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The curriculum will bridge the gap created by the scarcity of highly trained manpower in the Performing Arts and Film Industry. The curriculum will also increase access to Higher Education in the country and professionalism in the industry.

The graduands should be able to offer high-quality, integrated and market-driven skills, research and extension services. They should also be capable of enhancing the learning and development of budding artists, the quality of performances for stage, on television and film, thus social and economic development of the creative industry. The graduands will create opportunities, take on appropriate professional positions in the performing arts and film industry upon graduation, for development to enhance individual well-being and growth in the creative industry.

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• Performing (Acting, Directing, Producing)
• Production Design (Lighting, Set Design, Costume & Make-up)
• Film Technical Elements (Camera Techniques,Sound, Lighting, Cinematography)
• Post Production (Editing, Graphic Design, Colour grading.)
• Producing (Production Management, Executive Producing, Project Management, Marketing and Distribution)

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Students who have just completed their form 4 or grade 12 exams.
Persons with experience in the film or performing arts. Proof of experience in the creative industry in any of the specialization areas.
Those who want to increase their knowledge in film and performing arts.

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Candidates shall only be admitted to the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Film Technology and Performing Arts if they have satisfied the minimum entry requirements of the university as specified below:

• KCSE with minimum pass of C Plus (C+), or
• KACE with at least 2 Principal Passes and 1 Subsidiary or KACE with at least 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiary Passes or their equivalent
• Diploma in Film Studies/Theatre, Journalism /Mass Communication or any other related course from a recognized university

Duration & Structure of The Programme

The duration of the programme is 9 semesters. This can be 4years for the government Sponsored Students doing semesters. Or 3 years for the Self Sponsored Students doing trimesters.

Mode of Delivery of The Programme/Course

This is a fulltime programme.

The Course is highly practical thus demands for physical attendance classes. Some of the units are however blended with both physical and virtual modes.

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Government Sponsored Students (GSS)

SEMESTER I	SEMESTER II
KCAU 009: Health Awareness and Life Skills KCAU 007: Communication Skills BFPA 100: Theatre History BFPA 101: Principles of Stage Acting BFPA 102: History of Film BFPA 103: Basic Video Camera Operations	KCAU 003: Information Literacy KCAU 004: Computer Literacy BFPA 104: The Art of Story Telling BFPA 105: Introduction to Dance Skills BFPA 106: Film Genres BFPA 107: Acting for TV and Film BFPA 108: Fundamentals of Film Making

Self Sponsored Students (SSS)

Trimester I	Trimester II	Trimester III
KCAU 009: Health Awareness and Life Skills KCAU 007: Communication Skills BFPA 100: Theatre History BFPA 101: Principles of Stage Acting BFPA 102: History of Film BFPA 103: Basic Video Camera Operations	KCAU 003: Information Literacy KCAU 004: Computer Literacy BFPA 104: The Art of Story Telling BFPA 105: Introduction to Dance Skills BFPA 106: Film Genres BFPA 107: Acting for TV and Film BFPA 108: Fundamentals of Film Making	KCAU 005: Entrepreneurship BFPA 200: Photography & Design BFPA 201: Basic Video Editing BFPA 202: Playwrighting I BFPA 203: Stage Directing I BFPA 204: Theatre Criticism BFPA 205: Principles of Advertising

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Government Sponsored Students (GSS)

SEMESTER I	SEMESTER II
KCAU 005: Entrepreneurship BFPA 200: Photography & Design BFPA 201: Basic Video Editing BFPA 202: Playwrighting I BFPA 203: Stage Directing I BFPA 204: Theatre Criticism BFPA 205: Principles of Advertising	BFPA 206: Film for Development BFPA 207: Media and Culture BFPA 208: Film Theory and Criticism BFPA 209: Screenwriting Short BFPA 210: Directors Craft I BFPA 211: Psychodrama BFPA 212: Costume and Make-Up Design

Self Sponsored Students (SSS)

