Drafting for stage

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of drafting for the performing arts. The role of the scenic designer in a production, basic theatre terminology and an introduction to perspective sketching will be included.

Set Construction I

In this course students will be introduced to the basic techniques and procedures for set construction and set up. Students will learn the application and use of tools and equipment common to the scene shop and stage including rigging and electrics. Safe working procedures in both the construction and set up phase will be emphasized. Please note: The scene shop is a construction area. Safety footwear, eye and ear protection are mandatory.

Safety

This course prepares the student to work safely within the context of the department and in the workplace. Successful students will earn certifications that are required by unions and employers in theatre, film and related industries.

Stage Lighting

Students will become familiar with industry standard working procedures for hanging, focusing and maintaining theatrical luminaires. Other topics will include light, colour, lenses, reflectors, lamps and basic electricity as they apply to lighting equipment for the stage.

Industry Awareness

This course is designed to inform the student of the myriad of employment opportunities that are within the entertainment industry. Students will be introduced to theatre, film/TV, special events, conventions, museums, and other production facilities within Metro Vancouver. Industry expectations regarding professionalism and work ethic will be included.

Introduction to Drafting for Stage

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of drafting for the performing arts. Theatre terminology and perspective sketching will be introduced.

Production Techniques

This is a practical course in theatre production. A minimum of 90 hours of active involvement as a technician in an assigned college production is required. The emphasis is on pre-production, set-in, running of a show, and strike. Students will be assigned to a specific production department as a crew member. Evening and week-end participation is often required. Students may also be assigned to off campus worksites when co-productions are undertaken. Safety footwear is mandatory.

Set Painting

This course introduces students to the techniques and materials of set painting. Students will develop skills in lay-in texturing color mixing, and layout.

Properties

This course introduces students to the basic skills required by the properties and costume person. Research techniques, safety concerns, script analysis, paperwork and construction techniques will be emphasized.

Stage Lighting

Students will become familiar with the responsibilities of, and processes related to, the Head Electrician. Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of lighting design as they relate to that position. The techniques and theories of lighting design as required by a Head Electrician working in a road house situation will be included.

Stage Management

This course introduces students to the role and responsibilities of the Stage Manager. Students will develop a
production prompt script for a play. The rehearsal process, moving from rehearsal to stage, and technical
rehearsals will be emphasized.

Introduction to Costume

This course introduces students to the basic technical and creative skills required by the Theatre and Film Costumer. Research techniques, script analysis, paperwork and construction techniques will be emphasized.

Introduction to CAD

This course introduces the basic concepts of computer assisted drafting to students. Students will develop skills in two-dimensional drawing using CAD software. A demonstration of 3D applications will also be included.

Production Techniques

This is a practical course in theatre production. A minimum of 90 hours of active involvement as a technician in an assigned college production is required. The emphasis is on pre-production, set-in, running of a show, and strike. Students will be assigned to a specific production department as a crew member. Evening and week-end participation is often required. Students may also be assigned to off campus worksites when co-productions are undertaken. Safety footwear is mandatory.

Stage Management

This course introduces students to the role and responsibilities of the Stage Manager. Students will be introduced to the rehearsal process, moving from rehearsal to stage, technical and dress rehearsals, and the run of shows. The focus will be on leadership and management skills, as well as developing a theatre production prompt script.

Costumes for Stage and Screen

This course introduces students to the technical and creative skills used by members of the costume department in the theatre and motion picture industries. Focus will be on research techniques, script analysis, costume construction and costume design techniques.

Lighting Software

This course builds on the skills acquired in STGE 1260: Introduction to CAD. It is a practical guide to creating lighting plots and associated paperwork on industry-standard software. Students will be introduced to two dimensional techniques, plot organization, and interactive paperwork. This course is appropriate for professional upgrading.

Design Explorations

This is an intensive course focusing on two and three dimensional design elements and the creative process. Using theatre as a context, students will develop a foundation for further exploration in set, properties, costume and lighting design.

