The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in the Performing Arts is a 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 Theatre, Dance 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 suited to their specific aims and ambitions.

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 will be a confident artist equipped with the skills and mindset required for success in the Creative Industries. Carefully designed Education courses within the programme ensure that all graduates can be classroom-ready upon completion.

THEATRE

Courses in Theatre at APA incorporate an intensive combination of studio exploration, practical rehearsal projects and staged theatrical presentations. Students explore wide-ranging techniques and develop strong body-awareness, vocal skills and imagination.

DANCE

Courses in Dance at APA offer a wide range of styles, including Classical Ballet, Classical Indian, Modern and Contemporary forms, while placing emphasis on Caribbean Folk Dance and the Caribbean aesthetic.

MUSIC

Music is available as part of this multidisciplinary degree, but applicants wishing to specialise in Music should click here.

General enquiries:
contact.apa@utt.edu.tt
+1 868 642-8888
Ext. 27134, 26171, 32274

APPLICATION & AUDITION

Application to the BFA in the Performing Arts is a two-step process:

APA AUDITION

AND

UTT ONLINE APPLICATION

Applicants may register for an audition at any time during the year. Those successful at audition will be advised on how to complete the UTT application.

Minimum UTT Application Requirements:

• 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 and English Language; OR
• A Diploma in a relevant subject area from a recognized institution. 

Click here for Provisional Acceptance for students writing CSEC and CAPE this year.

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 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: Yes, the Programme is funded by GATE. Click here for further details.

Q: How do I apply?
A: Application is first made to APA for audition and interview, following which successful applicants make application to the university.

Q: Can I study part-time?
A: The BFA in the Performing Arts programme is only available full-time.

Q: At which campuses is the BFA Performing Arts Programme offered?
A: The programme is offered only at the UTT campus at NAPA, Port of Spain.

Q: Am I good enough to get in?
A: The best way to answer this question is to register for an audition. Beyond a certain level of proficiency, it is most important that potential students demonstrate eagerness to learn and a capacity for continued growth.