Theatre and film production are rapidly taking centre stage in the entertainment industry. The proliferation of micro production units such as local videos and films and the many performances in our towns and villages in the form of community theatre, call for an academic input to enable us to harness the energies and creativities of Kenyans. In order to contribute to the entertainment business and create more jobs for Kenyans, there is need to inject a level of professionalism and strengthen the skills of those engaged in the entertainment and education industries.
The Department, realising this, curently offers courses in theatre and film studies at Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels to meet the increasing demand for all these.
Head of Thematic Area
Members
- Prof. Henry Indangasi
- Prof. Ciarunji Chesaina
- Prof. D H Kiiru
- Prof. Peter Wasamba
- Prof Helen Mwanzi
- Dr. Miriam Musonye
- Dr. Tom Odhiambo
- Dr. Godwin Siundu
- Dr. Joseph Muleka
- Dr. Alina Rinkanya
- Mr. Kimingichi Wabende
Courses
- CLP 101:Introduction to Performance
- CLP 102:History of Theatre
- CLP 103:History of Music and Dance
- CLP 104: Fundamentals of Actor Training
- CLP 201:Technical Production
- CLP 202:Educational Institutions Festivals
- CLP 203:Theories of Performance
- CLP 204:Film History and Movements
- CLP 205:Dramatization of the Oral Narrative I
- CLP 206:Film Genres
- CLP 207:Performance Poetry
- CLP 208:Music Instrumentation
- CLP 209:Dance Drama
- CLP 210:Animation
- CLP 301:Scene Design Workshop
- CLP 303:Costume Design and Make-up Techniques
- CLP 305:Sound Design and Stage Lighting
- CLP 307:Research Methods in Performing Arts
- CLP 309:Critical Approaches in Film
- CLP 311:Performance and Modern Culture
- CLP 313:Dance in Theatre
- CLP 315:Music Making and Performance
- CLP 302:Principles of Directing for Theatre and Film
- CLP 304:Scripting and Script Analysis
- CLP 306:The Components of Film
- CLP 308:Choral Performance
- CLP 310:Dramatization of the Oral Narrative II
- CLP 312:Dance Practice and Choreography
- CLP 314:Discourses on Music in Africa
- CLP 316:Music from the Global South
- CLP 318:Field Attachment
- CLP 401:Theatre for Development
- CLP 403:Marketing Management of Performing Arts
- CLP 405:Professional Theatre in Kenya
Possible Career Opportunites
- Theatre Practioners and Producers
- Film Producers and Directors
- Video Producers and Editors
- Mass Media Practitioners
- Educators
- Publishing and Book Industry