Stage Lighting II

Students will become familiar with the role and responsibilities of the Head Electrician, and learn the skills required to lead a lighting hang and focus in a modern theatre environment. The use of current equipment such as LEDs and moving lights will be covered, as well as basic lighting console programming and the techniques and theories of lighting design as required by a Head Electrician.

Set Painting

This is an intermediate course in scenic painting. Students will focus on advanced techniques including scale transfers and aging. Other topics will include paint chemistry, drops and scrims, and painting techniques used in the film industry.

Set Construction II

This is an advanced course in scenic construction techniques and procedures. Students will be encouraged to formulate inventive and creative solutions to basic engineering and structural design problems. Students will continue the study of tools, materials and equipment common to the scene shop and stage, including rigging and electrics. Safe working procedures in both the construction and set up phase will be emphasized. Please note: The scene shop is a construction area. Safety footwear, eye and ear protection are mandatory.

Properties

This course builds upon the skills students developed in STGE 1207, Properties. Students will continue in their study of research and construction techniques. Professional associations, unions, and props for the film/tv industry will also be studied.

Audio Techniques I

This course introduces students to the basics of sound, wave theory and hearing and their relationship to theatre. The design, function, and interconnection of sound systems common to the performing arts will be studied.

Stage Lighting

Students will become familiar with the methods and skills required for stage lighting design. Emphasis will be placed on the skills required to perform the tasks of an assistant designer in the professional theatre. Portfolio samples will be developed as part of assignment work.

Production Techniques

This is a practical course in live stage production. A minimum of 150 hours of active involvement as a technician in an assigned college production is required. Students will be assigned to specific departments as production crew or as department crew heads. Second-year students will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the collaborative process, and contribute significantly to their respective production teams. Evening and weekend participation will be required. Safety footwear is mandatory. Students may also be assigned to off-campus work sites when co-productions are undertaken.

Lighting Control Systems

Students will be introduced to stage lighting control systems. Basic operation of stage lighting consoles will be developed through a combination of study and hands-on laboratory exercises. Analog and digital control systems such as DMX-512 and stage lighting networks will also be explored. Basic programming for moving light fixtures and accessories will be introduced.

Technical Direction

Students will examine the role and responsibilities of the Technical Director in various performing arts situations. Emphasis will be placed on pre-production situations. Students will be encouraged to develop skills in problem solving, product searching, and production scheduling.

Multimedia Technology

This course is a practical guide to multimedia technology and public presentation. The relationships of space, equipment and how to best relay the message and experience will be studied. Equipment will include projectors, screens, cameras, presentation software, computers, scalers, monitors and human interface devices. Students will be introduced to multimedia for theatres, art galleries, museums and public presentations.

Audio Techniques II

Students will develop a working knowledge of the sound design process for the performing arts. Emphasis will be on developing a sound plot through script analysis and design meetings for an assigned play. Students will also be introduced to multi-track digital and analog recording techniques and live sound reinforcement.

Professional Readiness

This course prepares Stagecraft students for entry into the entertainment industry. Students will be introduced to the various employment options available to them. Topics will include unions and associations, resumes and cover letters, as well as job search techniques and professional development workshops with industry professionals. Note: open to Stagecraft students only.

Special Events

This course introduces students to the special events industry in Metro Vancouver. Students will have the opportunity to examine this sector of the entertainment industry and its relationship to traditional theatrical production. The transferability of theatrical production skills to the special events industry will also be explored.

Stagecraft for Film/TV

This course explores the various crafts of stage technology and applies them to the fields of film and television. The differences between the various technologies will be explored as well as the unique terminology of each. The focus of this course will be on the lighting and grip departments.

Work Experience

This course provides students with field-based experience in the entertainment industry. Students will have the opportunity to apply their job search, interview, resume writing, and interpersonal skills while making valuable employment contacts.

Production Techniques

This is a practical course in live stage production. A minimum of 150 hours of active involvement as a technician in an assigned college production is required. Students will be assigned to specific departments as production crew or as department crew heads. Second-year students will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the collaborative process, and contribute significantly to their respective production teams. Evening and weekend participation will be required. Students should be physically able and not afraid of heights. Safety footwear is mandatory. Students may also be assigned to off-campus work sites when co-productions are undertaken.

