The rapid expansion of private TV channels and the increase of theatre production and television programming, music videos, advertising and independent films have opened up a vast range of career opportunities for young, professional trained persons/artists to explore. The purpose of this programme is to develop and train individuals in the field of performance arts.
Candidates may major in acting, set design, technical production, costume design, production, stage management or direction in either of two streams i.e. Theatre or Film/TV. The degree is offered in conjunction with an elective in English Literature, Cultural Studies and/or French.

Degree Requirements
To earn the BA (Hons) degree (TFT) candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
1. earn 90 credits in the Department’s prescribed programme of study
2. a demonstration of proficiency satisfactory to the faculty in all required professional
courses.
3. complete the mandatory and elective requirements of the School of Liberal Arts

Each student must successfully complete an approved programme of study which lasts for the duration of four years (eight semesters) .
Semesters 1 and 2 lay the foundation for studies in the performance arts.
Students opt for a Major in either of the three Divisions i.e. Theatre, Film, or TV/Video Studies by the end of semester 4.

Course Codes
Though students will be required to ultimately focus on one of three Divisions: Theatre, Film or TV, the Foundation Year courses are mandatory for all students. Courses carry both letter and numerical codes which designate Divisions and levels :
TFT denotes that the course is relevant for all Divisions
TV denotes that the course is relevant for the TV/ Video Division
F denotes that the course is relevant for the Film Division
* denotes an elective course


Course Numbering
100-199 General undergraduate
200-299 Intermediate
300-399 Advanced
400-above Senior
500-above Graduate studies
Theatre studies form the backbone of the professional degree in the performance arts. The Foundation Year i.e. Semesters I and II concentrate on histories of theatre, film and TV performance and introduce the student to acting techniques. Annual productions establish a platform to test theory with practice.
Subsequent semesters track theories and aesthetics of production while critically examining the ‘script’ and the ‘screenplay’ in the context of shorts, documentaries, and narratives. Hands on workshops address costume craft and scenography skills.
Students select a major by the fourth semester, while an area focus determines selection of relevant courses. Final year projects range from actual filming, written scripts to video productions.
Productions: Public productions of the Dept. are directed by members of the resident faculty, guest directors from the professional theatre, and on occasion by senior students majoring in direction. End semester student productions are graded by a jury comprising faculty from the School and practicing artists.

Apart from theatre activities, TFT has established Starting Line Films, an in house production platform for films and videos.

CAREER PATHS
Production/Direction/ Acting/ Cinematography/Sound and Lighting Techniques/ Editing/ Screenplay writing/Set Design/ Make up and Costume for Theatre, TV Channels, Production houses, Advertising companies and Independent Projects.