BA in Dramatic Arts (Honours) in St. Catharines Canada | Brock University

The Department of Dramatic Arts (DART), within the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (MIWSFPA), explores the discipline as both cultural expression and educational methodology. DART provides a BA Honours program in Dramatic Arts, with specialized Concentrations available for honours students in Drama in Education and Applied Theatre, Performance, Production and Design, and Theatre Praxis. Additionally, the department offers a four-year BA with Major in Dramatic Arts, a three-year BA Pass degree, a Certificate in Drama in Education and Applied Theatre, and a Minor in Dramatic Arts for students outside the department.

Central to these programs are courses that blend theoretical study with practical application (praxis), combining classroom instruction with hands-on studio work to examine the historical and cultural connections between creative expression and critical analysis.

Every DART degree program emphasizes the integration of theory and practice. Students develop a comprehensive foundation in performance, design, and technical skills while studying critical thinking, theatre history, dramaturgy, and dramatic literature.

DART organizes an annual performance season featuring student-conceived productions, guided by faculty, guest artists, and professional mentors. Students engage deeply with all aspects of theatrical production, collaborating as performers and creative team members throughout the process.