Arts (fine/visual/performing)
CAD 15052
| Year | Name | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Tution Fee | CAD 7547 | 7547.0 |
| 2nd Semester | Tution Fee | CAD 7505 | 7505.0 |
| Starting Date | Application Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-01 00:00:00.000 | 2022-08-15 00:00:00.000 | Active |
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their
eligibility for admission; OR
* Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
* General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
* Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change).
Program Eligibility
* English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
* Mathematics, (Grade 12 MCT4C) or (Grade 11 MCR3U) or equivalent; or (Grade 12 MAP4C with a grade of 80% or higher) or (Grade 11 MCF3M with a grade of 70% or higher).
1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on TEN Agent portal.
2. Application fee of $95 will be charged from the student and it will be paid by credit card only
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal (Ten Agents).
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with online learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
| Code | Course name and Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PER4001 |
Introduction to Global Performing Arts Singer, dancer, musician, slam poet, theatre artist, stand-up comedian, musician, manager, producer, circus performer, radio announcer are just some of the careers that make up the performing arts industry in Canada. Students explore various global and industry approaches, as well as career options and standards for professionalism. Responsible, environmental stewardship is examined. Ottawa's busy festival season provides an excellent opportunity for students to meet both in class and out. Performers acquire self-directed learning skills through self-assessments and experiential activities allowing them to plan career goals. |
42.0 |
| PER4003 |
Performance Techniques I Enter stage right, hit your mark, move upstage, find your light and the right note. In this back-to-basics journey of the performer, students explore the artistry of performing while developing their unique talents and strengths. Through collaborative activities, students experience various forms of basic performance, including the development of stage presence and audience interaction. Students engage in various workshops, including character development, improvisation and storytelling. Individual performance strengths are identified and students work to create a unique practice process. Students work on an audition/performance piece for a live audience. |
56.0 |
| PER4004 |
Voice All performance begins with the first breath. Students are introduced to the essentials of proper breathing and voice production. Focus is placed on mastering relaxation and release, proper breathing techniques and proper sound production. Vocal fundamentals, such as resonance, vibration, articulation, increasing vocal range, consonant and vowel formation are introduced. Students learn through games, chorus, improvisation and vocal presentations using various forms of text /lyrics. |
28.0 |
| PER4009 |
Creativity and Improvisation The mind is like a parachute; it's better when it's open. This creative lab is where musicians, actors, stand-up comedians, puppeteers, dancers and other performing artists unite. Let the games begin. Students experience hands-on workshops and apply principles and rules of creativity, improvisation and environmental stewardship. Workshops include rhythm, beats, play, musical genres and storytelling. |
28.0 |
| PER4017 |
Live Practicum 1 "Places everyone!" This is where the performer learns the artistry of the stage and how to shine in front of an audience. Students learn production job descriptions and functions; an introduction to technical theatre terminology; the equipment and concepts used in theatre sound and lighting; and stage management, props and costuming. Students generate content, a script is workshopped, rehearsals happen and the final piece is performed for a live audience. |
56.0 |
| PER4018 |
Digital Practicum 1 "Light, camera, action!" Today's performers need to be comfortable performing on camera and producing for digital media. In addition to strengthening their performance skills, students are also introduced to behind-the-camera skills. They form production teams, and create and rehearse individually and in groups to create short films, radio dramas and videos for use in the digital environment. |
28.0 |
| PER4021 |
Achieving Success Talent is only the first step toward success in the performing arts industry. Whether you work for a company, are an entrepreneur or pursue further academic studies, you must adapt to changing environments, manage your time effectively, study efficiently, think independently, work with others and make difficult decisions. Students develop the skills, strategies and discipline that, when taken together, help them to prosper in the creative performance field in a complex and dynamic world. |
28.0 |
| PSY4410 |
Introduction to Psychology The ability to understand oneself and to work with others is mandatory for success. Students investigate behavioural and mental processes and explore how this information can be used in everyday life. Through an interaction with psychological theories, students begin to relate them to social and work contexts. Students examine and apply the theory of group dynamics to enhance personal efficacy. |
42.0 |
| Code | Course name and Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENL1813M |
