Diploma in Theatre Arts

Theatre at Rocky is an intense 2-year conservatory–style theatre program. Students are fully immersed in the world of theatre with a focus on two practicalities: craft and career.  The intensity of the training develops in artists the rigor to create good stories and the personal fortitude necessary to sustain a life in the arts.  From acting, to stage combat, to playwriting, to dance, we want to create artists of excellence with a foundation of faith. 



APPLICATION PROCESSES
The application process to enroll in the theatre program requires an application to be submitted along with two confidential personal reference forms and one theatrical reference form.  In addition, you will need to submit official high school transcript and any post-secondary transcript as well.

PROFILE OF A GRADUATING STUDENT
A graduating student will:

  • understand and apply basic principles and skills of life-long personal spiritual formation and growth
  • have a grounded understanding of theatre by developing skills in critical analysis and the evolution of theatre from an historical perspective
  • develop career-sustaining skills in acting, movement, Alexander, singing and stage combat through an intensive training experience
  • gain practical experience through public performance
  • have the necessary business knowledge and practical tools to build and sustain a career on the stage, in film and/or television


CAREER PATH OPTIONS
This program is designed to prepare a student for a professional acting career in theatre, television or film as well as serving in a drama ministry in a church or para–church agency.

FUTURE EDUCATION POSSIBILITIES
With this diploma, you will be eligible to:

  • Complete a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Development, with a major in Theatre Arts at RMC. 
  • Audition for the mentorship program at Rosebud School of the Arts

FIRST YEAR Year:

Acting I
An exploration of different acting techniques and introductory work in the Stanislavsky-based methods of acting, focusing on Lee Strasberg's Sense memor exerecised and basic scene work.

Alexander Technique I
Instruction focuses on correcting posture and freeing the body for stage presence.

Collective Creation
Actors explore a variety of theatrical roles through primarily non-text based forms of stimulating theatre creation, with a focus in the first semetser on generating material and learning to critique and respond to work.

Discipleship
Through a combination of class discussion (LDR100), lecture and individual study, small group interaction and participation in EDGE experiences, students will gain perspective and understanding of their ministry prospects, aptitudes, and interests, as well as enhance their personal spiritual development.  Practical ministry formation opportunities provide an environment in which to discern God's leading.  Participation in chapel will be required.

Film Studies
A general survey of the evolution of film from its origins to modern day.

Movement I
Discovery of full range of body movement while freeing up physical inhibitions.  Preparing the body for use as a dramatic instrument.

Professional Studies
Career sustaining skills in the area of audition and a professional career in the world of theatre and film.

Script Analysis
Through written critique, lecture and discussion, the students are expected to become proficient in identifying the absic elemenst of story and dramatic structure.

Technical Theatre
A hands-on journey through the world of technical theatre where students learn about light, sound and set design as well as costumes and props by practically working as technicians for the program productions.

Theatre History
A general survey of the evolution of theatre from Greek to Canadian while delving into analayatical thought and play investigation.

Vocal Production 

Voice & Speech I

 

SECOND YEAR:

Acting II
An exploration of different acting techniques and introductory work in the Stanislavsky-based methods of acting, focusing on Lee Strasberg's Sense Memory exercises and basic scene work.

Acting for Film
An introduction to the basics of film and television acting.

Alexander Technique II
Instruction focuses on correcting posture and freeing the body for stage presence.

Collective Creation
Actors explore a variety of theatrical roles through primarily non-text based forms of stimulating theatre creation.

Discipleship
Through a combination of class discussion (LDR101) and lecture, individual study, small group interation and participation in EDGE experiences, students will gain perspective and understanding of their ministry prospects, aptitudes and interests, as well as enhance their personal spiritual development.

Movement II
Discovery of full range of body movement while freeing up physical inhibitions.  Preparing the body for use as a dramatic instrument.

Movement Lab
An off-site course in styles of dance that further the actor's instrument; including jazz, musical theatre, African, and ballroom.

Playwriting
The basics of storytelling, structure, creating characters, dialogue and finding your unique writers voice.

Professional Studies
A series of different laboratory classes investigating a variety of topics relevant to the business and craft of theatre.  Leadership skills and preparation for entry into the theatre business will be highlighted.

Shakespeare
Performance-focused exploration of heightened text.

Stage and Combat
This course will cover the Basic Level of armed and unarmed combat from the syllabus of the Fight Directors of Canada, featuring a wide vareity of useful techniques and the ability to properly and safely act your way through violence on stage.

Vocal Production II
Study of singing technique specific to actors.  Includes relaxation, prepartion and introduction to song preparation.

Voice & Speech II
Concentration on voice and heightened text.