THEATRE
THEATRE
All applicants for admission into the Pre-degree programme in Theatre Arts this University are
required to pass the combined University of Port Harcourt common Entrance Examination.
Furthermore to qualify for registration on admission, every candidate must possess at least three
credit level passes including English at WAEC/GCE/NECO. Those who wish to proceed beyond
the pre-degree to the B.A. Theatre Arts degree programme must have a minimum of five credits
including English at WAEC/GCE/NECO.
PRE-DEGREE PROGRAMME COURSES AVAILABLE
S/NO Course Code Course Title
1 001.1 Theatre History
2 002.1 Dramatic Literature
3 003.1 Directing
4 004.1 Acting
5 005.1 Movement and Choreography
6 006.1 Theatre Management
7 007.1 Stagecraft
8 008.1 Costume and make-up
9 009.1 Speech Drill
10 010.1 English Grammar/Composition
1. INTRODUCTION
The Theatre Arts Department is established to run courses in Theatre Arts and film studies. The
Department currently runs a one-year pre-degree programme and a four year degree programme
in Theatre Arts.
2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for admission into the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree programme a pass in JAMB
examination with at least FIVE O’Level credits at the SSC or its equivalent examinations is
requird. Two of the SSC or its equivalent examinations is required. Two of the SSC equivalent
Credits shall be in English Language and literature.
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5. COURSE LOAD:
YEAR ONE FIRST SEMESTER
S/NO COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT UNIT
I. GES 104.1 History & Philosophy of Science 2
2. THA.IOO.1 Fundamentals of Theatre Arts 3
3. FLL.III.l Fundamentals of French I 3
4. LAC. I 00.1 Language, Linguistics & Media 3
5. HDS.IOO.I Major World Civilization 3
6. RCS.IOO.I Man and His religion 3
TOTAL CREDIT 17
YEAR ONE SECOND SEMESTER
1. GES 100.1 Communication Skills in English 4
2. GES102.1 Introduction to Logic & Philosophy 2
3. THA 110.2 Movement and Choreography 3
4. FLL 112.2 Fundamentals of French II 3
5 LAC 102.2 Phonetics and Phonology 3
6. EST 120.2 Introduction to the study of Literature 3
TOTAL CREDIT UNITS 18
TOTAL CREDIT UNITS FOR YEAR ONE 37
FIRST SEMESTER YEAR TWO
1. THA 200.1 Theatre History I 3
2 THA 201.1 Tragic Vision I 2
3 THA 202.1 Acting, Voice & Speech Training I 3
4 THA 204.1 Sociology of Drama I 2
5 THA 205.1 Fundamentals of Playwriting 2
6 THA 206.1 African Theatre 3
TOTAL CREDIT UNITS 15
SECOND SEMESTER YEAR TWO
1. THA 210.2 Theatre History II 3
2 THA 211.2 Tragic Vision II 2
3 THA 212.2 Acting, Voice & Speech Training II 3
4 THA 213.2 Directing I 3
5 THA 214.2 Sociology of Drama II 2
6 THA 216.2 African Theatre II 3
7 THA 2C2.2 Community Service 1
TOTAL CREDIT UNITS 17
TOTAL CREDIT UNITS FOR YEAR TWO 32
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5. GES. 101.1 Computer Application & Appreciation 4
And one of the following:
i. THA. 303.1 Acting/Speech, Costumes & Make-up
ii. THA. 305.1 Playwriting II
iii. THA. 304.1 Directing II 3
iv. THA. 306.1 Children’s Theatre in Education
v. THA. 308.1 Community Theatre
YEAR THREE SECOND SEMESTER
1. THA.310.2 Dramatic Theory Criticism II 3
2. THA. 311.2 Comic Spirit II 2
3. THA. 312.2 Scenography & Lighting II 3
4. THA. 317.2 Theatre Management 2
5. THA. 320.2 Women in Theatre 3
6. THA. 318.2 Research Methods 2
And one of the following:
i. THA. 313.2 Acting/Speech, Costumes & Make-up
ii. THA. 314.2 Directing III 3
iii. THA. 315.2 Playwriting III
iv. THA. 316.2 Children’s Theatre in Education II
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6. THA. 414.2 Major Display (for Acting,
Directing, Theatre Management,
Scenography & Lighting)
OR
7. THA. 415.2 Final project on playwriting
6. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Practice
Introduction to the basic principles of auditing, the mime, movement exercises in the handling of
objects and delivery of the dramatic monologue, dialogue applied to the acting of short scene,
understanding stage geography.
2. THA 110.2 MOVEMENT AND CHOREOGRAPHY
Training n dance and the interpretation of ideas and story-line through the use of body in dance
sequences and evolution; understanding the basic principles in the application of sounds to aid
the expressions of body-rhythm and mime.
3. THA 200.1 THEATRE HISTORY
A historical survey of world theatres; the progression from improvisatory to scripted staging; the
rise of professional theatres from ritual beginnings; the genetic varieties of the scripted form
explored through the ages. The period covered is from prehistory to about the 16th century with
comparative focus on Nigeria equivalents of other world types.
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5. THA 202.1 ACTING, VOICE AND SPEECH TRAINING I
Work on character interpretations; mime; movement; improvisation; the dance drama, exercises
in relaxation and concentration voice training for the stage through exercises for breath – control,
projection and singing; phonetics, choral speaking will be carried out.
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15. THA 300.1 DRAMATIC THEORY
Study of the unwritten aesthetics applicable to the ritual/festivity theatres of the folk tradition;
introduction to the history; methodology and temporal relevance of the major canons of dramatic
criticism. Period to be covered will be from early times to the 18th century.
