Musical Theatre Diploma
Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts
School of Performing Arts
Credential
Diploma
Program Highlights
The Musical Theatre program is a career preparation course for those students who are serious about pursuing a career in the performing arts.
This intensive program consists of over 35 hours of weekly studio time with opportunities to perform in through most of the six terms. Students will refine performance skills in acting, singing, dancing, screen acting, audition techniques, voice over and learn the business side of the profession. With a Faculty drawn from the professional theatre and screen industries, the combination of this comprehensive training and the opportunity to study with working professionals will increase the chances of success for the graduates of this program.
- Vocal Development - Demonstrate resonance, agility and articulation.
- Vocal Development - Control and demonstrate appropriate range, timbre, pitch, register negotiation and placement.
- Vocal Development - Understand and interpret the vocal requirements particular to the context of the performance.
- Physical Development - Master body and spatial awareness, physical connection, coordination and flexibility.
- Physical Development - Sustain posture and alignment in the context of performance and discipline.
- Physical Development - Retain and execute choreography.
- Physical Development - Meet the physical requirements of various performance styles.
- Artistic Development - Demonstrate musicality, freedom and ease of creative expression in a clear and focused manner.
- Artistic Development - Understand and identify with the content of the text.
- Artistic Development - Integrate the techniques of acting, voice, and movement into a creative process.
- Artistic Development - Focus energy to create and sustain the integrity of a performance.
- Artistic Development - Employ well developed personal skills and an awareness of self in individual and group settings.
Intakes
| Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Fall | Full-Time |
Tuition and Fees Per Year
| Domestic Students | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Tuition | Fees | Total | ||
| Year 1 | $7,794 | $1,134 | $8,928 | ||
| Year 2 | $8,336 | $1,134 | $9,470 | ||
| Year 3 | $8,829 | $1,134 | $9,963 | ||
| Total | $24,959 | $3,402 | $28,361 | ||
Note: Fees are subject to change. Some programs have fees for supplies and equipment that aren’t included in the estimate. To get an idea of what you’ll pay to study at CapU, try out our Tuition & Fees Estimator.
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 97.00
Program Notes
Continuation Requirements:
Advancement to 2nd Year (Term Three): Continuation in this program is through a competitive process and is determined by a department selection committee and is based on:
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 in Terms I and II plus successful completion of all coursework required in Year One of the program profile to qualify for an audition.
- An audition
- Professional Behavior Reports.
Advancement to 3rd Year (Term Five): Continuation in this program is through a competitive process and is determined by a department selection committee and is based on:
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 in Terms III and IV plus successful completion of all coursework required in Year Two of the program profile to qualify for an audition.
- An audition
- Professional Behavior Reports.
Important Dates
Application Dates
May 2, 2017 - Jun 5, 2018
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 9, 2018
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 27, 2018 4:00 PM
Application Dates
May 1, 2018 - Apr 2, 2019
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 8, 2019
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 19, 2019 4:00 PM
Note: Dates are subject to change.
Admission Requirements
BC Secondary School graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent; or Mature Student status
Capilano English Language Requirement for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=560, internet=83, or English Language Assessment (ELA)=145, or International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS)=6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=70, or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=56 or Capilano University EAP 100 and 101 with a minimum B+ grade in each course.
Audition and Interview
For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University 2018-2019 Calendar (pdf).
Instructors
Contact
Have questions about this program?
Student Information Services
604 984 4900 604 984 1798 (fax) Birch Building, room BR230 CapUinfo@capilanou.ca
School of Performing Arts
604 984 4911 theatre@capilanou.ca