Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Film | Department of Performing Arts and Film, CHUSS

Program Code:

DRF

Number of Years:

3

The Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Film was renamed in 2010 when the component of film added.Entry into the program is through any of the following schemes:Direct Entry: applicants must have obtained the ordinary level certificate, or it’s equivalent; two advanced level passes in any arts or science subject of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent obtained at the same sitting.Diploma Holders Scheme: the applicant must hold at least a second-class diploma in music to qualify for the Academic Music Strand or in any field for the Popular and Community music strand, from a recognized institution.Mature Age Scheme: the applicant must have passed the mature age examination set by Makerere University.STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMFirst YearAll the 12 courses are core.Second YearAll together, there are 6 core courses and 13 electives, which are chosen on depending on the specialization option the student has chosen. A student may chose a maximum of one elective per semester from any program or subject, outside the BDRF program, on offer in the department of Music, Dance and Drama as long as s/he meets the requirements and other conditions governing admission into such a course. The course chosen should be seen to enhance the student’s competence in the field of performance.Third YearAll together, there are 6 core courses and 15 electives, which are chosen on depending on the specialization option the student has chosen. A student may chose a maximum of one elective per semester from any program or subject, outside the BDRF program, on offer in the Department of Music, Dance and Drama as long as s/he meets the requirements and other conditions governing admission into such a course. The course chosen should be seen to enhance the student’s competence in the field of performance.LAYOUT OF COURSESKey: L= Lecture Hours. P= Practical Hours. CH= Number of Contact Hours. CU= Credit (Course) Units. FIRST YEARSemester DRF 1101: Foundations of Theatre and Drama (4 credits)DRF 1102: Playmaking (4 credits)DRF 1103: Introduction to Dramatic Literature and Analysis (4 credits)DRF 1104: Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology of Art (3 credits)DRF 1105 Introduction to Scenography (4 credits)DRF 1106 Introduction to Drama in the electronic media (4 credits) Semester IIDRF 1201: History of the Theatre (4 credits)DRF 1202: Acting skills (4 credits)DRF 1203: Comparative Theatre (4 credits)DRF 1204: Introduction to Applications of Theatre (4 credits)DRF 1205: Principles and Techniques of Floor Management (4 credits)DRF 1206: Trends in Film and Television Drama (4 credits) Second Year Semester 1 CoresDRF 2101: African Theatre (4 credits)DRF 2102: Research Methods in Music, Dance and Drama (4 credits)DRF 2103: Forms of Acting (4 credits) ElectivesDRF 2104: Theatre/Drama in Education (4 credits)DRF 2105: Scenic and Costume Design (4 credits)DRF 2106: Introduction to scriptwriting (4 credits) DRF 2107: Camera Operations and Basic Digital Editing (4 credits)* DNC 1102: Dance in Western and Eastern Uganda (4 credits)DRF 2109: Young People’s Theatre (4 credits) *(For students who will offer Theatre for Development option DRF 3108 AND DRF 3208) SEMESTER 2 CoresDRF 2201: Uganda Folklore and Performance (4 credits)DRF 2202: Performance Theory and Criticism (4 credits)DRF 2203: Theory and Practice of Directing ElectivesDRF 2204: Theatre and Liturgy/worship DRF 2205: Theatre Technology and Multimedia (3 credits)DRF 2206: Scriptwriting and Production for Radio (4 credits)DRF 2207: Voice and Movement for Actors (4 credits)DRF 2208: Documentary Film and Drama (4 credits)*DNC 1210: Foundations of Community Dance * (4 credits) *(For students who will offer Theatre for Development option DRF 3108 AND DRF 3208) YEAR THREE Semester One Cores DRF 3101: Uganda Drama and Theatre (4 credits)DRF 3102: Research Report Writing (4 credits)DRF 3103: Theatre Review, Criticism and Documentation (4 credits) ElectivesDRF 3104: Acting In Context (4 credits)DRF 3105 Lighting Design and Sound Design (4 credits)DRF 3106: Scriptwriting for Film and Television (4 credits)DRF 3107 Advanced Digital Editing Practice (4 credits)DRF 3108: Theory and Practice of Theatre for Development (4 credits)MUS 2215: Foundations for Community Music* (3 credits) * This course is available for students taking DRM 3108 SEMESTER 2 CoresDRF 3201: Legal Framework of Performing Arts (4 credits)DRF 3202: Theatre Marketing and Entrepreneurship (4 credits)DRF 3203: Avant/Garde Theatre Forms ElectivesDRF 3204: Acting Project (4 credits) DRF 3205: Stage management Project (4 credits) DRF 3206: Playwriting Project (4 credits) DRF 3207: Camera and Editing Project (4 credits) DRF 3208: Theatre for Development Project (4 credits) DRF 3209: Drama in Education Project (4 credits) DRF 3210: Directing for the Stage (4 credits) DRF 3211: Production for Film and TV Drama (4 credits) DNC 2102: Dance in Central and Northern Uganda (4 credits) *(For students who will offer Theatre for Development optionDRF 3108 AND DRF 3208) Internship: This will be taken in the second or the third year. To be determined by the department and the students chosen area of specialization. It will be assesses at 100% and will cover a period of between 6 & 8 Weeks