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Drama (Production)

University of Alberta

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Deadlines

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  • Applications open for admission, awards and residence

    2027 entry

    Admission, entrance awards and residence applications open on the same date.

    Official deadline
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No central deadline published by ApplyAlbertaApplyAlberta, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year
  • No central deadline published by ApplyAlberta
  • ApplyAlberta handles applications, but each institution publishes its own deadlines and fees
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ApplyAlberta publishes NO deadline dates at all on its public pages. Its How to Apply page describes the process only: verbatim, "Now you will 'Start a New Application' at the institution of your choice. You will be directed to the institution's application portal where you will apply and pay any application fees", and "All application fees are paid directly to the institution you are applying to. Each institution has its own unique application fees". Deadlines must be read from each of Alberta's 26 publicly-funded institutions.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • English Language Arts 30-150% min.
  • Present four other eligible Grade 12 subjects, with no more than one approved Fine Arts subject. Each of the five courses must be at least 50% and the average must be at least 70%.
  • Complete an interview and submit a letter of intent, theatre résumé and three recommendations.
University of Alberta BFA Drama Production route selection and requirements
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    University of Alberta BFA Drama Production route selection and requirementsUniversity of Alberta BFA Drama Production route selection and requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through ApplyAlberta
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Non-refundable undergraduate application fee
    • $150 for new applicants and $100 for current or former University of Alberta students. Some programs have a separate fee.
    University of Alberta admission requirements and feesUniversity of Alberta admission requirements and fees
  4. Step 4Final official school and postsecondary transcripts
    • Alberta records can transfer through ApplyAlberta with consent. Ontario high school applicants arrange direct submission from their school. Transfer applicants submit all required postsecondary records; university records already held by Alberta need not be resubmitted. Final official documents must come from the issuer or ministry.
    Alberta transcripts and documents by applicant groupAlberta transcripts and documents by applicant group
  5. Step 5Official AP or IB results, if you took those courses
    • Applicants with Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate coursework must request an official electronic result transcript in addition to their school or postsecondary records.
    Alberta AP and IB transcript rulesAlberta AP and IB transcript rules
  6. Step 6Choose BFA in Drama (Production) in the university application, then select Design, Stage Management or Technical Production.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    University of Alberta BFA Drama Production route selection and requirementsUniversity of Alberta BFA Drama Production route selection and requirements
  7. Step 7Upload your required materials through Launchpad. Design applicants also upload a digital portfolio.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    University of Alberta BFA Drama Production route selection and requirementsUniversity of Alberta BFA Drama Production route selection and requirements

All applicants complete an interview and submit additional materials. The Design route also requires a portfolio.

University of Alberta BFA Drama Production route selection and requirements
Applicant pathways
Design route

BFA Drama Production applicants choosing Design.

  • Submit a digital portfolio in addition to the common interview and materials.
University of Alberta BFA Drama Production route selection and requirements

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • The published first year is 33 units for each Production route.
ReferencesUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Bachelor of Fine Arts in DramaUniversity of Alberta BFA Drama Production degree and routesUniversity of Alberta Arts 2027–28 viewbookUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Specialization in Production - Design Route [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Specialization in Production - Stage Management Route [Arts]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Specialization in Production - Technical Production Route [Arts]

Program facts

Academic minimum70% minimum
University of Alberta BFA Drama Production route selection and requirements

Majors & specializations

Choose one of these three routes under BFA in Drama (Production) when applying.

Design

BFA

Study design for live theatre and production.

Published requirements

Courses

BFA Production Year 1, separated into Design, Stage Management and Technical Production.

Design

Design

Year 1 core8 listed

Add the calendar’s route-specific theatre history and English or writing requirements.

University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Specialization in Production - Design Route [Arts]
Stage Management

Stage Management

Year 1 core8 listed

Add the calendar’s route-specific theatre history and English or writing requirements.

University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Specialization in Production - Stage Management Route [Arts]
Technical Production

Technical Production

Year 1 core9 listed

Add the calendar’s route-specific theatre history and English or writing requirements.

  • DRAMA 290Production Lab I
  • DRAMA 291Introduction to Lighting, Electrics, and Sound

    Study the fundamentals of theatre lighting and sound.

    UAlberta Catalogue · DRAMA 291
  • DRAMA 295Production Techniques: Set Construction
  • DRAMA 296Introduction to Theatre Stage Management
  • T DES 170Stagecraft

    Learn stage production techniques and safe working practices.

    UAlberta Catalogue · T DES 170
  • T DES 172Technical Drawing for Theatre Design

    Practise technical drafting and perspective drawing for the stage.

    UAlberta Catalogue · T DES 172
  • T DES 173Studio Techniques for Theatre Design

    Learn studio techniques used in theatre design through study and practice.

    UAlberta Catalogue · T DES 173
  • T DES 273Production Techniques: Scene Painting

    Study techniques for creating textures and painting theatre scenery.

    UAlberta Catalogue · T DES 273
  • T DES 473Production Techniques: Costume

    Study the theory and techniques of stage costuming.

    UAlberta Catalogue · T DES 473
University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Specialization in Production - Technical Production Route [Arts]

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Costs

Drama (Production) · Tuition by applicant category

Published tuition

2026–27 domestic · Fall 2027 international entry · Domestic per registered course · International per year · CAD

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Domestic tuition depends on course registration. The international amount is the published Fall 2027 cohort rate.

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