Program
Performing and Fine Arts (Certificate)
Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Department
Performing & Fine Arts
Credits
30.00
Length of Program
Two semesters
Credential Type
Certificate
Campus
New Westminster
Learning Format
Full-time
Part-time
Admission Type
Open Enrolment - General Admission Requirements
Offered
Fall
Summer
Winter
Overview
Get an introduction to a variety of arts and cultural topics and have the opportunity to perform with the one-year Certificate in Performing and Fine Arts. You'll learn from professional artists who will help you discover and develop your interest in acting, stagecraft and event technology, film studies, theatre history, music, or creative writing for the stage or screen.
Explore how the arts connect to social issues, and gain the confidence to explore your own creative skills and integrate art practice into your daily life. See plays, attend art exhibits and have the option to join a vocal or instrumental ensemble.
Academic course credits are transferable so that if you discover an interest in music, art history, film studies, theatre history or creative writing for the stage or screen you may continue to pursue those disciplines. The certificate is also appropriate as preparation for intensive studies in the Douglas College Theatre Diploma, Stagecraft Diploma and Music Diploma.
Admissions Requirements
General College Admission Requirements
Cost
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Program Requirements
Curriculum Framework
Residency Requirement: 50% of courses (15 credits) must be taken at Douglas College
Course Requirements
| Students must complete all courses in List A - Core Courses | |||
| List A | |||
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Required Credits |
| PEFA 1101 | Arts and Culture in Canada | 3.00 | |
| PEFA 1102 | Arts of the Modern World | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 11XX | Any university-transferable* ENGL course | 3.00 | |
| List A: 9.00 | |||
| Students will complete a minimum of twelve (12) credits from List B – PEFA Options | |||
| List B | |||
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Required Credits |
| PEFA 1116 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3.00 | |
| PEFA 1120 | Introduction to Acting | 3.00 | |
| PEFA 1136 | Introduction to Music | 3.00 | |
| PEFA 1139 | Career Development for Musicians I | 1.50 | |
| PEFA 1216 | Canadian Film Studies | 3.00 | |
| PEFA 1239 | Career Development for Musicians II | 1.50 | |
| PEFA 22201 | Acting for the Stage II2 |
3.00 | |
| PEFA 30201 | Directing2 |
3.00 | |
| PEFA 31361 | History of Popular Music2 |
3.00 | |
| PEFA 32361 | World Music2 |
3.00 | |
| List B: 12.00 | |||
| Students will complete a minimum of nine (9) credits from list C – PEFA, CMNS, CRWR, ENGL, MUSC, SET, THEA Options | |||
| List C | |||
| PEFA XXXX | Any additional PEFA course(s), not previously counted toward List A or List B credits | 1.50-3.00 | |
| CMNS 1276 | Professional Communication for Arts Entrepreneurs3 |
3.00 | |
| CRWR 1101 | Introduction to Writing Poetry | 3.00 | |
| CRWR 1102 | Introduction to Playwriting | 3.00 | |
| CRWR 1234 | Writing Song Lyrics | 3.00 | |
| CRWR 2200 | Writing for Film2 |
3.00 | |
| ENGL 1102 | Reading Literature and Culture | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 1106 | Reading Fiction | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 1109 | Studies in Fiction, Poetry and Drama | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 1114 | Reading Poetry | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 1115 | Reading Plays | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 1118 | Studies in the Literature of Life Writing | 3.00 | |
| MUSC 1101 | Materials of Music I | 3.00 | |
| MUSC 1102 | Basic Theory I | 3.00 | |
| MUSC 1103 | Basic Aural and Sight Singing Skills I | 3.00 | |
| MUSC 1104 | Aural and Sight Singing Skills I | 3.00 | |
| MUSC 1121 | Listening in Context I | 3.00 | |
| MUSC 1130 | Concert Band I | 2.00 | |
| MUSC 1135 | Beginning Instrumental Ensemble I | 1.50 | |
| MUSC 1137 | Jazz Ensemble I | 1.50 | |
| MUSC 1140 | Chorus I | 2.00 | |
| MUSC 1145 | Beginning Choral Ensemble I | 1.50 | |
| MUSC 1152 | Studio Instruction – General (1hr) I | 3.00 | |
| MUSC 1153 | Studio Instruction – General (1/2 hr) I | 2.00 | |
| MUSC 1182 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3.00 | |
| MUSC 1184 | Percussion Ensemble I | 1.50 | |
| MUSC 1185 | Guitar Ensemble I | 1.50 | |
| MUSC 12XX | Any continuation of one of the above-listed 11XX MUSC courses2 | 1.50 - 3.00 | |
| STGE 1100 | Drafting for Stage | 2.00 | |
| STGE 1106 | Set Construction | 2.00 | |
| STGE 1112 | Stage Lighting | 2.00 | |
| STGE 1180 | Production Techniques3 |
3.00 | |
| STGE 1202 | Set Painting | 2.00 | |
| STGE 1207 | Properties | 2.00 | |
| STGE 1220 | Stage Management | 1.00 | |
| STGE 1222 | Introduction to Costume | 1.00 | |
| STGE 1280 | Production Techniques3 |
3.00 | |
| THEA 1130 | History of Theatre I | 3.00 | |
| THEA 1230 | History of Theatre II | 3.00 | |
| List C: 9.00 | |||
1 Students pursuing an Associate of Arts with a specialization in PEFA must complete 9 credits PEFA at the 2000-3000 level.
2 Prerequisite or instructor's permission required.
3 Instructor's permission required.
* A university-transferable course is a course that transfers to one of the 5 Research Universities (SFU, UBC, UBCO, UNBC or UVIC) according to the BC Transfer Guide (www.bctransferguide.ca).
Program Guidelines
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Career Pathways
With further education, this credential is a step towards careers such as:
- Audio & Lighting Technician
- Actor/Performer
- Play/Screenwriter
- Stage Manager
- Film/TV Crew
- Audiovisual Producer
- Costume/Set Designer
- Choreographer
- Talent Agent