Name of Ag. Head Of Department: Prof. Faith I. Ken-Aminikpo
Contact E-mail: faith.aminikpo@uniport.edu.ng
Contact Phone Number(s): 08033415658

 

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND FILM STUDIES

 

All applicants for admission into the Pre-degree programme in Theatre and Film Studies this University are required to pass the combined University of Port Harcourt common Entrance Examination. Furthermore to qualify for registration on admission, every candidate must possess at least three credit level passes including English at WAEC/GCE/NECO. Those who wish to proceed beyond the pre-degree to the B.A. Theatre Arts degree programme must have a minimum of five credits including English at WAEC/GCE/NECO.

 

PRE-DEGREE PROGRAMME COURSES AVAILABLE

S/NO Course Code Course Title
1 001.1 Theatre History
2 002.1 Dramatic Literature
3 003.1 Directing
4 004.1 Acting
5 005.1 Movement and Choreography
6 006.1 Theatre Management
7 007.1 Stagecraft
8 008.1 Costume and make-up
9 009.1 Speech Drill
10 010.1 English Grammar/Composition

 

 

  1. INTRODUCTION

The Theatre Arts Department is established to run courses in Theatre Arts and film studies. The Department currently runs a one-year pre-degree programme and a four year degree programme in Theatre Arts.

 

  1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for admission into the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree programme a pass in JAMB examination with at least FIVE O’Level credits at the SSC or its equivalent examinations is requird. Two of the SSC or its equivalent examinations is required. Two of the SSC equivalent Credits shall be in English Language and literature.

 

  1. FACILITIES FOR STUDIES

These are available as regular classrooms and the Arts Theatre (CRAB)

 

  1. STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME:

 

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

At the end of the third year, and after consultation with staff of the Department including the students records up to date, a student shall be advised to specialize in one of the following areas:

  • Dramatic Literature/Theory
  • Theatre History
  • Directing/Acting
  • Technical Theatre
  • Playwriting
  • Theatre Management