Course Descriptions

First year students will participate in physical training that supports performance by enabling them to improve alignment, physical awareness, breath support and embodiment of their work on stage and on camera.

This is a workshop course in the art of the film actor, focusing on text analysis, naturalistic playing and awareness of the actors' own resources. In addition to readings and a written analysis of a book on film auditioning, the student will rehearse and perform monologues and scenes, applying approaches and techniques taught in class.

An introduction to the professional world of the stage and screen actor. Some filmed scenes and monologues are part of this course.

This course is designed to allow further exploration of voice training for the stage and screen. Students will strengthen the range of their voices through training and performance. Skills are evaluated in tests, presentation and performance projects.

This course is an exploration of movement training for the stage and screen. Students will learn basic movement exercises and devise projects that are designed to improve flexibility, coordination and balance. Skills are evaluated in tests, presentations and performance projects.

This course will survey the history of theatre, from its origins in Classical Greece through to the early modern era. Highlighted theatrical developments will be explored in the context of historical, political, social, and/or cultural themes.

This is a practical course focused on continuing the development of students’ skills in the art of acting and collaboration. Students will work with peers, who may include classmates, playwriting students and ASAS 261 students. Course projects will include scene work, dramaturgy, and a final performance project.

In this course, ASAS students will explore projects in front of and behind the camera. Canadian content, ideas for script writing, and filmed projects will be a part of this course.

Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew must register in this course.

Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew must register in this course.

Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew must register in this course.

Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew must register in this course.

Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew must register in this course.

Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew must register in this course.

This course acknowledges the theatre skills which are learned during rehearsals and practical work on productions. Students in the Acting for Stage and Screen program will take part in a bare bones production of a play, which will be performed in the Arbutus Studio at the end of term.

This is an intermediate workshop course for the screen actor. Filmed scene work and monologues will comprise the practical aspect of the course. Students are expected to explore text analysis and provide a written analysis of their methodology at the end of the term. Students will improve their concentration and camera awareness. Script interpretation emphasizes personal technique, and classes simulate the atmosphere of a film or television shoot.

This course is designed to expose intermediate actors to the specific demands of the industry and prepare them for marketing their skills in the competitive world of theatre, film and television acting.

Students will continue to strengthen their voices through intensive training and exercise. An intermediate regimen of training will be introduced and reinforced throughout this term.

Students will continue to strengthen their physical awareness through intensive training and exercise. An intermediate regimen of training will be introduced and reinforced throughout this term.

This is a course designed to expand the musical abilities of the stage and screen actor. Students will learn songs and perform them in Master Class format in order to improve their skills as singer/actors. They will learn the basics of reading music as well as sing in harmony in ensemble numbers.

This is a course designed to expand the movement abilities of the stage and screen actor. Students will perform ensemble choreography in a classroom setting and increase their skills in several styles of dance.

This course will explore a variety of major developments in theatre history, from the early modern era, into the 20th centry. Highlighted theatrical developments will be explored in the context of historical, political, social, and/or cultural themes. This course is a follow-up to ASAS 120.

This is a more advanced course in voice production for the stage and screen actor. Through more intensive training and exercises, students will create a regimen of vocal practice which will give them the skills necessary to perform in both mediums.

This is a more advanced course in movement for the stage and screen actor. Through intensive training and exercise, students will gain strength and physical awareness. A more advanced regimen of movement exercises will be created this term.

This course examines the methods that directors and designers use to interpret script and prepare for stage production. This includes important topics such as play analysis, responsibilities, creative vision, and principles of staging, casting and leadership.

This is a practical course focused on continuing the development of students’ skills in the art of directing, as introduced in ASAS 260, and collaboration. The course will focus on various skills, including text analysis, dramaturgy, and leadership. Course projects will emphasize collaboration and may include small collective creations to final performance projects.

Intermediate ASAS students will take leadership positions in both the cast and crew areas of filmmaking. Students will work on more advanced scripts and projects, and create a reel of their work.

Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the Department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production film or who are assigned to a production crew, and who have three credits in the THTR/ASAS series, must register in this course.

Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the Department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew, and who have three credits in the THTR 190/ASAS 190 series, must register in this course.

Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the Department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production or who are assigned to a production crew, and who have three credits in the THTR 190 or ASAS 190 series, must register in this course.

Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the Department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew, and who have three credits in the THTR 190/ASAS 190 series, must register in this course.

Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the Department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew, and who have three credits in the THTR 190/ASAS 190 series, must register in this course.

Students receive credit for intensive practical work on productions. The nature of the work and the amount of credit will be determined by the Department in consultation with the student. All who are cast in a department production, film or who are assigned to a production crew, and who have three credits in the THTR 190/ASAS 190 series, must register in this course.

This capstone course prepares students for the Graduation Showcase, which is a culmination of their training to date. The final performance will serve as an introduction to professional industry members and will provide students with an opportunity to start their careers.

Taught in conjunction with FILM 321, the conceptual approach is designed to help Acting for Stage and Screen students understand their craft in the context of such categories as genre, body of work, and artistic movements. Special attention will be paid to playwrights and stage directors whose work has impacted contemporary theatre.

This course acknowledges the acting skills which are learned during rehearsals and practical work on productions and in film work. Students in the Acting for Stage and Screen program will take part in fully realized stage productions and/or in film projects produced through the FILM centre.

This course acknowledges the acting skills which are learned during rehearsals and practical work on theatre productions. Students will take part in a fully realized stage production.

The Actor's Kit is a course designed to prepare students for the stage and screen industry. Acting for Stage and Screen students will produce a series of monologues which are performance ready. Credit for this course is based on successful completion of the monologue kit.

This course is an intensive, advanced course in acting techniques. Students will learn how to face the technical, personal and professional challenges of developing a successful career in the competitive world of acting in film and television.

This course will enable the advanced ASAS student to gain an understanding of pitching, creating, directing shooting, and producing a film project of their own.

Students will learn the business of being an actor, from resume building and pitching a script, to union involvement and contracts.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will improve upon and demonstrate their mastery of the performance aspect of either a film shoot or play production through intensive, practical experience.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will improve upon and demonstrate their mastery of the performance aspect of either a film shoot or play production through intensive, practical experience.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will improve upon and demonstrate their mastery of the performance aspect of either a film shoot or play production through intensive, practical experience.