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24. THA 310.2 DRAMATIC THEORY AND CRITICISM II
Further study of major critical canons of the drama, from the 19th century to the present;
examination of the aesthetics of drama and salient ideological postulations on the drama will be
examined.
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34. THA 400.1 RADIO, TV AND FILM MEDIA
A survey of the basic methods of film, television and radio operations; forms of performance
appropriate to each medium; the art of broadcasting and telecasting.
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45. THA 411.2 NIGERIA THEATRE AND DRAMA
This is a seminar course on the principles of theatre management, the role of art and artist
through the ages. Special focus shall be paid to the development and trends of Nigerian theatre
and drama from oral traditions to contemporary scripted forms and innovations.
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messages on: personal hygiene, environmental sanitation ant venality, civic responsibility.
Students with proven creative gift will be required to research into an aspect of the artistic or oral
tradition of a given community with a view to interpreting the result of that research in an artistic
project; e.g. a happening in the folk on or history of a community used as basis for a dramatic
work (a play dance-drama or a presentation in mine); folk tunes or events as background to
musical creation.
THE PLAYWRITING COURSE
This class is restricted to students who are genuinely intent on exploring and developing talent
they feel convinced of possessing. The conditions for admission are as following:
Evidence of ability to write imaginatively, as shown in samples of original short-story or short-
play.
The student may further expect a test at which he will be required to write on a given idea,
situation, or character.
Competence in the use of the typewriter. A student who is keen on taking the playwriting course
is advised to develop competence in typing privately, the long vacation periods preceding the
year of this course would be opportune for such training.
For the Nigerian students a good knowledge of Nigerian language would also be an advantage,
as the course encourages writing in a Nigeria language as much as in English.
For the Nigerian students a good knowledge of Nigeria language would also be an advantage, as
the course encourages writing in a Nigerian language as much as in English. All degree students
are advised to participate in at least two productions per session which adds p to eight
productions in all for the four sessions of the B.A. programme.
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Dr. Krama Clive Senior Lecturer F/T Ph.D. Theatre (Sociology of drama, African
8. Theatre, Theatre-for-Development)
Dr. Yeseibo J. E. Senior F/T Ph.D. Theatre ( Gender Studies, Dramatic
Lecturer/Ag. Theory and Criticism)
9. HOD
10. Dr. Nwafor Friday Senior Lecturer F/T Ph.D. Film (Theory/Practice)
11. Dr. Innocent Uwah Senior Lecturer F/T Ph.D Film (Theory and Criticism)
Dr. Ken-Aminikpo Faith Lecturer I F/T Ph.D. Theatre in Education , Costume and
12. Makeup, Children’s Theatre
Dr. Chioma D. Lecturer I F/T Ph.D. Film (Media Management)
13. Ekhaeyemhe
14. Dr. Onu Chika Lecturer I F/F Ph.D Film (Directing)
15. Dr. Nkechi Bature-Uzor Lecturer I F/T Ph.D Film (Semiotics) Costume and Makeup
Dr. God’spresence Emily Lecturer I F/T Ph.D Film (Gender studies, Theory and
16. Oghale Criticism)
17. Dr. Ihunwo Ovunda Lecturer II F/T Ph.D Theatre/Film (Acting,)
Dr. Imo Edward Egbo Lecturer II F/T Ph.D Theatre (Dramatic Theory/Criticism,
18. Dramatic Literature)
Mr. Edum Sunday Asst. Lecturer F/T M. A. Theatre (Directing, Dramatic/Theatre
19. Theory and Criticism
Mr. Azunwo Eziwho Asst. Lecturer F/T M. A. Theatre (Playwriting)
20. Emenike
Laboratory/Studio Staff
Complete the table below in respect of laboratory staff available for the various laboratories used
for teaching the Programme/sub-discipline/Discipline
S/N Name of Staff Designation Qualification
1. Adiela onyedibia Television Producer BA, MA [USA]
2. Mr. Nasiru A. Senior Producer M.A.
3. Mr. Njoku Kenneth Senior Producer M.A.
4. Mr. Nwachuku Emmanuel Dike Senior Producer M.A.
5. Mr. Adikiba Boyle Senior Producer M.A.
6. Mr. Irisoanga C. S. Senior Producer M.A.
7. Mrs. Ukwu Margaret Producer I M.A
8. Mr. Anyanwu Remigius A. Producer I M.A
9. Mr. Ofora Emeka P. Producer I M.A
10. Mrs. Adichie Chidi-Ukagu Producer I M.A
11. Mr. Ohia Chizenum George Producer I M.A
12. Mr. Mark Gasper Tekena Producer I M.A
13. Mr. Patrick Agha Producer I M.A
14. Okwuowulu Charles Producer I B.A, M.A
15. John-Ogbonnaya Grace Producer II B.A
16. Philip Chukwunonso Obiorah Graphic Artist M.Sc
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Administration Non-Teaching Staff
S/N Name of Staff Designation Qualification
1 Mr. Nutee Nigeria Assistant Registrar M.Sc
2 Wali Onyeachi Philomena Chief Secretarial Assistant NABTED
3 Christian-Ndukwe Angela L. Personal Secretary III HND
4 Isaac Kpigisira Senior Clerical Officer O/L
Idagogo Festus S. Toby Studio Assistant/Arts O/L
5 Assist.
6 Biira Lekie Patrick Computer Operator I O/L
7 Rose Obasiolu Caretaker O/L
8 Jim Ruth Caretaker O/L
9 Agigor Helen Caretaker O/L
10 Okporo Owolobi Studio Attendant O/L
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