Advanced Production and Design I

This is a practical, advanced independent study course in theatrical production and design. Students will be involved in the Stagecraft Department productions in one of the following roles: Design Assistant, Stage Manager, Dramaturge, Production Manager, Technical Director or other area of interest. Students will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the collaborative process and contribute significantly to the production team. Guided studies projects are supervised and evaluated by a faculty member. Before registering, students must submit an application for approval of their guided studies project to the Coordinator of the Stagecraft and Event Technology Department.

Introduction to College Studies

This first semester experience course is intended to assist students in their successful transition to Douglas College. The content of the course is designed to help students in becoming more independent learners in order that they can make the most of their educational opportunities. The course will expose students to the numerous resources and services available at Douglas College. Students will learn how to enhance their current study skills toward developing a foundation for lifelong learning and career development.

Arts Connections – Skills for Success

This course is intended to assist students in the Arts Connections program to improve the skills associated with student success in an academic environment. The content of the course is designed to help students to become more independent learners and maximize their educational opportunities. Students will learn how to enhance and integrate effective learning strategies and study skills within the context of the other Arts Connections courses.

Student Success 115: Reading Skills for College

A half-semester course emphasizing improvement of reading comprehension and rate. Skills introduced include previewing, skimming, scanning, information analysis, critical reading skills, flexibility of reading rate. Students are encouraged to develop skills in special study/interest areas (academic, business, technical).

Student Success 120: Study Skills for College

A half-semester course in which useful study skills are demonstrated: listening skills, exam preparation, taking lecture and text notes, time utilization, concentrating and remembering, information analysis, general approaches to study, study techniques and specific subjects, and the writing of themes and course papers.

Foundations of Teaching English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages

This is one of a group of five courses that together lead to a Douglas College Certificate in Teaching and Tutoring English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages. This course provides students with both methodological and linguistic foundations for teaching and tutoring English as an additional language (EAL). Methodological foundations include learning about the key concepts in EAL learning and teaching, the historical and current approaches to teaching a language, and intercultural communication in the language classroom. Linguistic foundations include learning about the basic components of the English grammatical system and the principles of teaching them in various EAL teaching contexts, helping students to bridge the gap between being a speaker and being a teacher of English. The course emphasizes the practical implementation of the foundations in a learner-centered classroom setting. It is delivered in the hybrid format, with 2 hours/week in the classroom and 2 hours online.

Teaching English Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation to Adult Speakers of Other Languages

This is one of a group of five courses that together lead to a Douglas College Certificate in Teaching and Tutoring English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages. Students learn the theory and practice of teaching aural and oral skills to adult learners. They learn how to structure listening and speaking activities and grade them to the level of the students, using resources. They learn about the major features of the English sound system and about how to apply that knowledge in the language classroom. They develop classroom management and communication skills necessary to plan and teach listening, speaking, and pronunciation to a specific group of adult English as an additional language (EAL) learners. The course is delivered in the hybrid format, with 2 hours/week in the classroom and 2 hours online.

Teaching English Reading, Vocabulary, and Writing to Adult Speakers of Other Languages

This is one of a group of five courses that together lead to a Douglas College Certificate in Teaching and Tutoring English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages. Students learn the theory and practice of teaching reading and writing skills to adult learners. They learn how to structure reading and writing activities and grade them to the level of the students, using resources. Students are introduced to techniques for teaching vocabulary to English as an additional language (EAL) learners. They develop classroom management and communication skills necessary to plan and teach reading, vocabulary, and writing to a specific group of adult EAL learners. The course is delivered in the hybrid format, with 2 hours/week in the classroom and 2 hours online.

Tutoring of English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages

This is one of a group of five courses that together lead to a Douglas College Certificate in Teaching and Tutoring English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages. Students learn how to help individual English as an additional language (EAL) learners improve their language skills and increase their academic success through learning strategies development, language development, and cultural awareness. Topics include learning about how to assess an EAL learner’s needs, structure tutoring sessions, choose approaches and techniques, maintain ethical standards, and keep records. A five-hour tutoring practicum is included in the course. The course is delivered in the hybrid format, with 2 hours/week in the classroom and 2 hours online.

