MASTER OF FINE ARTS THEATRE DIRECTING

• A bachelor’s degree with a specialization or a major, or the equivalent, in Theatre with a minimum average of 75% (B+) in the last two years and a 70 % (B) average overall; • A solid background in the literature, theory and history of the theatre; • A working knowledge of how theatre is done, including an understanding of the basic techniques of acting, production and theatre administration; • Experience and a demonstrable skill and talent for theatre directing; • Some successful pursuit of theatre work beyond the university setting; • Proficiency in one of the two official languages and at least a passive knowledge of the other; a passive knowledge implies the ability to follow courses in both official languages, and to appreciate the English and French theatrical traditions, culture and practice.

The programs are governed by the academic regulations (http:// www.grad.uottawa.ca/Default.aspx?tabid=1807) in effect for graduate studies.

Admission Requirements
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Admission to the graduate program in Theatre is governed by the "General Regulations" in effect for graduate studies.
All applicants must be able to understand speak and write proficiently either English or French. Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must provide proof of proficiency in one or the other. The list of acceptable proofs is indicated in the "Admission" section of the General Regulations in effect for graduate studies.
Admission requirements for the MFA program: • A bachelor's degree with a specialization or a major, or the equivalent, in Theatre with a minimum average of 75% (B+) in the last two years and a 70 % (B) average overall; • A solid background in the literature, theory and history of the theatre; • A working knowledge of how theatre is done, including an understanding of the basic techniques of acting, production and theatre administration; • Experience and a demonstrable skill and talent for theatre directing; • Some successful pursuit of theatre work beyond the university setting; • Proficiency in one of the two official languages and at least a passive knowledge of the other; a passive knowledge implies the ability to follow courses in both official languages, and to appreciate the English and French theatrical traditions, culture and practice.

Program Requirements
The program combines two compulsory courses, production courses, directing seminars, and a practicum where students observe a senior director mount a production in a professional theatre. Students must undergo a diagnostic examination upon entry into the program.
A total of 39 units are required as follows: Students enroll for the fifth term in the second year in order to complete their post-production analysis (THE 6001), and the directing practicum (THE 6901).

Minimum Standards
The passing grade in all courses is C+. Students who fail two courses (equivalent to 6 units) must withdraw from the program.

Duration of the Program
The requirements of the program must be fulfilled within two years (five terms of full-time enrollment). With cutting-edge research, our graduate students, researchers and educators strongly influence national and international priorities.

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THE 5110 Research Methods in Theatre and Performance Studies (3 units)
Advanced academic research and writing skills commonly used in theatre studies -archival research, collection of pertinent data, forms of empirical research, conceptual research, etc. Practical exercises leading to the students' successful writing of academic papers, conference presentations, and an MA thesis paper.

THE 5120 Selected Topics in Theatre Studies (3 units)
Study of a selected topic in theatre history, theory or practice. Course Component: Seminar

THE 5130 Dramaturgy (3 units)
The dramatic text as a point of departure for a theatrical performance. The art of dramaturgy considered as the analysis of the poetics of dramatic text as well as the study of its structural specificities and norms. Major elements of, and theories related to, new play development, both in a historical perspective as well as a conceptual one. Acquisition of the skills necessary for pursuing a career as a Dramaturge or a Literary Adviser in a professional theatre.

THE 5901 Production I / Production I (3 crédits / 3 units)
Encadré par un professeur ou un metteur en scène professionnel, chaque étudiant effectue une série d'exercices sur la mise en scène et travaille des scènes posant un problème spécifique de mise en scène afin de développer ses habiletés pratiques ainsi que ses capacités d'analyse. Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant). / Students, under the supervision of faculty members, or a professional director, undertake a series of directing exercises and problem scenes designed to develop specific practical and analytical skills. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory).

THE 5902 Production II / Production II (3 crédits / 3 units)
Encadré par un professeur ou un metteur en scène professionnel, chaque étudiant étudie et dirige une pièce en un acte ou une longue scène tirée d'une pièce. Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant). / Students research and direct a one-act play or an extended scene from a full-length play under the guidance of a professor or professional director. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory).

