Arts du cirque
This program trains performers to master the various disciplines of the circus arts: manipulation, balance, acrobatics and acting, as well as the basics of other performing arts disciplines, such as dance, acting, music, etc. This training is structured around technical and artistic components.
About the program
Program objectives
This program trains individuals to become professional and versatile professional circus performers capable of creating their own acts and characters. Upon completion of the program, graduates must not only excel in one circus discipline or another, they must also master the basics of other stage disciplines such as dance, acting, music, etc.
As such, this particular program centres around two main complementary components: the technical component and the artistic component. The first component involves learning specific techniques as well as developing and training the body. The artistic component, for its part, integrates creative and artistic research and adds a unique, aesthetical element to the technical component.
This particular program consists of very high-level professional training that enables students to master different circus disciplines (manipulation, balancing, acrobatics and aerial performance, and acting) and develop the attitudes, skills and qualities they need to practise their future profession, all while receiving solid basic training and extensive artistic knowledge.
During the first stages of specialized training, students learn to master basic skills and develop their versatility. Then, depending on their personal interests, physical predispositions and artistic quality, they choose between becoming generalists or specialists. Generalists learn to perform a variety of circus techniques while specialists focus mostly on one particular discpline.
Career opportunities
The circus arts sector is growing at an exponential rate. Given the universal nature of this speciality, graduates can essentially work anywhere in the world, in a variety of cultural and artistic contexts. Main performance types and venues include the circus, variety shows, theatre, dance, opera as well as street shows. Circus artists can work independently or as part of shows produced by companies or troupes. They might be part of a collaborative effort, work with a partner of perform alone. If required, they can help create or produce a show.
This program trains individuals to become professional and versatile professional circus performers capable of creating their own acts and characters. Upon completion of the program, graduates must not only excel in one circus discipline or another, they must also master the basics of other stage disciplines such as dance, acting, music, etc.
As such, this particular program centres around two main complementary components: the technical component and the artistic component. The first component involves learning specific techniques as well as developing and training the body. The artistic component, for its part, integrates creative and artistic research and adds a unique, aesthetical element to the technical component.
This particular program consists of very high-level professional training that enables students to master different circus disciplines (manipulation, balancing, acrobatics and aerial performance, and acting) and develop the attitudes, skills and qualities they need to practise their future profession, all while receiving solid basic training and extensive artistic knowledge.
During the first stages of specialized training, students learn to master basic skills and develop their versatility. Then, depending on their personal interests, physical predispositions and artistic quality, they choose between becoming generalists or specialists. Generalists learn to perform a variety of circus techniques while specialists focus mostly on one particular discpline.
Career opportunities
The circus arts sector is growing at an exponential rate. Given the universal nature of this speciality, graduates can essentially work anywhere in the world, in a variety of cultural and artistic contexts. Main performance types and venues include the circus, variety shows, theatre, dance, opera as well as street shows. Circus artists can work independently or as part of shows produced by companies or troupes. They might be part of a collaborative effort, work with a partner of perform alone. If required, they can help create or produce a show.
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
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