BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CREATIVE ARTS (THEATRE ARTS)
The theatre arts programme focuses on the study of the creative and imaginative use of theatre both within and outside Africa. Theatre is viewed not in isolation but in relation to other art forms (music, fine art, poetry etc), as well as in historical, philosophical, sociological, anthropological and political perspectives. The theatre arts programme is therefore integrative and the student is expected to have a broader perspective of theatre within the community than a less interdisciplinary theatre arts course would provide. In addition the theatre arts programme emphasizes the practical approach to theatre studies, since the student will not only be expected to be able to theorize but also to apply theory to performance, interpretation performances and be involved in actual production in the theatre.
Structure of the Programme
The student will be expected to take a specified number of units distributed as in Table 1, degree programme courses, and elective courses in order to fulfil the requirements of the degree programme.
First Year
First Semester
|
Course Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
THE 100
|
Introduction to Performance (Core)
|
3
|
|
BCS 110
|
Culture and Society (Required)
|
3
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
BCS 100
|
Integration in Performance (Required)
|
3
|
|
THE 110
|
History of Theatre (Core)
|
3
|
Second Year
First Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
BCS 200
|
Art and Communication (Required)
|
3
|
|
THE 200
|
Speech Theory and Practice(Core)
|
3
|
|
THE 210
|
Movement Theory and Practice(Core)
|
3
|
|
THE 271
|
Script Making and Interpretation(Core)
|
3
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
BCS 212
|
Social Theory (Required)
|
3
|
|
THE 230
|
Play Production I(Core)
|
3
|
|
THE 231
|
Issues in Kenyan Theatre(Core)
|
3
|
|
THE 232
|
Theory of Dance (Core)
|
3
|
|
THE 270
|
Theory of Music I (Prequisite for THE 380)
|
3
|
|
THE 224
|
Film Analysis (Elective)
|
3
|
Third Year
First Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units |
|
PHL 311
|
Aesthetics (Required)
|
3
|
|
THE 300
|
Theoritical and Critical Perspectives in Theatre (Core)
|
3
|
|
THE 331
|
Play Production II (Core)
|
3
|
|
THE 380
|
Theory of Music II (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 330
|
Stage Design (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 371
|
Introduction to Dance Practice (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 322
|
Radio Theatre (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 331
|
The Theory and Practice of Children's Theatre (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 325
|
Film Theory and Critism (Elective)
|
3
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
BCA 312
|
Social Science Research Methods (Required)
|
3
|
|
THE 310
|
Indigenous Theatre Practices (Core)
|
3
|
|
THE 336
|
Stage Directing (Core)
|
3
|
|
THE 332
|
Costume Design (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 381
|
Singing Techniques (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 372
|
Dance Practice II (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 326
|
Film Script Writing (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 345
|
Introduction to Animation (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 323
|
An Introduction to Television Drama (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 364
|
Field Attachment
|
3
|
Fourth Year
First Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
BCA 400
|
Discourse of African Arts (Required)
|
3
|
|
THE 400
|
Theatre Research Methods (Core)
|
3
|
|
THE 421
|
Theatre in Education (Core)
|
3
|
|
THE 373
|
Dance Choreography (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 431
|
Music Instrumentation (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 427
|
Acting and Directing in Film (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 413
|
Theatre Workshop Organization (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 450
|
Alternative Theatre (Elective)
|
3
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
BCA 412
|
Planning, Culture and Development (Required)
|
3
|
|
THE 422
|
Theatre in Community Development (Core)
|
3
|
|
THE 430
|
Theatre Project (Core)
|
3
|
|
THE 423
|
Theatre Management and Marketing (Core)
|
3
|
|
THE 432
|
Musical Composition for the Theatre (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 428
|
Photography and Editing in Film (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 478
|
Dance Critism (Elective)
|
3
|
|
THE 437
|
Drama Adjudication (Elective)
|
3
|
Objectives
- To train students in the professional skills of theatre to enable them to serve the community creatively and be able to be either employed or self employed within the entertainment and media industries
- To improve the skills of theatre practitioners and theatre educators in the field who may need professional courses to work competently
- To study, build on and broaden ideas on theatre as a creative force through research and teaching
- To assist in the running of various academic and community assistance programmes in the university and outside the university e.g. drama in education, theatre for community development, and theatre in health seeking behaviour, music for therapy etc
- To serve as a creative pool within the university, tapping and developing creative energies among students and members of staff
Admission Requirements
Candidates must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of the Joint Admission Board (JAB) and of Moil University as stipulated in the Statutes of the university. In addition the applicant must fulfil the requirements for the following JAB clusters: English or Kiswahili
- Maths or any group II
- Any group III
- French or Music or Art and Design
Admission may also be granted to candidates who meet minimum entry requirements of the university and are also holders of a relevant diploma, passed with a credit or distinction, from a recognized college.
Note:The applicant engaged in theatre activities at professional or amateur level will have an added advantage.
Duration of the Programme
The programme shall normally be covered in four academic years (8 semesters).
