<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">The Department of Drama, University of Alberta is
currently accepting applications for<span> the <b>2016-17 </b>academic year for</span> its <b>SIX</b> graduate
programs:</font></span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- <b>PhD in Performance Studies</b> (</font></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">(deadline for applications: </font></span>February 12, 2016) <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Master of Arts<b> (MA</b> - <b>COURSE</b> based and <b>THESIS</b> based)
(deadline for applications: February 1, 2016)</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Master of Fine Arts <b>(MFA)
Directing</b> (deadline for applications: February 7,
2016)</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Master of Fine Arts (<b>MFA)
Theatre Voice Pedagogy</b> (see website: <a href="https://uofa.ualberta.ca/drama/graduate-programs/mfa-theatre-voice-pedagogy/how-to-apply">https://uofa.ualberta.ca/drama/graduate-programs/mfa-theatre-voice-pedagogy/how-to-apply</a>)</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Master of Fine Arts (<b>MFA)
Theatre Design </b>(deadline for applications: February7,
2016)</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">- Master of Fine Arts <b>(MFA) Theatre Practice </b>(deadline - Feb. 7 2016)<br></font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"></span> <br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">For more
information about <span>the programs and
</span>application requirements</font></span>, please visit the Graduate Studies website: <a href="https://uofa.ualberta.ca/drama/graduate-programs">https://uofa.ualberta.ca/drama/graduate-programs</a><br></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Our
department features live performance as the site of interaction and integration
of all aspects of the discipline of theatre; all graduate students participate
in this culture. A lively interplay between programs enriches the student
experience beyond the scope of any one program. </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Graduate
students in all five areas interact with faculty scholars, directors, designers, and
dramaturges as well as visiting scholars, professionals and distinguished guests from all
areas of the discipline. While we try to provide generous funding, we do encourage </font></span>all applicants to pursue funding independently.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><br>
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<span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Each program
is highly specialized and discipline-specific, and features a distinct
curriculum. </font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Why the University of <span>Alberta</span>?</font></span><span style="font-size:11pt"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">
<span style="font-size:11pt"></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">features first-rate
professional and research facilities, with an excellent library collection re. theatre studies and access to performance labs. </font></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">ranked among
the finest theatre schools in the country </font></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Drama Department funding often exceeds norm across Canada
</font></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">small enrollment ensures
an intensive graduate experience </font></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">responsive to the
changing Canadian theatre scene and adapts to the demands of current
professional theatre practice and criticism </font></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:4.5pt 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size:11pt">Edmonton</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> is a vibrant metropolis and boasts more theatre organizations per capita than any other city
in Canada</span></font></li></ul>For more information please visit <a href="https://uofa.ualberta.ca/drama">https://uofa.ualberta.ca/drama</a><br clear="all"><div><br></div><div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><b><i>Je suis Charlie.</i></b><br></div><div><br>Dr. Piet Defraeye<br></div><div><br>Professor - Associate Chair (Grad. Studies)<br>Dept. of Drama<br>FAB 3-146<br>University of Alberta<br>Edmonton, AB<br>T6G 2C9 - Canada<br><br>ph: 780-492.1097</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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