Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts – Theatre Crandall University

The Theatre program at Crandall is rooted in the concept of storytelling – the narrative. We believe that humans often chart a path toward truth through storytelling and we welcome you to deepen your understanding of the narrative and hone your skills as a storyteller as you participate in the Theatre program.

Special Program Highlights for the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

• Build a foundation in the theoretical concepts of storytelling at the beginning of your program.
• Participate with other students in the Fall and Winter dramatic productions on campus.
• Spend a year immersed in the profession of technical or performance theatre at Rosebud School of the Arts (Alberta) as part of your degree.
• Have your life transformed through the internship option of participating in the Canadian Badlands Passion Play (Alberta).
• Create a strategic network with professional actors and theatre personnel.
• Enjoy the opportunity for international travel to either New York or London where you will enjoy and learn through top-notch professional performances.
• Complete your program at Crandall by giving leadership to the Fall and Winter productions as a component of your final year of studies.

Strategic Partnership with Rosebud School of the Arts

In order to expose you to a world-class experience in theatre that is firmly rooted in the Christian faith, Crandall University has partnered with Rosebud School of the Arts (RSA) in Rosebud, Alberta. After having completed 2 years of study (60 credit hours) at Crandall University, you will spend one full academic year at RSA. Here you will take courses like:

• Foundations in Visual Art
• Music Theory
• Chorale & Choir
• Christianity and the Arts
• Grounding
• Introduction to Technical Theatre
• Acting Foundations
• Movement Foundations
• Beginner Scene Study
• Drama Ministry
• West Coast OR International Theatre Trip
• Script Analysis
• Oral Communication
• Movement