The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in the Performing Arts is a full-time four year programme of full-time study for those aspiring to a career in the Performing Arts or in Arts Education. In the Music Specialisation students interact with some of the finest musicians in Trinidad and Tobago and learn a broad range of performing and pedagogical skills. Graduates of this programme specialisation have embarked on careers not only as performers, composers and arrangers, but also as instrumental instructors, mainstream and special needs teachers as well as music therapists and entrepreneurs.

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.

Studying music at APA is a transformative process, combining intensive instrumental/vocal instruction with group classes under the guidance of a diverse and inspiring faculty. Students enjoy regular performance opportunities and also take inspiration from guest artists and artists-in-residence. The programme is taught over two semesters from September to May, culminating in an annual Production and Performance period. Interested applicants should contact APA via the APA website: www.u.tt/apa to arrange an audition/interview. The audition requirements can be found under the Auditions tab.

Programme Credits: 120

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.

• Small businesses as Ensembles/Entertainment Industry Professionals
• Cultural Academics and Arts Educators
• Music Educators in Public and Private Institutions and Studios
• Classroom Teachers
• Musicians for Performances, Recitals, Concerts, Events (locally and internationally)
• Community Engagement Practitioners (Teaching Artists)
• Music Composers and Arrangers
• Choral Directors and Singers
• Conductors and Musical Directors
• Accompanists
• Musicians for the Recording Industry