Memorial University of Newfoundland is a public university located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields such as business, education, engineering, sciences, and humanities. The university is known for its research excellence, particularly in areas such as ocean sciences, environmental sustainability, and indigenous studies. It also has a strong focus on community engagement and offers a range of programs and services to support its students and the local community.

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Complete course descriptions can be found in the Grenfell Campus section of the Calendar. The University Calendar is the authority for all course information. Fall Semester Subject Description Prerequisites/ Notes Theatre 1000 - Introduction to Theatre History I A historical survey of the art of the theatre. The history of theatre will be studied in terms of the evolution of performance and of the physical theatre from their origins in a variety of social rituals and contexts through to their present plurality of forms. At the same time, the nature and function of the various components of theatrical performance (acting, directing, design, etc.) will be analyzed in terms of period philosophical, social, cultural, political and religious contexts. These courses are open to non-theatre students. No prerequisite is required Theatre 1010 - Introduction to Acting An appreciation of the fundamentals of the craft of acting. Basic exercises in voice, movement, relaxation and concentration, improvisation and script analysis will introduce the student to the imaginative and physical skills required by an actor. This is a basic course for all theatre students regardless of their specific areas of interest. No prerequisite is required Theatre 1020 - Introduction to Technical Theatre Production An appreciation of the basic vocabulary and techniques of the various technical and organizational structures and practices of staging plays. Areas of concentration will include scenic and costume construction, basics in lighting, painting, props, sound and stage management. This is a basic course for all theatre students regardless of their specific areas of interest. No prerequisite is required Theatre 2010 - Acting II A second level course for Acting Majors. Emphasis on speech, text analysis and scene study. Various techniques and texts will be employed to root the student in the fundamental process of acting. A beginning approach to understanding the body as an instrument and the techniques required to use the instrument. Prerequisite: Theatre 1001, 1110 Note: 6 hours of studio per week Theatre 2020 - Technical Theatre Production II A second level course for the Technical Theatre Production Major. Emphasis on the fundamentals of drafting, stage management, model-making, props building, and painting. Prerequisite: Theatre 1001, 1120 Note: 6 hours of studio per week Theatre 2080 - Production Acting Either a semester's worth of work in one of the major productions, in a supporting capacity (i.e. a supporting role) or a significant role in a studio production. Prerequisite: Theatre 1110 Note: 4 credit hours 12 hours of studio per week Theatre 2090 - Production -Technical Theatre Either a semester's worth of work in a major production in a supporting capacity (i.e. assistant stage manager, wardrobe assistant, etc.) or in a studio production in a major capacity. Prerequisite: Theatre 1120 Note: 4 credit hours 12 hours of studio per week Theatre 3010 - Acting III An intermediate level course for the Acting Major. Continued emphasis on speech, voice production, text analysis, etc. Intermediate level scene study on material including non-realistic plays. Prerequisite: Theatre 2010, 2011, 2080,2081 Note: 6 hours of studio per week Theatre 3020 - Technical Theatre Production III An intermediate course for Technical Theatre Production Majors. Continued emphasis on carpentry, painting, lighting, sound, wardrobe, stage management, etc. Prerequisite: Theatre 2020, 2021, 2090, 2091 Note: 6 hours of studio per week Theatre 3060 - (Technical Theatre Production) Master Class I A semester's worth of work for Technical Theatre Production students with a guest artist in a particular area of specialization. Prerequisite: Theatre 2020, 2021 Note: 6 hours of studio per week Theatre 3070 - Master Class I (Acting) A semester's worth of work for acting students with a guest artist in a particular area of specialization. Prerequisite: Theatre 2010, 2011, 2080 Note: 6 hours of studio per week Theatre 3080 - Production-Acting Work on a major production in a significant capacity (i.e. a principal role). Prerequisite: Theatre 2010, 2011, 2080, 2081 Note: 4 credit hours 16 hours of studio per week Theatre 3090 - Production - Technical Theatre Work on a major production in a significant capacity (i.e. stage manager, crew chief, head of props, etc.). Prerequisite: Theatre 2020, 2021, 2090, 2091 Note: 4 credit hours 16 hours of studio per week Theatre 4010 - Acting IV An advanced course for acting majors. Concentration on advanced scene study on texts illustrating period styles or genres of plays. Prerequisite: Theatre 3010 and 3011, 3080 and 3081 Note: 6 hours of studio per week. Theatre 4020 - Technical Theatre Production IV Advanced course for Technical Theatre Production Majors with individual concentration on specific technical skills. Prerequisite: Theatre 3020 and 3021, 3090 and 3091 Note: 6 hours of studio per week. Theatre 4030 - Theory of Directing and Design An examination and analysis of the nature and practice of directing and design from a theoretical and aesthetical perspective. A lecture/seminar course involving script analysis to examine the interpretive and imagistic processes of directors and designers. Prerequisite: Theatre 3010 and 3011, Theatre 3020 and 3021, Visual Arts 2700/2701 and 15 credit hours in Dramatic Literature courses Theatre 4040 - Directed Studies Student projects in playmaking, performance, directing, design or technical presentations supervised by faculty. In consultation with the faculty, the student will submit a proposal for a project on which he/she wishes to work. These projects will be presented in public. Prerequisite: Theatre 3010 and 3011, Theatre 3020 and 3021 Note: 6 hours of studio per week. Theatre 4060 - (Technical Theatre Production) Master Class III Advanced work with a guest artist in a particular area of specialization. Prerequisite: Theatre 3060 and 3061 Note: 6 hours of studio per week. Theatre 4070 - Master Class III (Acting) Advanced work with a guest artist in a particular area of specialization. Prerequisite: Theatre 3070 and 3071 Note: 6 hours of studio per week. Theatre 4080 - Production-Acting. Work on a major production in a significant and leading capacity Prerequisite: Theatre 3010 and 3011, Theatre 3080 and 3081 Note: 4 credit hours 20 hours of studio per week Theatre 4090 - Production -Technical Theatre. Work on a major production in a significant and leading capacity Prerequisite: Theatre 3020 and 3021, Theatre 3090 and 3091 Note: 4 credit hours 20 hours of studio per week. Winter Semester Show less

Memorial University of Newfoundland is a public university located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It was founded in 1925 as a memorial to the Newfoundlanders who lost their lives during World War I and has since grown to become the largest university in Atlantic Canada. The university has a diverse range of academic programs, with over 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across its faculties of Arts, Science, Business Administration, Education and Engineering and Applied Science. Some of the notable programs include Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering, Marine Biology, and Folklore. Memorial University of Newfoundland is committed to research excellence, with a strong focus on the unique opportunities and challenges of Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the broader world. It is home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Marine Institute and the Labrador Institute. The university is also known for its strong commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. The campus is located in St. John's, a vibrant city with a rich history and culture, providing students with access to a range of outdoor activities and cultural experiences. It features a range of modern facilities, including lecture theaters, laboratories, libraries, and accommodation options. The university also has a strong focus on student support, offering a range of services to help students achieve their academic and personal goals.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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