Practicum in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

This is one of a group of five courses that together lead to a Douglas College Certificate in Teaching and Tutoring English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages. During the course, students spend 10 hours observing English as an additional language (EAL) classes and 10 hours teaching a class of EAL learners guided by an experienced EAL instructor. The sponsor teacher and practicum instructor observe, mentor, and evaluate the student teacher in the EAL classroom. Classroom support for the practicum (2 hours/week) includes learning about lesson planning and classroom management as well as receiving feedback and reflecting on the teaching practicum. Students will also learn job-finding skills and employment expectations in the EAL teaching field in various contexts.

Overview of Teaching English as a Second Language to Adult Learners

This is one of a group of six courses that together lead to a Douglas College Certificate in Teaching and Tutoring English as a Second Language to Adult ESL Learners. This overview course introduces prospective teachers and tutors to the basic principles of adult learning and their application to the acquisition of a second language. Students learn a variety of ESL learning contexts and the implications of context for teaching and tutoring. In addition, this course provides an overview of curriculum design, lesson planning and learning assessment. Other themes running through the course are intercultural communication and language as a component of culture.

Teaching Speaking, Listening and Pronunciation to Adult Students of English as a Second Language

This is one of a group of six courses that together lead to a Douglas College Certificate in Teaching and Tutoring English as a Second Language to Adult ESL Learners. Prospective teachers learn the theory and practice of teaching oral and aural skills to adult learners. Course participants build a solid foundation through theoretical readings and the application of and practice of methods, approaches and lessons for use in teaching speaking, listening and pronunciation skills with their chosen target group of adult learners.

Teaching Reading, Writing, and Grammar to Adult Students of English as a Second Language

This is one of a group of six courses that together lead to a Douglas College Certificate in Teaching and Tutoring English as a Second Language to Adult ESL Learners. Students learn how to structure reading and writing activities and grade them to the level of the students, using resources to develop complete reading, writing and grammar lesson plans. The course gives students a broad overview of English grammar as it is taught to ESL speakers. Students are introduced to techniques for teaching grammar and vocabulary to ESL learners in a wide range of settings. Students will also learn how to create assessment tools for these skills.

Academic Tutoring of English as a Second Language Students

This is one of a group of six courses that together lead to a Douglas College Certificate in Teaching and Tutoring English as a Second Language to Adult ESL Learners. Students in the course learn how to help individual ESL students improve their language skills and increase their academic success through strategy development, language development and cultural awareness. Students in the course participate in seminars on various topics pertinent to ESL tutoring such as assessing students’ needs, structuring tutoring sessions, choosing approaches and techniques, helping ethically and keeping records. A ten-hour tutoring practicum is included in the course.

Classroom Skills

This is one of a group of six courses that together lead to a Douglas College Certificate in Teaching and Tutoring English as a Second Language to Adults. During this course, students develop practical skills needed in a teaching career. They apply theory to practice by planning and teaching mini-lessons and develop classroom management and communication skills. Students also develop reflective practice strategies necessary to ongoing teacher development and learn to conduct themselves professionally in the teaching workplace.

TESL Teaching Practicum

The practicum is one of a group of six courses that together lead to a Douglas College Certificate in Teaching and Tutoring English as a Second Language to Adults. During this course, students spend 20 hours in experienced ESL instructors’ classrooms: ten hours of observation and ten hours of teaching. During the practicum, the sponsor teacher and practicum advisor observe, mentor and evaluate the student teacher in the classroom. Students also attend workshops on specific teaching topics in the general topic areas of teaching resources, individual differences affecting learning, educational technology and professional communication.

Acting for the Stage: Level 1

This course is an exploration of the actor’s internal and external resources for the creation of character. Students participate in scenes and dramatic exercises with emphasis on awareness, prepared improvisation, speech, and movement.

