IB Theatre Arts & Psychology Option

The IB Theatre Arts & Psychology option is new at Champlain St-Lambert. It is designed to offer you a dynamic and flexible approach to theatre as a composite art and to allow you to come to certain insights about both the human mind and the human condition as they play themselves out on the stage of daily life. This option will give you a global exposure to the theatre arts, encourage and nurture your individual creative process, and teach you how to study life. The IB Theatre Arts & Psychology option will prepare you for admission to most Bachelor of Arts programs, including Communications, Performing Arts (Theatre), and Psychology.

During the course of Theatre Arts curriculum, you will learn about the processes of theatrical production - from page to stage. As such, you will be introduced to play writing, direction, choreography, musical direction, stage management, administration, and promotion. You will also learn acting techniques and develop at least one of the following technical skills: set, light, costume, sound, music, make-up design, or construction.

In addition to developing practical skills, you will gain knowledge of the major developments and techniques in the theatrical history of more than one culture, learn to interpret play scripts analytically and imaginatively, and develop research skills. You will also have the opportunity to practice being a theatre critic of live performances which IB Theatre Arts & Psychology students will attend as a group.

The Psychology curriculum will provide you with a way to view the world. Everyday, we look to Psychology to shed some light on the various phenomena that surround us, from business practices to historical events. In this IB option, you will learn how to view events and behaviour from a different perspective, and about the relationship between Psychology and the other disciplines.

At the heart of the IB Theatre Arts & Psychology option is a sense of le jeu, the art of imaginative play as it extends our knowledge of ourselves and the society in which we live or view through this ancient art. If you want to understand what's being said and want to be able to say something yourself, then the IB Theatre Arts & Psychology option at Champlain St-Lambert is where you'll want to be.

The Program
What our students have to say
Diploma Requirements
Fees
Special Admission Requirements
Minimum Admission Requirement
Information and Application Forms
Application Deadline

THE PROGRAM

Champlain St-Lambert students have the unique opportunity to enroll in the internationally recognized IB Diploma Program. Students who complete this two-year program automatically receive the Quebec Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC).

The IB is a two-year pre-university program providing students with a broad and rigorous education in Languages and Literature, Mathematics, Experimental Sciences, Social Sciences and the Humanities. The IB Diploma is an excellent preparation for students intending to pursue studies in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Law, Medicine, Social Sciences and Commerce, either at home or abroad. The comprehensive course of study for the Diploma provides students with a well-rounded education.

The IB Program is designed for students who are self-disciplined, motivated and interested in an enriched and challenging CEGEP education. IB students take all their academic courses together and participate in off-campus cultural and scientific activities.

What some of our students have to say about the IB Program at Champlain St-Lambert:

"The IB is a great program that offers a wide variety of topics in its curriculum. This encourages us to get involved in our own education, learning and understanding the world around us." -Scott Owen IB Science Currently attending McGill University

"The IB is a rewarding program in every way. Students know that they are involved in a program that is not only challenging, but that it is one of the most well-known programs in the world. The fact that students fulfill international criteria makes us proud and leads us to a deeper search for success." -Pascale Laroche IB Commerce Currently attending McGill University

"The IB is a challenging program, but it is certainly a good preparation for university studies. With the support of the teachers and other IB students, the program is much easier than one might believe. I really enjoy being in the program." - Man-Yee Lee IB Science Currently attending Concordia University

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

Students generally follow seven courses per semester. The program will include courses in Mathematics, the Theory of Knowledge, English and French. Depending on the IB program selected, students will also follow courses in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Philosophy, Psychology and Economics.

In addition to the courses in the above disciplines, students are required to:

1. Participate in creative, artistic, physical or community service activities (three to four hours per week).

2. Complete an extended essay, with faculty supervision, on a topic selected by the student.

In addition to regular tests and examinations each semester, students will write one set of IB examinations at the end of the two-year program. These examinations are externally set and assessed.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE FEES

The International Baccalaureate Program involves costs which are not funded by the Provincial government. Students pay IB examination and administrative fees of $400 per semester ($800 per year). Financial assistance is available through the Quebec Loans and Bursaries Program. Application forms are available at the College.

In addition to the IB fees, there is a student activity fee paid by ALL Champlain students.

Please note: Fees are accurate at time of publication and are subject to change without notice.

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IB

In addition to the minimum CEGEP admission requirements described overleaf, applicants to the IB program should have a minimum overall average of 80%, and a good grounding in both English and French.

Students considering one of the Science IB programs should have completed Math 536, Chemistry 534 and Physics 534 with a minimum grade of 80% in each of these subjects.

Students applying to the Commerce IB Program should have completed Mathematics 536 with a minimum grade of 80%.

Students who have completed an enriched curriculum, such as ISA or TAG, will receive priority consideration for admission into one of the IB programs offered at Champlain St-Lambert. Students with an 80% average or higher in such a program will be offered admission automatically.

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Diploma of Secondary School Studies or the equivalent, including Mathematics 536. IB Science students must also have Chemistry 534 and Physics 534.

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORMS

More detailed information is contained in the International Baccalaureate Handbook available at the Admissions Office or at your high school Guidance Office.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

March 1st for the Fall semester.