| 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
fulfil 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.
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