Overview

The School of Performing Arts provides a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment for students passionate about Music, Dance Studies, and Theatre Arts. Our undergraduate programs blend academic rigor with hands-on creative experiences to nurture artistic talents and develop professionals ready to impact the global arts scene. These programs celebrate diversity in performance traditions, combining cultural heritage with contemporary practices to prepare students for both local and international opportunities.

 

Aims & Objectives

Our undergraduate programs are designed to:

• Foster creativity, innovation, and critical thinking in the performing arts.
• Equip students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for professional careers in the arts industry.
• Promote cultural understanding and appreciation of local and global performance traditions.
• Empower students to become leaders, educators, and advocates for the performing arts.
• Contribute to the preservation and advancement of Ghanaian and African performing arts traditions.

 

Tuition Method

We adopt a multidisciplinary teaching approach that combines:

• Lectures and Seminars: To provide foundational knowledge in the arts, culture, and related fields.
• Practical Training: Through workshops, rehearsals, and performances in our state-of-the-art studios and theatres.
• Experiential Learning: Including fieldwork, internships, and collaborative projects to expose students to real-world industry practices.
• Research and Creativity: Encouraging students to explore innovative ideas and conduct research that contributes to the development of the performing arts.
• Student-Led Productions: Offering opportunities for students to apply their skills in directing, acting, choreography, and production management.

 

Entry Requirement

To gain admission to the School of Performing Arts, applicants must:

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three electives subjects.

The programme is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts with aggregate 24 or better. They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.

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The School welcomes students from diverse backgrounds who are eager to explore the transformative power of the performing arts and contribute to the field through creativity and scholarship.