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Academic Programmes August 29, 2026

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Film

August 29, 20263 min read

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.

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