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

ENGL-2241               Shakespeare (3 cr)

ENGL-2606              Dramatic Literature by Women I (3 cr)

ENGL-2607              Dramatic Literature by Women II ( 3cr)

ENGL-2642              A Survey of the Drama  (6 cr)

ENGL-3122               Medieval Drama  (3 cr)

ENGL-3241/ENGL-3243  Renaissance Drama I & II ( 3 cr each)

ENGL-3301               Romantic Drama (3 cr)

ENGL-3303              Victorian Drama (3 cr)

ENGL-3320              Restoration and Eighteenth Century Drama (6cr)

ENGL-3406             Canadian Drama (3)

ENGL-3407             Dramatizing Ireland: Plays from 1950 – Present (3 cr)

ENGL-3441              Modern American Drama (3 cr)

ENGL-4240             Studies in Shakespeare (6cr)

ENGL-4404             Indigenous Drama in Canada (3 cr)

ENGL-2701/3701/4701 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)

DRAM-2101              An Introduction to Acting

DRAM-2151              Voice Production

DRAM-2201             Introduction to Theatre Directing

DRAM-2203            Theatre for Children

DRAM-2204            Improvisational Theatre

DRAM-2205            Applied Theatre

DRAM-2621 / ENGL-2624 Playwriting I

DRAM-2623 / ENGL-2625 Playwriting II

DRAM-3101              Movement for the Theatre

DRAM-3103             Voice for the Theatre

DRAM-3104             Stagecraft

DRAM-3105             Stage Management for the Theatre

DRAM-3106             Acting II

DRAM-3107             Collective Creation and Devising

DRAM-3108             Arts Management in the Creative Economy

DRAM-4100            Advanced Topics in Applied Theatre

DRAM-4101             Site Specific and Environmental Theatre

DRAM-2701/3701/4701 can be used in this category when the special topic is focused on theatrical practice.

AN/S-3215               Negotiating Selves and Social Identities (3 credits)

AN/S-3216/POLS-3216 Building Resilient Communities (3 credits)

PSYC-3501              Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)

PSYC-3651               Human Sexuality (3 credits)

PSYC-4504             Topics in Mental Health (3 credits)

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.