# Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Film

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## Programme Description

Today, theatre and film have become vital communication, educational, and entertainment
tools and a business in Tanzania. However, artists, and filmmakers face many challenges
in accomplishing their tasks ranging from the lack of appropriate skills; 186 inability
of linking their products to the socio-economic and cultural developments taking
place in the country, and hence, adding value and relevance; and marketing and distributing
their final products. Therefore, this is a three-year degree programme which aims
at producing competent graduates who can create, produce, and appreciate theatrical
and film productions at a professional level. Apart from providing general knowledge
and skills on broad spectrums of theatre and film, the programme produces theatre
and film producers. Hence, knowledge and skills in the management of productions
in its various stages is highly emphasized. Skills in acting, directing, writing
and designing for stage and screen, and theories governing theatre and film practices
today are developed. Through theoretical and relatively heavy practical classes,
students are nurtured into competent artists who can create jobs and businesses 
upon their graduation. In addition, the programme also provides students with skills
in film, radio, and television to enable them expand their working platforms and
markets for their works.

## Learning Outcomes

 * Produce and direct theatre and film works.
 * Act for stage and screen.
 * Manage and market the art.
 * Create theatrical, media, and film works.
 * Establish and run businesses related to arts.
 * Work in theatrical, media and film industry.

## Programme Structure

### Year 1

#### Semester one

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  TF 111 |  Fundamentals of Theatre I |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  TF 112 |  Fundamentals of Film and Television |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 113 |  Acting for Stage and Screen I |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 116 |  Cinematography |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  LG 102 |  Communication Skills |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  DS 102 |  Development Perspectives |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  IT 111 |  Information Technology |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  TF 114 |  Popular Music Culture of Tanzania |  Elective |  7.5 |  
 |  TF 115 |  Indigenous Music of Tanzania |  Elective |  7.5 |

#### Semester two

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  TF 121 |  Fundamentals of Theatre II |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  TF 122 |  Acting for Stage and Screen II |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 123 |  Fundamental of Film and Television II |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 125 |  Television and Radio Drama |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  AD 128 |  Principles of Visual Communication |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  TF 124 |  Indigenous Dances of Tanzania |  Elective |  7.5 |  
 |  TF 127 |  Music Practice |  Elective |  7.5 |

### Year 2

#### Semester One

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  TF 211 |  Writing for Stage and Screen I |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 212 |  Theatre for Development I |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 213 |  Editing for Radio and Screen |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 215 |  Directing for the Stage and the Screen I |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  JP 215 |  Television Production I |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 214 |  Music Ensemble |  Elective |  7.5 |  
 |  TF 216 |  Instrumental Instruction I |  Elective |  7.5 |  
 |  TF 217 |  Dance Choreography |  Elective |  7.5 |

#### Semester Two

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  TF 220 |  Field Practical Training |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 221 |  Writing for Stage and Screen II |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 222 |  Theatre for Development II |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 225 |  Directing for the Stage and the Screen II |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  JP 225 |  Television Production II |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  JP 222 |  Radio Production |  Elective |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 224 |  Costume and Makeup Design for the Stage and the Screen |  Elective |  7.5 |  
 |  TF 226 |  Bongo Flavour Musical Appreciation |  Elective |  7.5 |  
 |  TF 227 |  Instrumental Instruction II |  Elective |  7.5 |

### Year 3

#### Semester One

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  TF 311 |  Management and Marketing the Arts |  Other |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 312 |  Film Making I |  Other |  15 |  
 |  TF 313 |  Play Production I |  Other |  15 |  
 |  TF 315 |  Set and Lighting Design for the Stage and Screen |  Other |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 316 |  Contemporary World and African Cinema |  Other |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 314 |  Music and Society |  Other |  7.5 |  
 |  TF 317 |  Dance Composition Project |  Other |  7.5 |  
 |  TF 318 |  Music Making |  Other |  1E+1 |

#### Semester Two

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  TF 321 |  Filmmaking II |  Other |  15 |  
 |  TF 322 |  Play Production II |  Other |  15 |  
 |  TF 323 |  Independent Project |  Other |  15 |  
 |  TF 324 |  Theatre and Film Criticism |  Other |  1E+1 |  
 |  TF 325 |  Contemporary Theatre and Film in Tanzania |  Other |  1E+1 |

## Special Programme Requirements

• The Programme involves practical training (TF 220) for six weeks. • The practical
Training is supposed to be held during the end of semester two of the second year
of study • The practical training will be done at the cost of TZS 420,000.