Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Theatre Arts and Film Production in Kenya

Institutions Offering Diploma in Theatre Arts and Film Production

•  Kenyatta University , Nairobi  
  Admission requirements
  
  (i) A mean grade of C at K.C.S.E level or its equivalent.
  
  (ii) Applicants must show proof through certificates or otherwise, that they have been involved in Film or Drama and Theatre Art practice.
  
  (iii) Applicants must satisfy the minimum departmental entry requirements before registering for the specific Diploma OR:
  
  (a) Possess a Certificate in Theatre Arts or Film studies with a minimum of credit pass
  
  (b) P1 teachers with a minimum Division III and teaching experience in performing arts will be considered
  
  
  Program duration: 4 semesters
  
  
  
  Course content
  
  (i) Fundamentals of Screenwriting
  
  (ii) Basic Animation
  
  (iii) The Art of Film Directing
  
  (iv) Stage Production Project
  
  (v) Film Production Project
  
  (vi) Internship/ Attachment
  
  (vii) Basic Dance Skills and Choreography
  
  (viii) Fundamentals of Documentary and Non-Fiction Film
  
  (ix) Basic Sound and Lighting
  
  (x) Basic Photography and Design
  
  (xi) Fundamentals of Theatre and Film Marketing and Management
  
  (xii) Beginning Acting for TV and Film
  
  (xiii) Fundamentals of Stage Directing
  
  (xiv) Basics in Video Camera Operation
  
  (xv) Fundamentals of Audio-Video Editing
  
  (xvi) Introduction to Film Genres
  
  (xvii) Fundamentals of Radio Broadcasting Techniques.
•  St. Paul's University, Limuru  
  Admission Requirements:
  
  -A minimum KCSE grade C- with a C in English
  OR
  -“O” Level division III with a minimum of 38 points with 5 credits, one of which must be either in English Language or Literature in English.
  OR
  -"A‟ Level with 2 principal passes.
  OR
  -D+ in KCSE with additional one-year certificate or above from a college
  OR
  -Equivalents to the above qualifications as determined by St. Paul’s University Senate.
  
  Duration:
  1 academic year (Three Semesters)
•  Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, Nairobi  
  (i) Diploma in Film/ Video Program Production (Production and Directing option)
  
  (ii) Diploma in Film/ Video Program Production (Editing option)
  
  (iii) Diploma in Film/ Video Program Production (Camera option)
  
  (iv) Diploma in Film/ Video Program Production (Sound option)
  
  
  Course requirements
  
  Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English and C- Kiswahili and D+ (plus) in Mathematics or Physics
  
  
  Course duration: 3 years

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