Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in the Performing Arts

Course Details

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in the Performing Arts

Description:

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in the Performing Arts programme provides a professional theatre training education which seeks to strengthen the Caribbean identity towards confident artistic expression of Caribbean culture.  Foundation courses in the Performing Arts are supported throughout by discipline-specific courses necessary to develop the artist’s core craft.  Students entering their third year may choose a specialization pathway or take a multi-discipline elective-based pathway to a BFA in the Performing Arts. The BFA programme includes courses which seek to develop entrepreneurial skill in the Cultural Industries and Industry Placements as appropriate.

Mode of Delivery and Duration: Full-time only; Four (4) years

Programme Options:

1. Acting
2. Dance
3. Music/Caribbean Music/Indian Classical Music
4. Theatre Design and Production

Available Full Time:Yes
Available Part Time:No

Programme Venue(s):

1. UTT Campus at NAPA

Entry Requirements

• Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects at CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency level in Grades I or II and  from 1998, Grade III or equivalent GCE O’ Levels including Grades A, B or C in Mathematics and English Language; OR
• A Diploma in a relevant subject area from a recognized institution.  

The following requirements apply to ALL applicants:

A Competitive Audition/Interview as follows:

• Acting, Dance and Music: A competitive audition in the area of specialisation plus an interview
• Theatre Design & Production: Submission of a portfolio plus interview. 

Mature Student Entry:

An applicant who does not satisfy all the stipulated minimum academic or technical qualifications for admission to the programme may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she would need to possess the critical elements of the stipulated qualification and would be assessed by the UTT Programme Head as possessing a combination of qualifications and educational or experiential maturity to enable him/her to successfully participate in the Programme.

**Cost for Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago: TT$64000.00