Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Program in Theatre Practice with Specialization in Directing

The Department of Theatre offers a Master's program in Theatre Practice (M.P.T.) with a specialization in Directing. This program focuses on the practice of directing for contemporary theatre, allowing students to develop their knowledge and skills in the art of directing.

Program Overview

The Master's program in Theatre Practice is a two-year, full-time program that can be taken in either English or French. The program is designed to provide students with a unique opportunity to study Anglophone and Francophone theatre practices in a bilingual and bicultural environment. The goal of the program is to train students for a career as a professional theatre director.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must have a Bachelor's degree in Theatre or an equivalent degree with a minimum average of 75% (B+) in the last two years of study and an overall average of at least 70% (B). Students must also demonstrate a good understanding of dramatic literature, theatre history, and theory, as well as sufficient knowledge of theatre production and administration. Additionally, students must have experience and talent in theatre directing, as well as practical experience in the theatre industry outside of an academic setting. Proficiency in one of the two official languages and a passive understanding of the other language are also required.

Program Requirements

The program consists of 39 credits, including two required courses, production courses, seminars, and a practicum. The required courses are:

• THE 5530: Dramaturgy (3 credits)
• THE 5540: Analysis of Performance (3 credits) The production courses include:
• THE 5901: Production I (3 credits)
• THE 5902: Production II (3 credits)
• THE 5903: Production III (3 credits)
• THE 5952: Formal Pre-Production Analysis (3 credits)
• THE 6001: Final Production (6 credits) The seminars include:
• THE 5931: Graduate Seminar I (3 credits)
• THE 5932: Graduate Seminar II (3 credits)
• THE 5933: Graduate Seminar III (3 credits)
• THE 5934: Graduate Seminar IV (3 credits) The practicum is:
• THE 6901: Directing Practicum (3 credits)

Minimum Requirements

The passing grade for all courses is C+. Students who fail two courses (equivalent to 6 credits) must withdraw from the program.

Program Duration

The program is designed to be completed in two years (five full-time terms).

Research at the University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa is one of the top 10 research universities in Canada, with a strong focus on excellence, relevance, and impact. The university's research community is developed around four strategic axes:

• Creating a sustainable environment
• Promoting just societies
• Shaping the digital world
• Fostering health and well-being throughout life

Research at the Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is proud of the cutting-edge research conducted by its professors. To better showcase this research to the university community and the general public, the faculty has created three types of research valorization activities: the Dean's Lecture Series, Treasures from the Library, and Encounters with Excellence.

Research Facilities, Centers, and Institutes at the Faculty of Arts

The faculty is home to several research centers and institutes, including:

• The Centre for Research in Canadian Francophone Culture
• The Institute for Indigenous Research and Studies
• The Institute for Science, Society, and Policy
• The Institute of Official Languages and Bilingualism (ILOB)
• The Morisset Library

Course Descriptions

The program offers a range of courses, including:

• THE 5110: Research Methods in Theatre and Performance Studies (3 units)
• THE 5120: Selected Topics in Theatre Studies (3 units)
• THE 5130: Dramaturgy (3 units)
• THE 5140: Theory of Performance (3 units)
• THE 5510: M彋hodes de recherche en 彋udes th殪trales (3 credits)
• THE 5520: Th鋗es choisis en 彋udes th殪trales (3 credits)
• THE 5530: Dramaturgie (3 credits)
• THE 5540: Analyse de la repr廥entation (3 credits)
• THE 5901: Production I (3 credits)
• THE 5902: Production II (3 credits)
• THE 5903: Production III (3 credits)
• THE 5931: S幦inaire de graduation I (3 credits)
• THE 5932: S幦inaire de graduation II (3 credits)
• THE 5933: S幦inaire de graduation III (3 credits)
• THE 5934: S幦inaire de graduation IV (3 credits)
• THE 5952: Analyse formelle de la pr廧roduction (3 credits)
• THE 6001: Production finale (6 credits)
• THE 6901: Stage (3 credits)

Thesis Proposal and Research Paper

Students must enroll in THE 6990: Thesis Proposal and complete it by the end of the third session. They must also prepare a research paper under the direction of their supervisor and have it approved by the graduate committee. The research paper must be completed by the end of the third session of full-time registration in the master's program.