Musical Theatre Diploma Program
The Musical Theatre diploma program provides three years of comprehensive training in acting, dancing, singing, theatre history and criticism, technical theatre, acting for television and film, and the practical application of those skills in performance situations. The goal of this program is to provide each student with the skills necessary to begin a professional career in acting and musical theatre. Students will be expected to audition for all the department productions, as well as perform in their own studio productions every term. Upon graduation, students will have successfully participated in all of the required courses and performances, produced their own shows, and studied with theatre professionals who assess their progress.
The Musical Theatre program provides a thorough grounding in the skills required to sing, act and dance in a variety of styles with a focus on performance in musical theatre.
Please consult the online B.C. Transfer Guide at www.bctransferguide.ca for the most recent information. Students may have to audition for placement in other programs, and should consult with the specific institution regarding these requirements.
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Contact the School of Visual and Performing Arts (604.984.4911) before the end of March for an information package which describes the application process. Late applicants will be considered if space permits.
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Make an appointment through the School of Visual and Performing Arts in March for auditions, which are held in late April/early May. Auditions requirements will be included in your information package.
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Students are required to take an English Diagnostic Test before registering in any Theatre programs.
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Students interested in early auditions in January for the following September intake should obtain a letter from a drama teacher or a theatre professional. Applications for early auditions are accepted in the School of Visual and Performing Arts until early December.
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Diploma students should pre-register once they successfully complete the audition process.
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BC Secondary School Graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent OR Mature Student status.
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English Language Requirement, TOEFL/ELA/IELTS/CAEL/PTE for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=560, computer=220, internet=83, or English Language Assessment (ELA)=145, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)=6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=70, or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=56 or Capilano University ESLF 080 with a minimum B+ grade.
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Audition and Interview
Apply for Admission/Readmission online or by downloading and completing an application form. Completed applications must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee, official transcripts and other pertinent documents, and should be submitted to:
Registrar's Office Capilano University, Birch building, room 230 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3H5 Phone: 604.984.4900 Fax: 604.984.1798
Please see the Fees and Fee Payment section of the Capilano website. Financial aid is available to eligible students for eligible programs. For more information, please see Financial Aid and Awards.
| Intakes: | Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Fall | Full-Time |
| First Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 17.50 | ||
| Required: | 17.50 | ||
| ACTR 100 | Acting I | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 100 | Academic Writing Strategies | 3.00 | |
| MUS 124 | Musicianship Fundamentals I | 2.00 | |
| MUTH 116 | Musical Theatre I | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 170 | Dance for Musical Theatre I | 3.00 | |
| PMTI 100 | Private Musical Theatre Instruction - Voice I | 0.50 | |
| THTR 160 | Technical Theatre Fundamentals | 3.00 | |
| Second Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 14.50 | ||
| Required: | 14.50 | ||
| ACTR 101 | Acting II | 3.00 | |
| MUS 125 | Musicianship Fundamentals II | 2.00 | |
| MUTH 117 | Musical Theatre II | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 127 | Elements of Theatre for Musical Theatre | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 171 | Dance for Musical Theatre II | 3.00 | |
| PMTI 101 | Private Musical Theatre Instruction - Voice II | 0.50 | |
| Third Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 16.00 | ||
| Required: | 16.00 | ||
| ACTR 200 | Acting III | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 208 | Performance Project I | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 210 | Acting for Film and Television I | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 216 | Musical Theatre III | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 270 | Dance for Musical Theatre III | 3.00 | |
| PMTI 200 | Private Musical Theatre Instruction - Voice III | 1.00 | |
| Fourth Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 16.00 | ||
| Required: | 16.00 | ||
| ACTR 201 | Acting IV | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 209 | Performance Project II | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 211 | Acting for Film and Television II | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 217 | Musical Theatre IV | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 271 | Dance for Musical Theatre IV | 3.00 | |
| PMTI 201 | Private Musical Theatre Instruction - Voice IV | 1.00 | |
| Fifth Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 15.50 | ||
| Required: | 15.50 | ||
| ACTR 300 | Master Classes - Acting V | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 308 | Performance Project III | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 316 | Musical Theatre V | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 318 | Ensemble Voice for Musical Theatre I | 2.00 | |
| MUTH 370 | Dance for Musical Theatre V | 3.00 | |
| PMTI 300 | Private Musical Theatre Instruction - Voice V | 1.50 | |
| Sixth Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 17.50 | ||
| Total Program Credits | 97.00 | ||
| Required: | 17.50 | ||
| ACTR 301 | Master Classes - Acting VI | 3.00 | |
| ACTR 302 | Graduation Showcase | 2.00 | |
| MUTH 309 | Performance Project IV | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 317 | Musical Theatre VI | 3.00 | |
| MUTH 319 | Ensemble Voice for Musical Theatre II | 2.00 | |
| MUTH 371 | Dance for Musical Theatre VI | 3.00 | |
| PMTI 301 | Private Musical Theatre Instruction - Voice VI | 1.50 | |