Centre for Career and Personal Development Degree Profiles

Drama and theatre provide the means not only to reconstruct the world as it is, but also to model human possibilities

Analyze and synthesize data: Understanding of historical influences & contemporary culture; Theoretical & practical stage production knowledge; Editing & memorization skills

Communication: Negotiation and persuasion; Public speaking; Written communication and creative writing; Performance - poise, ability to present to others

Group Process: Ability to co-operate with and understand others; Ability to work on a team: Ability to explore various points of view, to understand what motivates others

Improvisation:  Ability to encounter life situations, to explore them personally and imaginatively

Interpretation:  Ability to explore the meaning behind words, ability to read aloud so that others will understand; Self-awareness - ability to understand feelings, to express feelings; Role play, ability to understand the essence of topics and emotions; To listen and respond to others

Movement:  Heightened physical awareness, ability to communicate to others without speaking

Organization:  Planning and organization of complex projects; Ability to meet deadlines; Self-discipline; Budgeting knowledge, production and event management; Creative conception and implementation, creative problem solving ability

Please note some of these positions may require further training, certification or education. Check out the occupational profiles to review the full details for the occupations that interest you at alis.alberta.ca/occinfo

• ACTRA Performers Guild
• Alberta Drama Festival Association
• Alberta Foundation for the Arts
• Alliance of Cinema, Television and Radio Artists
• Arts Alive
• Canadian Actors Equity Association
• Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA)
• Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology
• Canadian Theatre Critics Association
• Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA)
• Cultural Careers Council Ontario
• Cultural Human Resources Council
• Film Studies Association of Canada
• Fringe Theatre Adventures
• Professional Association of Canadian Theatres
• Saskatchewan Drama Association
• The Canada Council for the Arts
• Theatre Alberta

Aligned Majors

Communication and Media Studies

Dance

Film Studies

Music

Formal Career Assessments like the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator can be helpful tools for your career development.  These assessments have been used for decades to help individuals choose a major, explore career options during and upon completion of a degree and to further understand yourself in relationship to the world of work.  Inquire with Career Services if you are interested in these formal assessments.

Faculty Contact

Division of Drama, School of Creative and Performing Arts
Craigie Hall CHD 100
T: 403.220.5313
E: dramaug@ucalgary.ca
W: scpa.ucalgary.ca

Career Services
MacEwan Student Centre, Room 188
T: 403.220.8020
E: csstdnt@ucalgary.ca
W: ucalgary.ca/careers