This program is co-ordinated by the Department of Fine Arts. Chair Murray Kropf Dramatic Literature and Theatre Professors Mary Jane Miller Associate Professor Glenys McQueenFuentes Assistant Professors Gillian Raby, Marlene Moser Part-time Instructors Theatre: Terrance Cox, Maria-Clery Galery, Judith Marquis (scenic painting), Ken Garrett (lighting design), Cindy Emery (makeup and wigs), Kathryn Kerr (props), Michelle LaGasse (stage management),Leigh Kerr (theatre administration), Karyn McCallum, Barbara Gordon (scenic design), Peter Feldman (scene study), fourth year production) Taras Cymbalisty, Barbara Gordon, Guillermo Verdecchia DramainEducation:Suzanne Burchell, Gail Fricker, Javier Gubern-Soyka, Christina Rozendaal, Helen Zdriluk Resident Company, Theatre Beyond Words Terry Judd, Linda Levesque, Shelley Marriage, Harro Maskow, Stephen Miller, Robin Patterson, Christine Stephen, Kevin Stewart Associate Professors Murray Kropf, Merijean Morrissey, Derek Knight Assistant Professor Jean Bridge Director, Co-operative Programs Cindy Dunne Technical Director Adrian Palmieri Wardrobe Director Margaret Molokach |
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Administrative Assistant, Monika Lederich (905) 688-5550, extension 3214 Thistle west 135 http://www.brocku.ca/finearts/ At Brock the study of the arts is concerned with their nature, function and history, from the classics to popular culture, from ancient drawings and rituals to the avantgarde. Through critical analysis of classic works and personal creative development, the student will gain an awareness of the ways in which the artistic media function. Our aim is to contribute to the vitality of the arts by developing sensitive, creative and articulate artists, teachers, audiences and graduates who are disciplined and adaptable, with both research skills and experience at collaborating effort. The Department of Fine Arts offers honours, pass, single and combined major programs in four fields of study: Drama and Theatre in Education, Dramatic Literature, Theatre, and Visual Arts, honours Co-op programs in three fields of study: Drama and Theatre in Education, Dramatic Literature and Theatre In addition, the department offers a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Theatre. These programs represent the student's choice of major within the department. Single honours and pass programs are also offered in Contemporary Cultural Studies. The department also offers a Certificate and Concentration in Drama in Education. Please consult the relevant entry for a listing of program requirements. |
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The Theatre Program uses the facilities of the Centre for the Arts including the 543seat Sean O'Sullivan Theatre with its thrust stage, The Studio and The Playhouse. Scenery, properties and construction workrooms are part of the Brock Centre for the Arts complex. Visual Arts facilities include a slide collection, art studios and a darkroom. Extracurricular activities. The department presents and sponsors theatre productions, exhibitions, public lectures and an annual spring festival of student work. The University regularly hosts mime performances and workshops by its resident company, the internationally acclaimed Theatre Beyond Words. The Brock Centre for the Arts presents a professional season of international and Canadian artists in theatre, dance and music, family and children's events. In addition, the Visual Arts Program arranges for a variety of visiting artists and with Brock's Fine Arts Committee organizes a program of art exhibitions. The premise of the Theatre program is that the study and practice of theatre is a significant discipline adding to the resources of a liberally-educated person. The program offers a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of theatre. Each year's work includes study of dramatic and theatre theory and opportunities to explore this theory in practice and to develop the skills and awareness necessary to apply it. Production is to the theatre student what laboratories are to the science student; therefore the program includes a major production in each term as well as various minor productions and projects such as participation in the Spring Arts Festival. The Theatre Co-op program combines academic and work terms over a five-year period. Students spend two years in an academic setting studying the fundamentals of theatre. Admission to the Co-op program is on the basis of marks, a personal interview, audition and short essay handwritten on site. The normal requirement for admission is a minimum 80 percent average on six OACs (or equivalent). As this is a limited enrolment program, admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirement. The Co-op Programs Office and the Department of Fine Arts will facilitate admission decisions. In addition to the current fees for courses in academic study terms, Theatre Co-op students are assessed an annual administrative fee (see the Schedule of Fees). Eligibility to continue is based on the student's major average and non-major average. A student with a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average will be permitted to continue. A student with a major average lower than 70 percent will not be permitted to continue in the Theatre Co-op program. Students admitted to the Co-op program must follow the Theatre Co-op program schedule. Failure to adhere to the schedule may result in removal from the Theatre Co-op program. The Theatre Co-op program designation will be awarded to those students who have honours standing and who have successfully completed a minimum of twelve months of Co-op work experience. Students in upper year courses have the opportunity to work on major productions in capacities determined by their particular course choices. Students of all years participate in the Spring Arts Festival according to the demands of their particular courses and their own need for varied experience. Theatre courses are not normally available to auditors. |
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Students in the Department of Fine Arts are required to complete one credit in a language other than English. Where half credit courses are used to satisfy the requirements, both half credits must be in the same language. Theatre students are urged to fulfil this requirement in year 1. |
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Students admitted to the Theatre Co-op program must follow the program schedule as listed below. Failure to adhere may result in removal from the program. Year 1
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Honours
Note: it is recommended that students take one additional DRAM credit before registering in THEA 4F90. A combined honours program in THEA and DRAM must include at least seven credits from each discipline. Drama in Education/Theatre and Dramatic Literature (honours only) Consult Drama and Theatre in Education the entry for a listing of program requirements. Drama in Education/Theatre and Dramatic Literature Co-op (honours only) Consult the Drama and Theatre in Education entry for a listing of program requirements. Theatre and Dramatic Literature Co-op (honours only) Consult the Dramatic Literature entry for a listing of program requirements. Pass
FILM 1F94 or other Fine Arts credits are recommended as electives. A combined pass program in THEA and DRAM must include at least five credits from each discipline. |
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2001-2002 Undergraduate Calendar
Last updated: September 6, 2001 @ 10:05AM