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GEORGE BROWN FULL-TIME PROGRAMS GUIDE 2012-2013


Performing Arts

 

Theatre Arts Program

 
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P100
3 years (6 semesters)
September
Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Young Centre for the Performing Arts
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Admission Requirements and Fees

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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.

List of Courses

Check the availability and status of this program: 2012/2013 Start Dates
2011/2012 Start Dates
Note: Due to ongoing program improvements courses are subject to change without notice.

Printable version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2009-2012)
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Printable version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2011-2014)
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The Way of the World production, George Brown College theatre students

OUR PROGRAM

The Theatre School offers you vigorously concentrated, career-oriented training in the fundamental skills, practicalities, traditions and professionalism needed to work as a professional actor in theatre, television and film.

The conservatory, hands-on training is an integrated curriculum in which all subjects are related directly to the acting profession. Five skill courses form the core of our classical approach to training the actor: voice, speech, movement, music and dance. The acting curriculum features improvisation, contact improvisation, storytelling, poetry, text analysis, contemporary and classical scene studies, neutral mask, character mask, clowning, commedia dell’arte, television and film technique, and audition preparation. Further classes include: stage combat, dialectology, theatre history, the business of acting, and the Alexander Technique. We also enjoy partnerships with Soulpepper Theatre Company and the Tarragon Theatre.

“If you want the very best classical theatre training program this country has to offer, nothing compares to George Brown Theatre School. George Brown offers the best guest artists, faculty and facilities.

This program is highly demanding and challenging, but no other place in the country is this committed to providing its students with the most current and practical training in classical theatre.

From George Bernard Shaw to Judith Thompson, George Brown offers the best training in text-based theatre. If you’re prepared to take risks and do intelligent, thought-provoking work, George Brown is the place for you.

As a graduate of George Brown Theatre School, I feel prepared to enter the industry with the confidence of a trained professional.”

Carys Lewis (2010 graduate, Theatre Arts)

STUDENT SELECTION

Enrolment is limited, ensuring adequate personal attention is given to each student. Admission is competitive, based on the results of auditions and personal interviews conducted by the Artistic Director and faculty members. A minimum academic standing plus passing grades in acting must be achieved in order to be promoted to the next semester.

YOUR FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS

For information on future study options, see transferguide.georgebrown.ca

PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS

George Brown College also offers evening courses in acting. See the Continuing Education Course Guide at coned.georgebrown.ca.

YOUR CAREER

An ever-expanding local theatre scene creates a consistent demand for fresh faces and new talent in a range of educational, entertainment and commercial activities. Students should be aware, however, that the field is extremely competitive.

War and Peace production, George Brow2n theatre students

COURSES

SEMESTER 1
THEA1001     Acting I
THEA1003     Dance I
THEA1004     Movement I
THEA1006     Voice I
THEA1005     Vocal Music I
THEA1013     Group Improvisation
THEA1008     Speech I
THEA1015     Contact Improvisation
GHUM1067    The History of Western Theatre

SEMESTER 2
THEA1002     Acting II
THEA1010     Dance II
THEA1017     Movement II
THEA1016     Voice II
THEA1009     Vocal Music II
THEA1020     Theatre History I
THEA1012     Stage Combat I
THEA1014     Workshop Performance I
THEA1018     Speech II
COMP1082     Computer Skills and Applications

SEMESTER 3
THEA2001     Acting III
THEA2004     Dance III
THEA2016     Movement III
THEA2002     Voice III
THEA2009     Vocal Music III
THEA2022     Theatre History II
THEA2024     Business of Acting
THEA2014     Speech III
THEA2028     Monologue Study I
THEA2013     Children’s Play Performance
THEA2039     Non-Traditional Performance Techniques

SEMESTER 4
THEA2007     Acting IV
THEA2003     Television and Film Technique
THEA2008     Dance IV
THEA2021     Movement IV
THEA2017     Voice IV
THEA2019     Vocal Music IV
THEA2023     Theatre History III
THEA2025     Business of Acting
THEA2011     Stage Combat II
THEA2029     Monologue Study I
THEA2018     Speech IV
THEA2020     Workshop Performance II

SEMESTER 5
THEA3001     Acting V
THEA3002     Showcase Performance I
THEA3005     Dance V
THEA3004     Movement V
THEA3003     Voice V
THEA3006     Vocal Music V
THEA3007     Speech V
THEA3014     Alexander Technique I

SEMESTER 6
THEA3011     Dance VI
THEA3010     Showcase Performance II
THEA3013     Movement VI
THEA3008     Voice VI
THEA3012     Vocal Music VI
THEA3009     Speech VI
THEA3015     Alexander Technique II

For more information,
call 416-415-5000 ext. 2167
or e-mail

OUR SEASON OF PLAYS

FALL 2011 TO SPRING 2012 AT THE YOUNG CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS

GREAT PLAYS. A STAGE OF ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.

  • Little Women (November 9–19, 2011)
  • Munsch (based on the stories of Robert Munsch) (November 30–December 10, 2011)
  • The Man of Mode (February 8–18, 2012)
  • Happy End (Spring 2012)
  • Orpheus Descending (Spring 2012)

 

Visit www.georgebrown.ca/theatre for more information.

 

For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.

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