Speech for the Stage

This course is a practical workshop in voice technique including relaxation, breathing, resonance, articulation, speech sounds, vocal power and emotional impulse. The course is designed to equip beginning actors with techniques for use of the voice on stage.

Theatre History I

This is a survey course that explores the roots of the Western theatre tradition. Students will learn about innovations in theatre styles and staging conventions from the Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance periods. By attending live theatre and considering the way historical methods are adapted in contemporary productions, students will develop skills as informed audience members and competent critics. Students will also participate in group discussions of representative plays.

Creative Movement for the Stage

This course is a practical workshop in movement for the actor. It initiates the exploration and development of the body as an instrument for theatrical creativity and interpretation.

Play Production I

This is a practical course in theatre production. There will be active involvement in the Theatre Department productions as a production assistant and/or actor. Emphasis is on becoming familiar with the requirements and duties related to the myriad jobs involved in professional theatre production.

Acting for the Stage: Level II

This course continues to explore the actor’s internal and external resources for the creation of character. Students participate in scenes and dramatic exercises with emphasis on script analysis and acting styles appropriate to specific plays, playwrights and genres.

Advanced Speech for the Stage

This course is a practical workshop in advanced speech in which the student practices the basic techniques learned in THEA 1111. Emphasis will be placed on the reading and interpretation of prose, drama, and poetry.

Theatre History II

This is a survey course that explores Western theatre from the 17th Century to the 20th Century. Students will learn about the innovations in theatre styles and staging conventions that have occurred since the Renaissance. By attending live theatre productions, students will strengthen their critical skills and gain an appreciation for the way historical methods are adapted in contemporary productions. Students will also participate in group discussions of representative plays.

Advanced Problems in Stage Movement

This course is a practical workshop in movement for the actor. It continues the exploration and development of the body as an instrument for theatrical creativity and interpretation. A greater understanding of character physicalization in relation to acting is emphasized. Work in dance techniques and stylized movement is also included.

Play Production II

This is a practical course in theatre production. There will be active involvement in the Theatre Department productions as a production assistant and/or actor. Emphasis is on becoming familiar with the requirements and duties related to the myriad jobs involved in professional theatre production.

Acting for the Stage: Level III

This course continues to explore the actor’s internal and external resources for the creation of character. Students participate in scenes and dramatic exercises with emphasis on script analysis, historical research, and acting styles appropriate to specific plays, playwrights, and genres.

Voice & Movement on Stage

This course is a practical workshop in the use of body/voice as an instrument for theatrical creativity and interpretation. It is designed to reinforce the vocal and physical tools already acquired by the student actor and to guide the integration of these techniques into the reactive dramatic situation in order to find the organic reality of a character.

Play Production III

This is a practical course in theatre production. There will be active involvement in the Theatre Department productions as a production assistant and/or actor. Emphasis is on becoming familiar with the requirements and duties related to the myriad jobs involved in professional theatre production.

Acting for Film

This course introduces students to the vocabulary and techniques unique to acting for the camera (film and video). Instruction will focus on applying and adapting stage acting techniques to film, identifying and practicing vocal, physical, and emotional exercises to create a film acting technique, and making students familiar with current industry standards and terminology with regard to the actor’s craft in film and television.

Voice & Movement on Stage II

This course is a practical workshop. It continues the development of the body/voice as an instrument for theatrical creativity and interpretation. It is designed to further reinforce the vocal and physical tools already acquired by the student actor; to guide the integration of these techniques into the creative dramatic situation (in either theatre, film, or television); and to find the organic reality of a character.

Play Production IV

This is a practical course in theatre production. There will be active involvement in the Theatre Department productions as a production assistant and/or actor. Emphasis is on becoming familiar with the requirements and duties related to the myriad jobs involved in professional theatre production.

Advanced Performance and Production I

This is a practical , advanced, independent study course in theatrical performance and production.
Students will be involved in the Theatre
Department productions in one of the following roles: Dramaturge, Assistant to the Director, Choreographer, Musical Director, Voice/Movement Coach, Actor, Theatre Manager, or other appropriate position as identified by the student in consultation with the Theatre Department. Guided studies projects are supervised and evaluated by a faculty member.
Before registering, students must submit an
application for approval of their guided studies project to the Coordinator of the Theatre Department.

