Drama (Design)

University of Saskatchewan

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70% minimum
Academic minimum
The university publishes a 70% academic minimum, not an entering-average range.
USask 2027–28 BFA Drama Design admissions

Deadlines

See the published deadlines below.

Other deadline details

June 30High school course completion for fall-term entryRecurring annual · Every year

June 30
Verbatim: "To begin studies in the fall term, all courses must have been completed by June 30."
USask does not publish a central dated deadline table, application and document deadlines are shown per program via a requirements lookup

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April 30University-level course completion for fall-term entry to direct-entry programsRecurring annual · Every year

April 30
Verbatim: "To begin studies in direct-entry programs in the fall term, university-level courses must be completed by April 30."

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By the deadline given in your offer letterInternational tuition deposit on accepting an offerRecurring annual · Every year

By the deadline given in your offer letter
Verbatim: "most international students are required to pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $1,000 CAD when accepting their offer of admission."
Applies to Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Education, Engineering, Kinesiology, Nursing and Edwards School of Business
other programs may also require one

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Drama 30 or equivalentDrama or equivalent experience
Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30One approved math course

Grade 12 standing or equivalent and a minimum 70% across five subjects.
English-language proficiency.
The university may admit applicants with a math deficiency.
Examples of Drama 30 equivalents include technical or design work in school or community theatre or professional theatre workshops.

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through USask admissions
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3School and postsecondary academic records
- Check your application's supplemental-item list. Saskatchewan students share ministry transcripts directly through MyCreds. Other school applicants upload current marks, then arrange final official records from the issuer. Postsecondary applicants upload recent records and arrange final official transcripts directly or through MyCreds; professional programs have separate instructions.
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Step 4Official AP or IB results, if applicable
- IB applicants upload predicted results, then request official final results from the IB organization. After AP exams, arrange direct submission from the College Board.
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Step 5English proficiency evidence, when requested
- If a standardized test is required, arrange for results to come directly from the testing centre.
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Step 6Most programs: minimum $120 application fee
- The non-refundable fee is in CAD. Check your program page for its exact fee.
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Step 7Contact the School for the Arts for the current BFA application and selection schedule.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 8Submit a letter of intent and a résumé listing relevant visual experience.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 9Present a portfolio at your interview with the selection committee.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Academic average, an application package and a portfolio reviewed in an interview.

Applicant pathways

Ontario

Ontario high-school applicants

The Drama admissions selector lists Mathematics of Data Management 4U or Advanced Functions 4U.
Confirm your Drama 30 equivalency with the School for the Arts.
Check the published five-subject Ontario average calculation.

Post-secondary entry

Applicants with 18 or more transferable credit units

At least 70% across all transferable attempts.
The same math, Drama 30 or equivalent, English proficiency and selection requirements apply.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Complete 120 credit units, including at least 66 at the 200 level or higher.
Maintain a 70% cumulative weighted average overall and 70% across Drama courses.

References

Required courses and electives

Complete the English writing, quantitative reasoning, breadth, fine arts and Drama requirements.

References

Program facts

Academic minimum

Courses

2026–27 recommended sequence for Drama Design. Elective and breadth choices are listed in the degree calendar.

Year 15 listed

Also includes another 100-level English course, 6 credit units of the listed Art or Art History choices, and 6 credit units toward F1 and F2.

DRAM 110Technical Theatre I Scenic Construction3 credits
USask DRAM 110.3
DRAM 111Practicum I Indigenous Performance Methods3 credits
USask DRAM 111.3
DRAM 113Technical Theatre II Stage Properties3 credits
USask DRAM 113.3
DRAM 118Acting 13 credits
USask DRAM 118.3
ENG 112Literature and Composition Reading Drama3 credits
USask ENG 112.3

Year 26 listed

Also includes Art or Art History choices, additional approved electives and any scheduled F1 or F2 credits.

DRAM 119Acting II3 credits
USask DRAM 119.3
DRAM 203History of Theatre from 600 BCE to 1850 CE3 credits
USask DRAM 203.3
DRAM 210Technical Theatre III Costume Construction3 credits
USask DRAM 210.3
DRAM 213Technical Theatre IV Stage Management3 credits
USask DRAM 213.3
DRAM 220Theatre Design I Introduction3 credits
USask DRAM 220.3
DRAM 221Theatre Design II Introduction3 credits
USask DRAM 221.3

Year 35 listed

Also includes approved electives and credit toward F1, F2 or F5.

DRAM 204History of Theatre from 1850 to Present3 credits
USask DRAM 204.3
DRAM 218Acting III3 credits
USask DRAM 218.3
DRAM 309Theories of Acting and Directing3 credits
USask DRAM 309.3
DRAM 320Theatre Design III Intermediate3 credits
USask DRAM 320.3
DRAM 321Theatre Design IV Intermediate3 credits
USask DRAM 321.3

Year 42 listed

Also includes 6 credit units of Fine Arts and 18 credit units toward F1, F2 or F5.

DRAM 420Theatre Design V Advanced3 credits
USask DRAM 420.3
DRAM 421Theatre Design VI Advanced3 credits
USask DRAM 421.3

Study routes

Students pursuing the later BFA route should contact Drama by the end of Year 1. The internal honours route requires 60 credit units completed or in progress and 70% overall and in the major.