Programmes

Programme description: –

The Department of Performing Arts and Film Studies offers courses in specialised areas, such as Theatre History, Dramatic Theory and Criticism, Directing, Acting, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Technical Theatre, Theatre Management, Cinematography, Theory, Editing, Dance Choreography, Dance Analysis and Criticism, Dance History, Media and Film Studies, African Music Ensemble, Performance Workshop, Ethnomusicology and Orchestration, among others.

BASIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTED DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

General Admission requirements into the Arts Faculty are as follows:

• University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME): 4-Year Degree Programme:

The Senior Secondary School Certificate Education (SSSCE) with credit in five relevant subject areas, including English Language and Literature in English is the relevant qualification for admission into the 4-year degree programme. The SSSCE should give a clear indication of its equivalents with the West African School Certificate (WASC) or the General Certificate of Examination (GCE) Ordinary Level and the National Examinations Council (NECO). In addition to this, an acceptable score at the Joint Matriculation Examination (JME) is required.

• Direct Entry (DE): 3-Year Degree Programme:

1. Two passes at the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level or its equivalent, with credit passes in three other subjects in the West African School Certificate (WASC) or General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level or National Examinations Council (NECO).
2. Two passes at the Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Examination or the equivalent, with school Certificate Credit passes or its equivalent in three other subjects.

In addition to the above admission requirements, others are Secondary School Level Credits or its equivalent, including English Language (for the 4-year programme) or higher qualifications, or a Diploma in Theatre Arts, in addition to the required credits (for the 3-year programme). Credits earned at the SSSCE Level or its equivalent should be discreetly chosen from amongst the subjects in the Arts, Social Sciences and the Sciences. This is with due regard to the specific nature of the discipline of the Theatre Arts with its Social Sciences, Science and Arts. Besides, Theatre Arts has not yet begun to feature as a subject at the primary and secondary school levels of Nigerian Education.

• Duration of Programme:

The programme is designed to run for a minimum of eight (8) semesters for UTME candidates and six (6) semesters for direct entry candidates. The maximum period for a candidate to complete any of the programmes is 12 semesters and 10 semesters for UTME and Direct entry candidates respectively.

• Graduation Requirements

A student shall qualify for the award of a degree when he/she has:

1. Completed and passed ALL the courses he/she registered for, including all compulsory courses and required/elective courses as may be offered by the University/Faculty:
2. Obtained a minimum CGPA specified by the University but not less than 1.5
3. Earned minimum credit units of not less than 120 for UTME and 90 for DE candidates.

The faculty graduation requirements stipulate that the entire degree programme lasts four years (eight semesters) for UTME or three years (six semesters) for the A Level or Diploma in Theatre Arts/Performing Arts students. Twelve (12) of the elective units must be obtained outside the department before a student can graduate. Degree classification is as approved by the University Senate.