Performance Creation Concordia University Montréal

Overview

The Performance Creation programme at Concordia University Montréal offers students a comprehensive platform to develop original, contemporary performances that engage and challenge modern audiences. This specialization encourages a critical and experimental approach to understanding how stories are performed and their potential to drive social change. Students explore the power of performance through various lenses, including urbanism and post-colonial critique.

Why Performance Creation at Concordia University Montréal?

Studying at this institution provides access to the Faculty of Fine Arts, where training moves across traditional disciplinary boundaries. The university offers a unique environment where emerging creators benefit from a curriculum that integrates Indigenous storytelling, gender studies, and avant-garde practices. Students have the opportunity to develop their practice in diverse spaces, learning to respond creatively to various historical and cultural contexts. Additionally, the university provides specific financial support opportunities, such as funding for out-of-province students, to enhance the accessibility of its creative arts education.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 970 per credit
• National fee: CAD 420 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum begins with foundational theatre studies before moving into advanced, specialised techniques. Modules may include:

• Theatre History
• Directing
• Playwriting
• Performance Studies
• Dramaturgy
• Stage Management
• Production
• Puppetry

Careers with Performance Creation

Graduates are equipped with a versatile skill set suitable for professional roles in the creative industries and beyond. The programme prepares students for careers in theatre arts, where they can work as directors, performers, or creators. Many alumni also find success in education, journalism, and community-based work. The analytical and communication skills developed during the degree are highly valued in writing, criticism, and the publishing sector, as well as providing a strong foundation for further graduate-level studies.