Theatre Arts - Technical Production
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 2 years |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 04891 |
| Tuition fee | CA$17,589 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
Note: One Grade 12 Mathematics is recommended. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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| Other requirements | Resume and Cover Letter Theatre Arts – Production is a vibrant and emerging field of study and area of employment. Graduates of Humber College’s Theatre Arts – Production program go on to exciting careers in such areas of employment as theatre management, live sound production, set and costume design, lighting, props and live event production. Similar to the industry itself, Humber’s Theatre Arts – Production program requires passion, collaboration and a willingness to work. This program will provide opportunities for students to demonstrate leadership within this field. In your cover letter, in 500 to 750 words, discuss your knowledge of the theatre production industry, list any high school or community theatre work with which you have been involved and discuss your immediate and long-term objectives. |
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Overview
Humber’s Theatre Arts – Technical Production diploma program provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to launch your career working in the performing arts industry. By learning how to build props, costumes, set pieces, paint scenery, incorporate light, sound, and video into a theatrical performance or live event, and serve the collaborative team through stage management, you will have the foundational knowledge to work in theatre, film, television, as well as concert and live event production.
This program allows graduates to focus their career objectives towards just one of these branches of the performing arts or any combination of them, depending on where your interests lie. Want to solely work in theatre? You’ll have those skills. You’d prefer to jump between staging concerts and working on film and television sets? We’ve got you covered! We focus on creative work in a collaborative artistic environment with professional discipline, broad-based training, and education in all areas of production for the performing arts, while instilling a commitment to lifelong learning in this constantly changing field.
Faculty have substantial industry experience and full-time professional careers in the performing arts industry. We teach production primarily through the lens of theatrical productions since the theatre is the most holistic amalgamation of the skills and techniques required by all performing arts.
During your time in the program, you will also have opportunities to collaborate and be exposed to some of Humber’s other exciting creative programs. Collaborations with external partners further round out your overall experience and provide networking opportunities to help kick start your career.
Career opportunities
With more than 90 venues in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and many more producing companies, Toronto is the third-largest theatre centre in the English-speaking world. Toronto is also the source of theatre productions, concert tours and industrial shows that tour nationally and internationally.
There are many opportunities behind the scenes for the technicians and craftspeople we train, and our graduates make careers as carpenters, prop builders, puppeteers, conventional and moving light technicians, sound technicians, wardrobe personnel, riggers, and scenic painters.
In the management realm, our graduates work as stage managers, technical directors and production managers. Our graduates also work in related areas of the entertainment industry including cruise ships, theme parks, ice shows, concert tours, industrial presentations, specialized service companies, and film and television. Some graduates form companies collaborating with performers and designers to create original work. Your career may also take you to more senior management positions.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Working at Heights and Personnel Lift Training
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn Working at Heights and Personnel Lift Training certifications as part of their program. There may be an additional cost involved.
Additional requirements and/or costs may apply.
Note: The requirements for licensure are determined by the granting body, which is independent of Humber College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.