Advanced Performance and Production II

This is a practical , advanced, independent study course in theatrical performance and production.
Students will be involved in the Theatre
Department productions in one of the following roles: Dramaturge, Assistant to the Director, Choreographer, Musical Director, Voice/Movement Coach, Actor, Theatre Manager, or other appropriate position as identified by the student in consultation with the Theatre Department. Guided studies projects are supervised and evaluated by a faculty member.
Before registering, students must submit an
application for approval of their guided studies project to the Coordinator of the Theatre Department.

Advanced Performance and Production III

This is a practical , advanced, independent study course in theatrical performance and production.
Students will be involved in the Theatre
Department productions in one of the following roles: Dramaturge, Assistant to the Director, Choreographer, Musical Director, Voice/Movement Coach, Actor, Theatre Manager, or other appropriate position as identified by the student in consultation with the Theatre Department. Guided studies projects are supervised and evaluated by a faculty member.
Before registering, students must submit an
application for approval of their guided studies project to the Coordinator of the Theatre Department.

On-line Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition

This online course is for therapeutic recreation (TR) practitioners with at least two years of experience in the TR field who are preparing to earn credit toward a therapeutic recreation credential. Students will work with an instructor within an online environment and will learn how to use various methods of communication to support their completion of a wide range of prior learning assessments.

Therapeutic Recreation Foundations

This course introduces the philosophical and theoretical concepts of therapeutic recreation. The theoretical concepts are examined and applied in the form of therapeutic recreation service models, which provide direction for the development and delivery of therapeutic recreation. Attitude development is explored while looking at sensitive terminology and empowerment of all individuals. The therapeutic recreation process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation is introduced and applied in examining a broad range of consumer services. The development of therapeutic recreation as a profession is also addressed.

Leisure and Community Recreation

In this course we introduce concepts and theories of leisure and recreation and examine how Canadian society understands and values leisure and recreation. Understanding leisure and recreation service delivery, differences in leisure involvement, diversity issues, and benefits and constraints of participation informs professional practice and provides context for exploring emerging perspectives of leisure and recreation.

Wellness: Health Promotion in Therapeutic Recreation

This course provides an introduction to health promotion theories and practices. As a foundation, students study the homeostasis of the physical body systems. This ecological perspective is then developed with an emphasis on the interconnectedness of the physical, psychosocial and spiritual dimensions of health. Students move from theory to practice by exploring a range of health promotion interventions, which can be applied in the profession of therapeutic recreation.

Professional Skills and Person-Centred Approaches in Therapeutic Recreation

This course will introduce the emerging TR professional to important values, ethics and skills that guide TR practice. Awareness of person-centred practice that includes being strength-based, becoming culturally conscious, and developing an understanding of self-reflective practice are a strong foundation of effective TR service delivery.

Recreation Program Planning

This course examines the theories and strategies used in the organization and delivery of leisure and recreation programs and services. Students will apply the total program planning process including: needs assessment, program design, implementation strategies and leadership and evaluation of recreation programs.

Recreation Leadership I

This course is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge, skills and practical applications required to lead leisure and recreation activities across the lifespan. Throughout the course, the learner will be encouraged to develop leadership skills through active participation in physical, creative and expressive arts, providing opportunities to practice and reflect.

Principles and Practices of Health

This course examines health and wellness from individual and social perspectives. Principles, practices and approaches related to individual and community health are examined, with a particular emphasis on the core concepts of health promotion discussing the broad determinants of health, health inequities and their relevance to leisure and therapeutic recreation. A range of health promotion interventions are explored.

Communication Skills for Recreation and Health Professionals

This course focuses on the principles and practices of effective interpersonal communication. Learners will increase their self-awareness and communication skills and be able to explain and use the interpersonal communication process. The impact of technology, culture and gender on language and relationships will be explored. Learners will be introduced to helping skills including attending, paraphrasing, questioning, empathy and summarizing. Learners will be able to apply these skills through conversational leisure interviews.

