Drama in Education and Community with Concentration in Applied Theatre University of Windsor

Overview

Throughout the Drama in Education and Community with Concentration in Applied Theatre  BA programme from University of Windsor with a focus on practical learning, you will develop presentations, performances and workshops around pressing social issues. Work in schools, art galleries, museums, hospitals, senior citizen residences and multicultural organizations during a full year practicum course to prepare for your career. You can follow this up with our consecutive education degree programme and become qualified to teach at any grade level or pursue graduate studies in a complimentary discipline. 

What will I learn? 

• Expressing oneself confidently, assertively, and purposefully in front of an audience using both verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

• Speaking persuasively and articulately to convey a variety of project goals and occasion desired reactions in audience members

• Collaborating in the production of knowledge within the studio and classroom in a participatory, active process of exchange which links both theory and practice

• Articulating the interrelationship between the various disciplines of theatre production (performance, direction, creation, management, and design)

• Becoming a full theatre practitioner, versed in practical elements of theatre production, as well as the ways of applying theatre and performance studies to life and work, supporting personal goals, contributing to the field, and benefitting the community during the programme and after graduation

• Applying the basic skills and theoretical practices involved in design for the theatre

• Applying principles and elements of design to create effective solutions to design challenges

Career opportunities:

• Theatre for young audiences performer or coordinator
• Teacher
• Child and youth counsellor
• Arts practitioner,
• Stage manager