian Drama (3)

ENGL3407                                       Dramatizing Ireland: Plays from 1950 – Present (3 cr)

ENGL3441                                        Modern American Drama (3 cr)

ENGL4240                                       Studies in Shakespeare (6cr)

ENGL 4404                                     Indigenous Drama in Canada (3 cr)

ENGL2701/3701/4701 can be used in this category when the special topic is focused on Dramatic Literature.

Complete 12 Credits Theatrical Practice (Choose four, all courses listed below are 3 credits)

DRAM2101                                         An Introduction to Acting

DRAM2151                                         Voice Production

DRAM2201                                        Introduction to Theatre Directing

DRAM2203                                       Theatre for Children

DRAM2204                                      Improvisational Theatre

DRAM2205                                      Applied Theatre

DRAM2621 / ENGL2624                Playwriting I

DRAM2623 / ENGL2625               Playwriting II

DRAM3101                                       Movement for the Theatre

DRAM3103                                      Voice for the Theatre

DRAM3104                                      Stagecraft

DRAM3105                                      Stage Management for the Theatre

DRAM3106                                      Acting II

DRAM3107                                      Collective Creation and Devising

DRAM3108                                      Arts Management in the Creative Economy

DRAM4100                                      Advanced Topics in Applied Theatre

DRAM4101                                       Site Specific and Environmental Theatre

DRAM2701/3701/4701 can be used in this category when the special topic is focused on theatrical practice.

3 credits – AN/S-3215: Negotiating Selves and Social Identities

3 credits – AN/S-3216/POLS-3216: Bldg. Resilient Communities

3 credits – PSYC-3501: Abnormal Psychology

3 credits – PSYC-3651: Human Sexuality

3 credits – PSYC-4504: Topics in Mental Health

Additional Requirements

Mental Health Promotion

Students must have experience with presenting on mental wellness issues in a public forum at least three (3) times. This provision will be interpreted in light of the opportunities available to present on mental wellness issues. For an oral or poster presentation to satisfy this requirement, the student must be the actual presenter or co-presenter.

Examples of qualifying presentations include:

• In community presentation (open meeting, CBC…)

• Informative display (video, infographic …)

• Academic presentations (conference poster or oral presentation…)

Presenting as part of a course will not satisfy this requirement, unless that presentation was open to the public (not just to members of the class).

Engagement

20 hours combined from the following:

• Appropriate work or volunteer on campus (e.g. Peer Supporter, Women’s Centre, Pride and Allies Centre)

• Appropriate work or volunteer in community (e.g. YMCA, Glace Bay Town House, Whitney Pier Youth Club).

The Career Services unit will be instrumental in helping a student find the required opportunities and document the experience (see appendix).

Students are assigned to a faculty member who follows the students and meets on a regular basis for a debrief and to reinforce the learning goals of the placement. Students are encouraged to write appropriate learning goals at the beginning of the placement to ensure the focus of their time relates to some aspect of the certificate. A faculty member could follow a group of students and meet with them as a group – this way the students share and learn from each other’s experience.

Notes:

 The certificate will be adjudicated by the four-member Mental Health Supporter Committee (MHSC). The MHSC will be established annually by the Dept. of Psychology. The committee will consist of two faculty members of the Department, and one from either the departments of L’nu, Political and Social Studies, Nursing or Psychology. The fourth member will come from the community and must have mental health counselling experience (e.g., MSW, Masters in Clinical Psychology, or MA/MEd in Counselling with a Nova Scotia registered counselling therapist designation, minimum).

Appendix:

Career Services can be of assistance in helping students to secure a 20-hour volunteer placement via the following:

• Work together with faculty to provide students with a placement which will allow the student to supplement their learning with hands-on community-based experience.

• Workshops providing information in the areas of professional development, job search and resume preparation, all geared towards how to approach potential organizations and succeed during placement, if required.

• Meet with students one-on-one to discuss volunteer-related goals and expected outcomes and to review required process and related documentation.  It is important to note that as with all Work Integrated Learning programs, staff will provide necessary tools to students so that they can secure their placement.  Once equipped with tools, the student is responsible for securing the placement.  Career Services staff and faculty can intervene, if necessary.

• Perform site visits mid-way through the placement.

• Work with the organization to complete final evaluation.

• Provide documents such as Learning Contracts, Site Visit forms, Evaluations, Risk Assessment documents and any other relevant materials.