Flexible Completion

This course provides opportunities for individualized study, which meet the learning needs of students who are transferring credit from another institution or program and/or are challenging courses through prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR). Working with program faculty, students will develop and complete assignments/projects/portfolios, which meet individually identified criteria and specific learning outcomes from one or more THRT courses.

Introduction to the Therapeutic Recreation Process

This course introduces the therapeutic recreation process with an emphasis on the necessary competencies of the recreation therapy assistant. Therapeutic recreation standards of practice in relation to the TR process are explored, including medical terminology and interdisciplinary communication. Students will gain skills in interpreting program protocols and individual program plans, comprehending assessment data, writing goals and objectives, documenting client attendance and progress, and gathering client feedback.

Therapeutic Recreation Process I

This course introduces the therapeutic recreation process with an emphasis on the role of the recreation therapist in assessment, documentation, and evaluation. Therapeutic recreation standards of practice in relation to the TR process are explored in depth. Topics regarding medical terminology, interdisciplinary communication, assessment methods, and documentation methods are thoroughly explored. Students will gain skills in designing client assessments, evaluations, and individual program plans, as well as documenting client progress.

Inclusive Leisure Practice

In this course, we will examine historical and contemporary theories and models for inclusive leisure and recreation and consider implications for practice. Practical strategies for enhancing citizenship and belonging for persons with disabilities through personal leisure identities will be explored using person-centered planning and community building processes. Students will be actively engaged in class discussion to explore diverse cultural and Indigenous approaches to inclusive leisure and engagement with community organizations.

Valuing Diversity: Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health

In this introductory course, we explore concepts and skills necessary to work in the field of mental health, focusing on therapeutic recreation interventions. Topics will include examination of historical, contemporary and emerging perspectives of mental illness etiology, treatment and support; national and provincial mental health and addiction strategies; current models for the classification and treatment of illness; and strengths based therapeutic recreation best practices.

Older Adulthood: Psychosocial Issues and Therapeutic Recreation

This course examines the impact psychosocial impairments and loss of cognitive function has on quality of life and independence in older adulthood. Dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease, and changes in social structure and supports are addressed in depth. The impact of economic structure, social structures, and societal attitudes, including ageism, on the life of older adults is examined. Innovative therapeutic recreation interventions, current models, and resources for older adults with dementia are explored.

Physical Fitness: Theory and Application in Therapeutic Recreation

Students will examine principles of physical fitness and the components of health-related fitness, skill-related fitness, and functional fitness. Physical literacy and health promotion techniques will be explored, along with theories and models of lifestyle behaviour change. Students will design, lead, and evaluate individual and group fitness programs for people of different ages and abilities within Therapeutic Recreation settings.

Therapeutic Recreation Practice I: Diploma

In this diploma practicum course, students engage in experiential learning by working alongside practitioners and participants in selected sites under supervision. Students will actively observe, participate, plan and lead individual and group therapeutic recreation activities and will integrate and reflect on their educational and professional experiences throughout the practicum.

Recreation Leadership II

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the theoretical foundation for understanding and leading effective groups. The theory of groups and group dynamics will be explored as well as factors influencing effective and ineffective groups. Useful leadership strategies will be practiced and strategies for effective decision making and problem solving will be applied to group facilitation techniques.

Therapeutic Recreation and Physical and Developmental Disabilities

In this course students will gain an appreciation of the strengths and diversities of persons living with physical and developmental disabilities. Therapeutic Recreation intervention and implementation strategies and techniques will be used to explore disability and disease related changes a person experiences when acquiring disability. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health is considered in its relationship to therapeutic recreation practice.

Older Adulthood: Chronic Health Conditions and TR

This course explores chronic health conditions experienced in older adulthood. Current research and best practices will be examined and used to facilitate therapeutic recreation interventions that can improve quality of life and enable one to age well with a chronic health condition. In addition, the role of therapeutic recreation within models for chronic disease prevention and management will be explored.