Communications I Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical, vocation-oriented approach, students focus on meeting the requirements of effective communication. Through a combination of lectures, exercises, and independent learning, students practise writing, speaking, reading, listening, locating and documenting information, and using technology to communicate professionally. Students develop and strengthen communication skills that contribute to success in both educational and workplace environments. |
42.0 |
| PER4005 |
Movement Movement is where mind, body and spirit connect. Movement workshops and exercises cultivate physical self-awareness and enable the student to make better creative and enduring choices in the performing arts. Students explore activities, such as dance, physical techniques and mask in order to enhance stamina, pliancy, subtlety and silent communication. |
28.0 |
| PER4006 |
Ensemble No performer works in isolation. Students work together in order to create a unique "one voice" performance. Individual talents are integrated into this holistic learning environment based on cooperation and listening. Through studio activities and practice, students hone their talent to create a collective work. The culmination is a performance piece created and presented to a live audience. |
28.0 |
| PER4011 |
Performance Techniques II - Acting for Camera and Voice Overs Focus is one of the performing artist's greatest gifts. Students prepare for live and digital performances while developing their focus, attention to detail and craft. They develop new productions and enhance and connect their live performance skills with digital skills. A focus on acting for the camera and voice over leads to the creation of both an acting and voice demo-reel. |
56.0 |
| PER4015 |
Introduction to Music Basics Music is a universal language and is a fundamental part of the performer's tool kit. Regardless of their area of performance, all students benefit from understanding how basic patterns and rhythms enable better performances. Students are introduced to music notation, including a back-to-basics approach to rhythm, intervals and chording. Students choose an instrument, learn different time signatures and rhythmic patterns, as well as major/minor scales. |
28.0 |
| PER4016 |
Voice II Every voice is unique. Every performer brings a unique talent. Students are supported in their vocal journey while adding to techniques previously acquired. Performers will also explore their vocal capacity through group creation. Accents and character voices are explored. |
14.0 |
| PER4019 |
Live Practicum II Students continue working on the skills necessary for live performance. The performers work collaboratively with each other and other programs to create several staged reading nights. Here is where you need to start thinking about a company as whole, working in groups, as part of an ensemble to produce and present shows to a live audience. Students continue to learn about production techniques and technical aspects of live performance. Students are required to write and produce original content. |
56.0 |
| PER4020 |
Digital Practicum II This course builds on skills learned in Digital Practicum I. The students continue to generate digital content and learn more about editing, the market for film and hone their skills as video producers. The performer works in groups and individually to create original content for use on the film and digital market. |
28.0 |
Advance your craft; develop your talent for a career in performing arts.
In the one-year Performing Arts Ontario College Certificate program, you enjoy the thrill of performing and are committed to pursuing your craft to industry standards. You learn how to advance your craft while developing live and digital performance skills.
Learn the artistry of the stage and how to shine in front of an audience. Through collaboration with other performers, create unique performance pieces and perform to audiences. Learn how to audition and prepare for live and digital performances in professional studio settings.
Enhance your performance ability in:
In professional studio settings, you acquire vocal skills, audition, stage presence, production and on-camera techniques. This certificate will help you discover where you fit as an artist, and introduce you to new and creative ways to express yourself.
Through collaborative activities, you experience various forms of basic performance, including the development of stage presence and audience interaction.
Learn the essentials of proper breathing and voice production, as well as movement workshops, along with exercises that cultivate physical self-awareness that enable you to make better creative and enduring choices in the performing arts.
Benefit from the college experience while developing confidence in your performance skills. We work with industry to make connections that can help you achieve your future goals. You can choose to prepare for an audition, pursue a career path or apply for further education in the arts.
After graduation, you may find employment as an entry-level performer, such as:
This program is well-suited for students who:
For visa process, refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.
Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.
Note: All documents front and back sheet, (1 Photocopy set (clear) and notarized)
(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)
Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.
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