The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in the Performing Arts is a full-time four-year programme of multidisciplinary study for those aspiring to a career in the Performing Arts or in Arts Education. The aspiring artist will have the opportunity to experience a range of courses in Acting, Dance, Technical Theatre Design and Music. Building on a foundation of common and core courses in performance, culture and entrepreneurship, students engage in courses from across the programme to create an educational and artistic pathway that incorporates a combination of studio exploration, practical rehearsal projects and staged theatrical presentations.

Students are introduced to a range acting theories and techniques in Theatre History, Script Analysis and Play Directing. In addition they will also experience a diversity of dance styles including Classical Ballet, Classical Indian, Modern and Contemporary forms, while placing emphasis on Caribbean Folk Dance and a Caribbean aesthetic. Furthermore, students get the opportunity to explore wide-ranging techniques which develop strong body-awareness, vocal skills and imagination.

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 intensive study.
• Excellent teaching and mentorship by active professionals in their field of study.
• Diverse exposure within a stimulating multidisciplinary environment.
• Regular high-level performance opportunities. 

Having earned the required 120 credits, students will be awarded a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the Performing Arts. Each student will be mentored by a faculty member throughout the programme of study, up to and including a 12-credit Capstone project in the final year. A graduate of the BFA in the Performing Arts programme will be a confident artist, equipped with the skills and mind set to succeed in the Creative Industries. Carefully designed Education courses within programme help students prepare for careers in classroom teaching. 

Full-Time only; Four (4) years 

1. UTT Campus at NAPA

• Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC (CXC O’Level) General Proficiency level in Grades I or II and from 1998, Grade III or equivalent GCE O’ Levels including Grades A, B or C in Mathematics and English Language;

OR

• A Diploma in a relevant subject area from a recognized institution. 

The following requirements apply to ALL applicants:

A Competitive Audition/Interview
Details can be found under the Auditions tab on the APA website: www.u.tt/apa

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. 

• Performing Arts entrepreneurs in self-employment carrying a portfolio of projects
• Cultural Academics and Arts educators
• Performers for Productions/Events (locally, regionally and internationally); Actors, Dancers, Musicians, Calypsonians
• Producers: Music; Theatre
• Theatre Designers, Lighting Designers, Set Designers, Costume Designers, Sound Designers.
• Technicians, Production Managers, Arrangers and Directors
• Recording Artists
• Community Engagement Practitioners (Teaching Artists)
• Choreographers
• Artistic Directors
• Arts Managers
• Event Coordinators