Academic Calendar 2012/2013

THEATRE PRODUCTION • THEATRE PRODUCTION • THEATRE PRODUCTION • THEATRE PRODUCTION • THEATRE PRODUCTION • THEATRE PRODUCTIONTHEATRE PRODUCTIONCentre for the Arts and Communicationswww.MacEwan.ca/productionThe theatre profession requires skilled lighting, sound,set and costume technicians, stage managers, productionmanagers, technical directors and other theatre professionals.Theatre Production’s curriculum provides instruction andpractical experience in all these disciplines. Courses inlighting, audio, stagecraft, set painting, prop making, modelmaking, drafting, stage management and technical directionensure that Theatre Production grads are well-equipped foremployment in the entertainment industry.Instructors who are members of the professionalcommunity provide equal parts knowledge and experience.Instruction is complemented by hands-on experience.MacEwan University’s resident Music and Theatre Artsprograms present an unequalled opportunity to gainwide-ranging experience as construction, management orrunning crew for many live productions. In addition, TheatreProduction students provide production services for, and gainvaluable exposure to, a variety of professional arts groupsthat mount productions in MacEwan University’s John L.Haar Theatre.Career potentialTheatre Production graduates are employed in professionaltheatre, film and television, as well as in the cruise line,conference and special event industries. Graduates haveplayed key behind-the-scenes roles at the Citadel Theatre,Winspear Centre, Alberta Theatre Projects, The StratfordFestival, Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Disney,and Rexall Place, to cite only a few examples.TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR CREATIVELEARNING (TICL)Students in the Theatre Production program will need topurchase a laptop (PC preferred) and necessary softwareidentified by the program. This initiative is designed tomaximize student learning through the use of digitaltechnology. For more information, see the programwebsite (www.MacEwan.ca/production) or contactDoreen Piehl, Instructional Assistant, at 780-497-4393 orpiehld@macewan.ca.TRANSFERABILITYAll courses completed for the Theatre Production diploma arecredit courses and may be transferable individually towardfurther study at other Alberta institutions. Students interestedin transferring a completed diploma are advised to consultboth the receiving institution regarding transfer policiesand the MacEwan University Theatre Production programregarding coursework and portfolio preparation. Like theTheatre Production program at MacEwan University, otherinstitutions typically base transfer on both the application ofcreative skills as demonstrated in a portfolio presentation andon an assessment of course content.Students presenting a completed diploma in thisprogram may be eligible to receive up to 20 credits to thePost-Diploma BFA (Dramatic Arts or Multidisciplinary)or 35 credits to the Pre-Post-Diploma BFA (DramaticArts)/BEd programs at the University of Lethbridge. Forcurrent, detailed information on individual course anddiploma transferability, refer to the Online Alberta TransferGuide (www.transferalberta.ca) or contact the receivinginstitution directly.Categories of AdmissionApplicants may be admitted to one of the following:Regular AdmissionTo be evaluated through the Office of the Registrar1. a) Applicants must have an Alberta high school diploma(or equivalent).ORb) Applicants must have a minimum overall averageof 65 per cent, with no course grade lower than50 per cent, in the following high school courses:1. One Group A course2. One Group B or C course3. One Group C or D courseMature AdmissionTo be evaluated through the Office of the RegistrarApplicants must be 20 years of age or older and havebeen out of full-time high school at least one year by thebeginning of the intake term.146 Grant MacEwan University • A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R 2012/2013 • www.MacEwan.ca