Trimester I	Trimester II	Trimester III
BFPA 206: Film for Development BFPA 207: Media and Culture BFPA 208: Film Theory and Criticism BFPA 209: Screenwriting Short BFPA 210: Directors Craft I BFPA 211: Psychodrama BFPA 212: Costume and Make-Up Design	PERFORMING ARTS OPTION KCAU 006: Culture for Sustainable Development BAPA 300: Research Methodology BAPA 301: Fundamentals of Theatre Marketing BAPA 302: Playwriting II BAPA 303: Lighting in Theatre BAPA 304: Music and Sound in Theatre BAPA 305: Advanced Stage Acting FILM OPTION KCAU 006: Culture for Sustainable Development BAFT 300: Research Methodology BAFT 301: Advanced Video Camera Operations BAFT 302: Documentary and Non-Fiction Film BAFT 303: Feature Screenplay BAFT 304: Advanced Makeup BAFT 305: Advanced Video Editing	PERFORMING ARTS OPTION BAPA 306: Stage Directing II BAPA 307: Puppet Theatre BAPA 308: Drama Therapy BAPA 309: Entertainment Law and Ethics: Theatre BAPA 310: Theatre for Development BAPA 311: Radio Theatre BAPA 312: Industrial Attachment FILM OPTION BAPA 306: Directors Craft II BAPA 307: Graphic Design and Visual Effects BAPA 308: Lighting Techniques in Film BAPA 309: Sound Design BAPA 310: Production Design BAPA 311: Producers Craft BAPA 312: Industrial Attachment

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Government Sponsored Students (GSS)

SEMESTER I	SEMESTER II
PERFORMING ARTS OPTION
KCAU 006: Culture for Sustainable Development BAPA 300: Research Methodology BAPA 301: Fundamentals of Theatre Marketing BAPA 302: Playwriting II BAPA 303: Lighting in Theatre BAPA 304: Music and Sound in Theatre BAPA 305: Advanced Stage Acting	BAPA 306: Stage Directing II BAPA 307: Puppet Theatre BAPA 308: Drama Therapy BAPA 309: Entertainment Law and Ethics: Theatre BAPA 310: Theatre for Development BAPA 311: Radio Theatre BAPA 312: Industrial Attachment
FILM OPTION
KCAU 006: Culture for Sustainable Development BAFT 300: Research Methodology BAFT 301: Advanced Video Camera Operations BAFT 302: Documentary and Non-Fiction Film BAFT 303: Feature Screenplay BAFT 304: Advanced Makeup BAFT 305: Advanced Video Editing	BAFT 306: Directors Craft II BAFT 307: Graphic Design and Visual Effects BAFT 308: Lighting Techniques in Film BAFT 309: Sound Design BAFT 310: Production Design BAFT 311: Producers Craft BAFT 312: Industrial Attachment

Self Sponsored Students (SSS)

Trimester I	Trimester II	Trimester III
PERFORMING ARTS OPTION BAPA 400: Psychology in Theatre BAPA 401: Dance Choreography BAPA 402: Costume Creation and Wardrobe Management BAPA 403: Musical Theatre BAPA 404: Children’s Theatre FILM OPTION BAFT 400: Psychology of Film BAFT 401: Cinematography BAFT 402: Animation BAFT 403: Business of Acting BAFT 404: Entertainment Law and Ethics: Film	PERFORMING ARTS OPTION BAPA 405: Theatre Management BAPA 406: Scenography and Technology BAPA 407: Stage Performance BAPA 408: Final Project: Stage Play FILM OPTION BAFT 405: Producing: Business Affairs BAFT 406: Film Marketing and Promotion BAFT 407: Film Scoring BAFT 408: Final Project: Feature Film	ATTACHMENT

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Government Sponsored Students (GSS)

SEMESTER I	SEMESTER II
PERFORMING ARTS OPTION
BAPA 400: Psychology in Theatre BAPA 401: Dance Choreography BAPA 402: Costume Creation and Wardrobe Management BAPA 403: Musical Theatre BAPA 404: Children’s Theatre	BAPA 405: Theatre Management BAPA 406: Scenography and Technology BAPA 407: Stage Performance BAPA 408: Final Project: Stage Play
FILM OPTION
BAFT 400: Psychology of Film BAFT 401: Cinematography BAFT 402: Animation BAFT 403: Business of Acting BAFT 404: Entertainment Law and Ethics: Film	BAFT 405: Producing: Business Affairs BAFT 406: Film Marketing and Promotion BAFT 407: Film Scoring BAFT 408: Final Project: Feature Film

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