Programmes

Overview of Programmes

The School of Performing Arts offers degree programmes in the areas of Dance Studies, Music and Theatre Arts. All three disciplines offer graduate and undergraduate programmes.

With the exception of Theatre Arts Department, the non- degree diploma programme is offered by the Departments of Music and Dance Studies. The Music Department offers doctoral degrees for prospective students.

The School of Performing Arts combines the three disciplines of Theatre Arts, Music and Dance Studies in the training of Middle and Management level staff of several establishments in Ghana and indeed internationally. It continues to play this role among other obligations and commitments

Programmes Title

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – School of Performing Arts

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programme at the School of Performing Arts is a professionally focused degree that provides intensive training in the performing arts while grounding students in academic study. It equips students with advanced practical skills, creative techniques, and theoretical knowledge for careers in the arts and related industries.

BFA in Dance Studies – Offers rigorous training in traditional and contemporary dance, choreography, dance ethnography, and performance, preparing students as dancers, choreographers, and dance educators.

BFA in Music – Focuses on performance, music theory, ethnomusicology, and composition, nurturing professional musicians, composers, and music educators.

BFA in Theatre Arts – Provides specialization in acting, directing, playwriting, stage design, and applied theatre, preparing students for careers in theatre, film, and cultural production.

The BFA programme combines studio practice, performances, workshops, and academic coursework, producing well-rounded graduates ready to excel in the creative and performing arts industry.

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