Humber Polytechnic

Comedy: Writing and Performance

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Program Information

School:Humber Polytechnic
Faculty:Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Acting
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Description:You'll learn how to be funny both behind the scenes and in front of the camera at Humber's new state-of-the-art Cultural Hub, a world-class, technology-rich teaching and performance space. In the first ten weeks of each semester, you'll attend our studio learning intensive, followed by four weeks in which you will produce varied performances. And, every week you'll get the opportunity to perform stand-up at YukYuk's Comedy Club in Toronto. Not only will you study acting, improvisation and writing, you'll learn how to make social media comedy content for platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, and you'll train with expert comedians, writers and social media influencers.
URL:Comedy: Writing and Performance at Humber Polytechnic
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $17,223

Cost is an approximation for a single year of study.
Careers:PlaywrightsAuthors and WritersActors and Comedians

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:


- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:


- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)


- Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above


or


Mature student status


or


College or university transfer status

Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0]
Additional Admission Requirements:

    Applicants can choose ONE of the following:



    • Theatrical Monologue: Applicants will perform a short theatrical monologue
    • Standup Routine: Applicants will perform two minutes of original standup comedy. There are no restrictions on topics or language
    • Comic Writing Sample: Applicants can submit a comic writing sample. The writing sample may be a sketch (2-5 pages), scene (2-5 pages) or short story (400-1000 words)

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on November 12, 2024