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Bachelor of Arts in Film Technology and Performing Arts

    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 I
    Year II
    Year III
    Year IV
    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