Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts & Film

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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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    Intake Periods
  • January
  • May
  • September
    Modes of Study
  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Weekend
Course Overview

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.

Specialization
  • 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)
Who Can Join

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.

Entry Qualifications

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.

    Curriculum Road Map
    Year (1)
    Year (2)
    Year (3)
    Year (4)
    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