The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Digital Media Arts is a four-year programme of full-time study for those with a passion for Animation, Music Technology or Game Art. It is a hands-on programme, supported by a curriculum that is geared toward the international industry. The programme values our national and regional cultural context and has a strong practical emphasis, designed to encourage students to acquire key animation, game art or music production skills locally.

Graduates of the programme will be equipped to generate and develop ideas, design, execute, produce, and complete the delivery of complex media projects for local and global mass media. They will also be familiar with industry standard practices and the use of cutting edge hardware and software. Each of the four academic years is divided into two semesters, with a Production and Performance period at the culmination of each year.

BFA students enjoy:

• An innovative programme of full-time or part-time intensive study
• Excellent teaching and mentorship by active professionals in their field of study
• Diverse exposure within a stimulating multidisciplinary environment
• Regular practical and pre-professional opportunities

General enquiries:
Ms Corisia Warner
corisia.warner@utt.edu.tt
+1 868 642-8888
Ext. 26171

APPLICATION & INTERVIEW

Admission to The Academy for the Performing Arts is a two-step process:

UTT ONLINE APPLICATION

AND

APA Interview

Application Requirements:

• Two passes at GCE Advanced Level or CAPE I and II and passes in a minimum of three CXC subjects. Applicants with Advanced Level OR both CAPE LEVEL I and CAPE LEVEL II passes in Animation and Game Design, Art and Design, Digital Media, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Performing Arts, and Mathematics, may be eligible for certain exemptions.  General Paper or Communication Studies would be an asset to applicants.; OR
• Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC (CXC O'Level) General Proficiency in Grades I or II and  from 1998, Grade III or equivalent GCE O'Levels including Grades A, B or C in Mathematics, English Language, a Science or Art subject; AND
• UTT Certificate in Music Technology ; OR
• UTT Diploma in Animation Studies; OR
• Relevant HND, Advanced or Associate Degree in a related field.

Mature Student Entry:

An applicant who does not satisfy all the stipulated minimum academic or technical qualifications for admission to the programme may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she would need to possess the critical elements of the stipulated qualification and would be assessed by the UTT Programme Head as possessing a combination of qualifications and educational or experiential maturity to enable him/her to successfully participate in the Programme.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is the Programme GATE funded?
A: The Animation and Music Technology specializations are GATE-approved; Game Art specialization funding is currently pending approval.

Q: Can I study part-time?
A: Yes. Part-time however, entails doing fewer credits per semester (3 courses/12 credits instead of 5 courses/15 credits). Some of your classes may still be scheduled during daytime working hours.

Q: What kind of classes will I take when I first join APA?
A: You'll be doing shared courses in Media Arts, Audio-Visual Literacy and Entrepreneurship with your full degree cohort along with the following specialization courses in your area: Principles of Animation, Drawing from Observation, The Art of Gaming, for Animation and Game Art students, Audio Recording and Electronic Music Production History for those specializing in Music Technology.