Therapeutic Recreation Practice II: Diploma

In this second diploma practicum course, students continue to engage in experiential learning through supervised work alongside practitioners and participants in selected sites. Students have an increased level of independence and will continue to actively observe, participate in, plan, and lead individual and group therapeutic recreation activities. Students will engage in self-reflective practice and will integrate and reflect on their professional experiences throughout the practicum while demonstrating critical thinking skills.

Therapeutic Recreation Practice: Degree

In this degree practicum course, students engage in experiential learning through supervised work alongside practitioners and participants in selected sites. Students integrate theory and philosophy with professional practice. Students will observe and conduct assessments and will design, implement and evaluate individual and group program plans. Demonstration of activity analysis and adaptation will be assessed as students lead small group activities. Throughout practicum, students will establish effective working relations with TR practitioners and interdisciplinary teams that offer therapeutic recreation and health promotion services.

Managing Stress: Principles and Strategies For Health Promotion

This course builds upon previously acquired knowledge of health and offers a mind/body perspective in its examination of the nature of stress and health promotion practices. Principles of integrative and complementary medicine are applied to the design and delivery of individual and group recreation health promotion interventions. Students will have the opportunity to develop depth in one area of health promotion.

Advanced Interpersonal Skills in Leisure Counselling

This course builds upon a foundation of basic communication and helping skills , enabling students to effectively provide advanced leisure counselling services. A focus is on reflective practice in developing oneself into a resilient practitioner. Application of therapeutic recreation assessment practices will set the foundation for students to provide leisure counselling services for both individuals and groups in therapeutic recreation and health promotion settings.

Recreation Leadership III: Advanced Leadership and Group Processes in Therapeutic Recreation

In this course, the study of group process and group work practice is taken to a more advanced level as students analyze the relationship between group theory and practice. Group assessment and co-facilitation skills are demonstrated. Ethical group work practice, experiential education concepts, and advanced leadership skills will be applied as students design, implement, and evaluate a Therapeutic Recreation proposal and program.

Community Development Concepts and Applications in Health and Social Services

In this course we apply an ecological perspective to explore the nature and process of community systems and approaches to planning. Experientially we explore meanings of community, capacity building, social capital, inclusion and belonging, citizen power, and social change. Through active involvement in class discussions and engagement with community organizations, we examine various approaches to community development in health and social services settings by applying leisure, recreation and therapeutic recreation concepts and practices. This course is eligible for the Global Competency Certificate.

Research Methods and Implementation

This course provides guidelines and skills to enable neophyte practitioner researchers to move comfortably through a process of scientific inquiry. Students will learn the methodological, technical, and ethical demands of doing applied or practitioner-led research. Students will conceptualize and design a research project and learn specific research skills that will enable them to deal effectively with many of the research and evaluation issues that confront them as they work with multi-disciplinary health and recreation teams.

Management of Therapeutic Recreation in Health and Social Services

This course introduces the theory and practice of management in therapeutic recreation. The course is designed to prepare students with skills, knowledge, and applied experiences to become effective practicing therapeutic recreation managers in health and social service settings. The universal functions of management will be addressed including planning, organizing, leading and controlling.

TR Process II: Leisure Education & Program Planning

This course provides an in-depth exploration of program planning within the context of leisure education. Leisure education concepts, such as leisure literacy, leisure research, and Therapeutic Recreation models and theories will be addressed. Students will gain advanced skills in program planning that will prepare them to lead, manage, and facilitate therapeutic recreation programs.

Leisure and Health Promotion

This course builds upon the foundational concepts of health, health promotion, health determinants, and population health. This requires an in-depth exploration of interdisciplinary meanings and measures of health and includes an examination of the relationship between risk factors, including stress and health behaviours, and the fundamental causes of ill health and disease. The interconnections between health promotion and therapeutic recreation practice are discussed and applied with examples of current models, strategies and interventions.

Current Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation and Health Promotion

This course examines current issues and trends in Therapeutic Recreation. Course content, discussions, and projects explore diverse local and global perspectives on topics relevant to the Therapeutic Recreation profession. Topic examples include but are not limited to professionalization, advocacy, diverse client groups, and healthcare issues in Canada. This course is offered online.