Explore all aspects of contemporary design, making and management for theatre and live performance, including scenic and costume design, construction, lighting, audio and emerging creative technologies; site specific design; production and stage management, and producing. Complete a work placement and a self-directed capstone project. Through enhanced promotion of collaboration and innovation you will work alongside emerging artists, designers, animators, filmmakers and performers. You’ll study in dedicated facilities including the proscenium stage, black box theatre, rehearsal halls, dance studios, light and sound lab, scene shop and costume workshops. You’ll learn from visiting directors, choreographers and designers, along with a highly skilled team of full-time faculty and staff with years of professional and/or academic experience. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to work in design and production of large corporate events, live concert events and innumerable theatrical and dance settings.

Bachelor of Performance: Production (BFA) at Ryerson University
The Performance: Production (BFA) at Ryerson University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Toronto, Canada. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on May 13, 2027.
About Bachelor of Performance: Production (BFA)
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Performance: Production (BFA) at Ryerson University
Entry Requirements
English Requirements
- PTEMin 60
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 92
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Performance: Production (BFA) at Ryerson University
How to Apply for Bachelor of Performance: Production (BFA) at Ryerson University
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Alternate Program Choices: Applicants wishing to be considered for more than one program at Ryerson must include all program choices on the applicable application form. By doing this, students are automatically considered equally for each individual program
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- Supporting Documents
- Non-Academic Requirements
- Proof of English Language Proficiency
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