THE 5903 Production III / Production III (3 crédits / 3 units)
Encadré par un professeur ou un metteur en scène professionnel, chaque étudiant étudie et dirige une pièce en un acte ou une longue scène tirée d'une pièce. Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant). / Students research and direct a one-act play or an act from a full-length play with the guidance of a professor or professional director. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory).

THE 5931 Séminaire de graduation I / Graduate Seminar I (3 crédits / 3 units)
Séminaire portant sur un aspect spécifique du processus de mise en scène et permettant des échanges fructueux relatifs aux problèmes qui se présentent aux étudiants dans le cadre de leur production. Les problèmes à traiter seront choisis parmi les suivants et varieront d'une session à l'autre : les traditions françaises et anglaises de la mise en scène; du texte à la scène; les collaborations au théâtre; les méthodologies de la mise en scène; le théâtre et les conventions; le théâtre et les autres arts; le théâtre et ses publics. La description du séminaire est disponible plusieurs mois à l'avance au Département. / Seminar focussing on a selected aspect of the directorial process and providing a forum for the discussion of problems and issues encountered in production work. Topics will vary from session to session and will be chosen from among the following: the French and English traditions of directing; from text to stage; theatrical collaboration; approaches to directing; theatrical conventions; theatre and the other arts; and the theatre and its audiences. A description of the specific seminar topic is available several months in advance from the Department.

THE 5932 Séminaire de graduation II / Graduate Seminar II (3 crédits / 3 units)
Séminaire portant sur un aspect spécifique du processus de mise en scène et permettant des échanges fructueux relatifs aux problèmes qui se présentent aux étudiants dans le cadre de leur production. Pour la liste des problèmes à traiter, veuillez vous référer à THE 5931 Séminaire I. / Seminar focussing on a selected aspect of the directorial process and providing a forum for the discussion of problems and issues encountered in production work. For a list of topics, please refer to THE 5931 Graduate Directing Seminar I.

THE 5933 Séminaire de graduation III / Graduate Seminar III (3 crédits / 3 units)
Séminaire portant sur un aspect spécifique du processus de mise en scène et permettant des échanges fructueux relatifs aux problèmes qui se présentent aux étudiants dans le cadre de leur production. Pour la liste des problèmes à traiter, veuillez vous référer à THE 5931 Séminaire I. / Seminar focussing on a selected aspect of the directorial process and providing a forum for the discussion of problems and issues encountered in production work. For a list of topics, please refer to THE 5931 Graduate Directing Seminar I.

THE 5934 Séminaire de graduation IV / Graduate Seminar IV (3 crédits / 3 units)
Séminaire portant sur un aspect spécifique du processus de mise en scène et permettant des échanges fructueux relatifs aux problèmes qui se présentent aux étudiants dans le cadre de leur production. Pour la liste des problèmes à traiter, veuillez vous référer à THE 5931 Séminaire I. / Seminar focussing on a selected aspect of the directorial process and providing a forum for the discussion of problems and issues encountered in production work. For a list of topics, please refer to THE 5931 Graduate Directing Seminar I.

THE 5952 Analyse formelle de la préproduction / Formal Pre-Production Analysis (3 crédits / 3 units)
Les étudiants doivent préparer une analyse détaillée de la pièce retenue pour leur production finale comprenant une analyse historique et dramatique, une étude de la place qu'elle tient dans l'oeuvre de l'auteur, une proposition détaillée de la mise en scène, en plus d'une bibliographie critique des travaux qui se rapportent à la pièce et à la production. / Students prepare a substantial analysis of the play chosen for their final production, including a historical and dramatic analysis, a study of the play's place within the author's oeuvre, a production history and a detailed production concept, as well as a critical bibliography of works pertaining to the play and to the production. THE 60011 Production finale (Partie 1 de 2) / Final Product (Part 1 of 2) L'étudiant dirige une pièce. Après la production finale, l'étudiant présente une analyse de la préparation, des répétitions, de la représentation et de la réception de son spectacle. Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant). (Partie 1 de 2) / Students direct a full-length play. After the production they will submit a post-production analysis of the preparation, rehearsal, performance and reception of the play. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory). (Part 1 of 2) Volet / Course Component: Recherche / Research Permission du Département est requise. / Permission of the Department is required.