Acting
Acting
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Faculty
Program Format
Full Time: Four Years
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Join the world’s stage at one of Canada’s premier schools for theatre education.
The School of Performance Acting program is a four year, full-time BFA program, admitting students through audition and academic requirements. With a mix of small ensemble studio classes and academic classes, the programme offers rigorous training in classical and contemporary approaches for a solid grounding in all areas of performance. Each semester, students train in acting rudiments such as voice, movement, text, and creative performance development, along with classes in music, dance, acting for camera, stage combat, and mask, among others. The programme focuses on creative exploration and experiential learning in response to the constantly emerging world of arts and culture. Upon graduation our students are prepared to contribute to the cultural fabric of Canada and beyond as creative practitioners, performers and leaders.
Admission Information
What We Offer
Learn Fundamentals of Theatre
Build skills in acting, movement, and voice and study contemporary theatre and film acting techniques in a range of styles and genres
Career Preparation
Learn about the business side of performance in courses covering company regulations and organization, Equity rules, contracts, unions, and agents
Comprehensive Performance Toolkit
Instruction in classical and modern text, improvisation, clowning, Commedia del’ Arte and mask
Related Studies
Expand on your training with courses exploring the generation of original performance material, playwriting, and directing
Performance Opportunities
Participate in studio and public performances in a variety of classic and original works every semester
Professional Connections
Work with internationally acclaimed guest directors and professional companies
Core Curriculum
For more information on additional required courses please see Ryerson's Course Calendar
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music I: Introduction | The Moving Image in Performance I | Creative Performance Studies V | Creative Performance Studies VII |
| Music I: Advanced Introduction | Music II: Introduction to Singing | Creative Performance Studies VI | Independent Study Seminars |
| Creative Performance Studies I | Music II: Intermediate Singing | Conceiving the Production | Advanced Performance Tech I: Acting |
| Creative Performance Studies II | Creative Performance Studies III | Performance Tech I: Acting | Advanced Performance Tech II: Acting |
| Anatomy of Movement and Lifestyle I | Creative Performance Studies IV | Performance Tech II: Acting | |
| Elements of Production I | Intermediary Tech I: Acting | ||
| Timelines of Performance History I | Intermediary Tech II: Acting | ||
| Timelines of Performance History II | Landmarks in Canadian Theatre | ||
| Fundamentals of Tech I: Acting | |||
| Fundamentals of Tech II: Acting |