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Diploma in Comedy Writing and Performance Humber College - Lakeshore Campus Humber College - Lakeshore Campus, Canada

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CAD 16969

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Humber’s Comedy: Writing and Performance diploma program helps you develop your craft while gaining an understanding of the commercial side of the industry. Our faculty is comprised of seasoned, award-winning professionals who are active in the comedy industry. You’ll learn stand-up, improvisation, scriptwriting, sketch comedy and all other aspects of the craft. In addition, the program’s strong alumni network supports you through reunion shows, business opportunities and continued coaching. The program features many mainstage class shows, weekly Humber student shows at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club and Comedy Bar, and an organized showcase at Second City Toronto for scouts, directors and agents with students included on the basis of merit. Upon graduation, you will have the tools you need to embark on an exciting career in one of North America’s fastest growing industries: comedy.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:

  • Produce a variety of comedic materials including sketches, screenplays, sitcoms and variety shows.
  • Prepare and perform stand-up comedy routines.
  • Discover their comedic voices and create materials that stem from these voices.
  • Study both dramatic and comedic performance techniques, and apply those techniques to their own work.
  • Prepare written humorous materials for magazines and newspapers as well as for radio broadcasts.
  • Practice individual and ensemble comedic performances both in the classroom and in comedy centres.
  • Apply the technical requirements of all genres of comedic writing.
  • Respond to improvisation demands and create characters quickly on stage.
  • Evaluate the business of comedy and develop career strategies and contacts.
  • Learn from well-known North American comedic writers and performers and network with those individuals.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 70 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - Band in any two module - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80.0  Minimum Listening - 20.0  Minimum Reading - 20.0  Minimum Writing - 20.0  Minimum Speaking - 20.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 53
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 12 English
    • Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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16969

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100 Waived

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12000 Per year

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